Gloucester activities
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Faulls Ridge Winery
Faulls Ridge is perched atop the scenic ridges above Gloucester, just like a European vineyard but with a relaxed Australian feel with charming hosts Debbie and John. Open most weekends by appointment, visitors are welcome to Faulls Ridge…
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Hidden Treasure picnic area
All paths in Copeland Tops lead from Hidden Treasure picnic area. This lovely picnic spot, in a red cedar and dry rainforest setting, is situated at the main entrance of the park and is the access point to Basin Loop and Hidden Treasure tra…
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Myall Lakes Paddling Tours
Guided tours by sea kayak on the beautiful Myall Lakes protected by the internationally-recognised Ramsar Convention. The Myall Lakes National Park boasts more than 40 kilometres of beaches, forests, rugged escarpments, endless tracks and t…
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Gloucester Falls Walking Track
When you’re hankering to get out of town, Gloucester Falls walking track is a perfect family day trip to the magnificent Gloucester Tops area in Barrington Tops National Park, near Gloucester. The kids will love the change of scenery with w…
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Gloucester River walking track
This track is an ideal walk for your next family getaway, and the rich nature wonderland is perfect for budding David Attenboroughs. Starting at Gloucester River campground, this walking track takes in the scenic river and nearby gullies, w…
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Hidden Treasure Track
Hidden Treasure track is an easy walk through dry rainforest following Copeland Creek beneath a canopy of grey myrtle, shatterwood, yellow tulip and other dry rainforest species. This hike also takes you past remnants of the area’s mining h…
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Thunderbolts lookout
Once a popular spot for bushrangers, it’s now visitors to Barrington Tops National Park who benefit from magnificent views at Thunderbolts lookout, near Scone. This short and easy walk will delight the senses as you gaze across World Herita…
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Barrington Outdoor Adventures
Barrington Outdoor Adventures are the outdoor adventure tour specialists for World Heritage Barrington Tops on the mid north coast of New South Wales. Try exciting white water adventures by kayak or canoe, go mountain biking across high g…
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Honeysuckle Forest Track
Honeysuckle Forest walking track is a delightful amble taking in the ancient rainforest in the northern section of Barrington Tops National Park, west of Gloucester. A perfect introduction to the plateau region, this easy walk from Honeysuc…
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The Steps Barrington Mountain Bike Park
The Steps Mountain Bike Park is a purpose-built biking attraction near Gloucester offering 3.5 kilometres of cross-country trails, berms and bridges, a pump track and a handy skills-building section where kids and adults can gain confidence…
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Barrington Tops State Forest
Located halfway between Gloucester and Scone is Barrington Tops State Forest. Within the forest, on the banks of the Manning River in cool highland forest, is a stunning camping and picnic area popular with four wheel drive enthusiasts and …
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Careys Peak Walking Track
For an invigorating walk in the spectacular high country of Barrington Tops National Park, between Scone and Gloucester, you can’t miss Careys Peak walking track. The walk leads from Mount Barrington picnic area, along the eastern rim of th…
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River walking track
River walking track is sure to delight the whole family on a nature escape in Barrington Tops National Park, a short drive from Gloucester. The easy track heads west into a shallow valley from Antarctic Beech Forest walking track to Glouces…
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Honeysuckle picnic area
Perched on the edge of the escarpment near the northernmost entrance to Barrington Tops National Park near Gloucester, Honeysuckle picnic area is an ideal spot for a break. Perfect for a touring holiday, it’s a great introduction to the mag…
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Gloucester Tops circuit
The Gloucester Tops circuit combines three popular and scenic walks in Barrington Tops National Park into a longer seven kilometre circuit. It’s an excellent option for a shorter day walk and a great walk to get a sense of the astonishing d…
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Cliff Face track
Adventurous travellers visiting Woko National Park won’t want to go past this challenging alternative to Brush Turkey track, which it branches off from shortly after the trailhead. A steep four kilometre circuit, Cliff Face track threads th…
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Woko National Park
Woko National Park is a steep, rugged landscape with important reserves of NSW forest land, perfect for exploring on a school excursion, and great for swimming, walking, river camping and free barbecues. Woko is wild. A steep and rugged la…
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Aeroplane Hill walking track
At an altitude of 1,500 metres, you’ll have your head in the clouds on this high country track that captures the rare beauty of the plateau region of Barrington Tops National Park, between Scone and Gloucester. From Junction Pools campgroun…
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Brush Turkey Track
Starting right from Woko campground, Brush Turkey track is just as interesting as it is convenient. The loop twists through a sampling of the park’s dry rainforest habitat, with brush turkeys foraging in the undergrowth for grubs and insect…
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Tugwood Winery
The picturesque Tugwood Winery is nestled under the Mograni Range just outside Gloucester. The setting of this winery is like being on a movie set, and the wines are also winners so make sure you leave room in your car boot! The new winery …
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Gloucester Tops picnic area
If you’re looking for a relaxing and refreshing day out head to Gloucester Tops picnic area. Not far from Gloucester, it’s a great base for exploring the unbelievably beautiful walks in the eastern part of Barrington Tops National Park. Ch…
