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New South Wales
New South Wales

This village personifies the 'little England' name tag so often associated with the Southern Highlands. In fact it was named after its English counterpart because of the lush green of the countryside and the profusion of deciduous trees brought to Australia by the early settlers is indeed very 'English'. The architecture in this village varies from quaint weatherboards and modern homes through to 100-year-old stone churches and vast estate mansions. Today, the area is home to many of Australia's most famous horse studs. There is a general store, post office and a wide choice of antique shops. Enjoy a walk along country lanes and quiet streets, admire the beautiful cold-climate gardens which are open for viewing in spring and autumn.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Mount Warning is a remnant of the Southern Hemisphere's largest extinct shield volcano. Added to the World Heritage List in 1975, the 1,100 metre high Mount Warning offers a beautiful walk to the summit through rainforest communities. The five hour walk can be steep in parts and temperatures can drop rapidly as you ascend. Given its name by Captain Cook, it was used as a warning to sailors of the dangerous Point Danger near Tweed Heads. The Bundjalung people who inhabited the region before European settlement named it Wollumbin, meaning cloud catcher.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Castle Hill is located 30 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Enjoy a diversity of restaurants, shopping, accommodation and leisure activities. Excelsior Reserve is a recreation area amidst the bush at Darling Mills Creek. Enjoy views of cascades, waterfalls and sandstone outcrops along the walking trails, then stop for a picnic. The Hawkesbury Harvest's Farmers Market is held at the Castle Hill Showground each month.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Kingstown is located 40 kilometres north-west of Uralla and provides some access to Warrabah National Park, which is approximately 15 kilometres to the west. The town's main industries are sheep and beef cattle breeding and some timber production. Visit the nearby Merilba Estate Wines for tastings and meals, and enjoy the view.

New South Wales
New South Wales

The largest lake in southern New South Wales, Wallaga Lake sits seven kilometres north of Bermagui along Wallaga Lake Road. Fishing there is fabulous and the serenity of the natural surroundings make it equally good for swimming, boating, sailing, water skiing, bushwalking and bird and wildlife watching. Picnic and toilet facilities are available. There are various places to stay around the lake, including three caravan parks with camping sites, cabins and boat hire. Wallaga Lake is home to the Umbarra, or black duck - totem of the Yuin-Monaro people. Merriman Island, within the lake, is significant to the local Aboriginal people. This island is not accessible to the public and landings are not permitted. Aboriginal middens and artefacts such as cutting stones have been found in the lake area. Please help to conserve these relics by not disturbing them in any way.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Walla Walla sits 40 kilometres north of Albury and has a rich German heritage. The Zion Lutheran Church built in 1924 is the largest Lutheran church in New South Wales, seating almost 600 people. Nearby is a replica of one of the German wagons that made the six-week, 600-mile journey from the Barossa Valley in 1869, bringing 56 German farmers who settled throughout the area. Six kilometres north of Walla Walla is Morgan's Lookout, a massive white granite rock formation used by bushranger Dan Morgan to evade police. Picnic areas and amenities are provided to enjoy the beautiful outlook.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Sofala is 45 kilometres north of Bathurst and 'Australia's oldest surviving Gold Town'. The village was established in 1851 when gold was discovered on the Turon River. In the early days the township followed the Turon River for over 16 kilometres and the population numbered tens of thousands. Over fifty hotels and other businesses catered for the gold seekers at this time. Today Sofala encapsulates the picturesque historic village of the gold rush days. The unique narrow streets of the village are flanked by beautiful old two storey brick buildings. Visitors are offered accommodation, campground, cafes, general store, walks and tours. A trip to Sofala would not be complete without trying your hand at gold fossicking in the Turon River.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Turrawan is located 25 kilometres south-east of Narrabri on the Kamilaroi Highway. Originally established as a railway town in the 1880s, it was a delivery point for grain. Turrawan is a friendly rural town, and enjoys country tranquillity and glorious mountain views. Stop by and soak up the country atmosphere.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Norah Head is a ten minute drive north of The Entrance and sits on a headland offering many lookouts and beaches. Its most well known beach is Soldiers Beach that is patrolled from the October long weekend through to Easter. Visit Norah Head Lighthouse and its spectacular view of the coastline, picnic at its headlands and relax at its cafes. Famous for its history, the town has a small shopping area and restaurants.

New South Wales
New South Wales

Nestled behind Woody Bluff and six kilometres from Iluka, Woody Head is a sheltered, grassy camping area with a northern outlook to Evans Head. Its unspoiled coastline stretches 28 kilometres to Evans Head and offers fishing, snorkelling, swimming, rocky platforms and shallow reefs. Enjoy its picnic areas and beach access, a boat ramp can be found in the campground.