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ABERDEEN On the Hunter River New England Highway Enjoy a camping trip to beautiful Lake Glenbawn to experience fishing or bush walking, boating or bike riding. Take a tour of our world famous Thoroughbred Studs, enjoy a glass of local wine, a game bowls or golf. Soak up the hospitality of our clubs and pubs – a cold beer on a hot day. Follow the Aberdeen Historical Walk, browse through the shops and art gallery and enjoy a coffee. i Aberdeen (Cnr Segenhoe & MacQueen Sts) I Ph/Fax: (02) 6543 8457 I Email: aberdeeninfocentre@bigpond.com I www.upperhuntercountry.com BINGARA On the Gwydir River Fossickers Way Imagine a place of beauty – imagine a country town that shines with opportunities and interesting activities for visitors of all ages. Imagine a town that offers you a friendly, safe and healthy environment in which you and your family can take a well-earned and relaxing break. Bingara is home to many attractions including geological wonders of the Rocky Creek Glacial Area or Sawn Rocks, the refurbished 1936 Art Deco Roxy Theatre, fishing, horse riding and fossicking. Imagine Bingara. i Bingara (Maitland St) I Ph: (02) 6724 0066 I Email: bingaratourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.au I www.bingara.com.au BROKE Visit the tranquil side of the Hunter Valley on your Inland Adventure. The wines are of the highest quality and the service comes with a smile. No crowds, no rush, just plenty to see and do. Broke Fordwich has 11 cellar doors, olives, art and sculpture, plenty of peaceful accommodation, great restaurants and a relaxed pace to it all. www.brokefordwich.com.au I Ph: 0419 244 785 I Email: secretary@brokefordwich.com.au CAPERTEE VALLEY Bylong Valley Way Larger than the Grand Canyon, Capertee Valley is in the top 50 world bird watching locations and is an Important Bird Area (IBA). It contains 10% of Australia’s Biodiversity and is adjacent to the World Heritage Wollemi National Park. Capertee Valley has spectacular scenery, great accommodation, food, wine and adventure just 3 hours from Sydney. For more details visit caperteevalleyalliance.blogspot.com i Capertee (Royal Hotel) I Ph: (02) 6379 7767 I Email: caperteevalleyalliance@ipstarmail.com.au COONAMBLE On the Castlereagh River A great central location to explore the region’s natural attractions including the Macquarie Marshes via the village of Quambone. Our people are very friendly with lots of local characters to meet! You’ll see some of these characters displayed in our ‘nickname hall of fame’ in and around the main street. Visit the amazing little town of Gulargambone and see the corrugated iron galahs. For the full events calendar or to request a free brochure visit www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au i Coonamble (Cypress Motel, Castlereagh Highway) I Ph: (02) 6822 4532 I Email: tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au Gulargambone (Two Eight Two Eight, 28 Bourbah Street) I Ph: (02) 6825 1828 I Email: eo2828@bigpond.com DENMAN On the Goulburn River Golden Highway Denman is one of New South Wales best-kept secrets, nestled in the heartland of the Hunter’s premier vineyards, horse studs and olive groves. A small town that features fine food, outstanding wines, friendly people, excellent shopping, spectacular National Parks and the best Wine & Food Affair you will ever experience. Held on the first Saturday in May each year. A real Inland Adventure. i Denman (Cnr. Ogalvie & Palace Sts.) I Ph: (02) 6547 2799 I Email: ctc@denmanonline.com I www.upperhuntercountry.com DUNGOG On the Williams River A town rich in natural assets: mountain ranges, freshwater streams, clean air and magnificent rural vistas entice visitors and residents to Dungog. Now a quiet rural area with a busy commercial centre, Dungog provides a home base while exploring the surrounding areas with a movie theatre, cafés, restaurants, banks, a supermarket and a variety of browsing opportunities. Dungog, the southern gateway to the Barrington Tops on your Inland Adventure. i Dungog (Cnr. Dowling & Brown Sts.) I Ph: (02) 4992 2212 I Email: dungogvc@ceinternet.com.au I www.visitbarringtontops.com.au The Inland Adventure Trail...the journey is the reward
GLOUCESTER On the Gloucester River Thunderbolts Way Base camp to the World Heritage Barrington Tops - a place filled with hidden treasures. Feeling energetic? Go bushwalking, swimming, canoeing or horse riding. Picnic in World Heritage surroundings next to fast flowing streams, Antarctic Beech forests, waterfalls and sphagnum mossareas. With farm tours, fishing and a golf course, Gloucester offers a huge range of options. Escaping does not mean “doing it tough”, it means that sophistication and simplicity can go hand in hand. You will want to come back again and again. i Gloucester (27 Denison St) I Ph: (02) 6558 1408 I Email: information@gloucester.nsw.gov.au I www.visitbarringtontops.com.au GULGONG Gulgong is a town that has kept the past alive with our Henry Lawson Heritage Festival (June Long Weekend) and over 130 Heritage Listed buildings and two museums, one covering the works and times of Lawson and the other the battling days of the gold rush that started our town. i Gulgong (66 Herbert St) I Ph: (02) 6374 2691 I Email: gulgong@visitmudgeeregion.com.au I www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au GUNNEDAH On the Namoi River Kamilaroi Highway Set in the rich agricultural vistas and breathtaking landscapes of the Liverpool Plains of north west N.S.W. Home to one of the largest and healthiest koala populations in Australia, wild koalas can be met in the most surprising places. Many attractions to interest everyone: spectacular Mt. Kaputar National Park; a wildlife park; museums; the fisherman’s paradise of Lake Keepit State Park; an a-grade golf course; a vibrant country town main street; local produce, arts and crafts. Add in country hospitality and you have all the ingredients for a fascinating inland adventure. i Gunnedah (South St) I Ph: 1800 KOALAS I Email: tourism@infogunnedah.com.au I www.infogunnedah.com.au KANDOS Bylong Valley Way Come for a walk around Kandos, a friendly town with a remarkable history, unique architecture and beautiful surrounds. Set against the majestic Coomber Mellon Mountain Range it is a gateway to the Wollemi National Park, home of the Wollemi Pine, and the magnificent Capertee Valley. Kandos is a bountiful and unspoilt destination for artists, historians, golfers, walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers and stargazers. i Kandos (Dollars’n Cents, Angus Avenue) I Ph: 0428 571 966 I Email: glennd@bigpond.net.au I www.rylstone.com LIGHTNING RIDGE There’s no doubt that Lightning Ridge is most famous for its spectacular black opal, but The Ridge, as the locals call it also has a worldwide reputation for being fascinating, friendly and a whole lot of fun. A visit to the bore baths is a must as well as the many attractions The Ridge has to offer. Don’t miss the Easter Festival - rodeo, horse racing, goat races, street markets, buskers, carnival and fireworks. i Lightning Ridge (Bill O’Brien Way) I Ph: (02) 6829 1670 I Email: lrvic@lightningridgeinfo.com.au I www.lightningridgeinfo.com.au MERRIWA On the Merriwa River Golden Highway Two hours from Newcastle and Dubbo, this small wool, beef and agricultural country town is steeped in history; historic wool sheds and other buildings dating back to the mid 19th Century. Explore nature’s sandstone sculptures in the rugged Goulburn River National Park: fossicking, camping and bushwalking. Enjoy the displays of local art, craft and produce at the Merriwa Welcoming Centre. Merriwa, a pleasant stop-over on your Inland Adventure. i Merriwa (Vennacher St) I Ph: (02) 6548 2607 I Email: merriwavic@upperhunter.new.gov.au I www.upperhuntercountry.com MURRURUNDI On the Pages River New England Highway Known as the Crown of the Upper Hunter Valley, this European settlement dates back to the mid 1820s, with many buildings of historical significance nestled beneath the wooded hills of the Liverpool Range. Murrurundi is sustained by quality sheep, beef and horse studs and is home to an eclectic and vibrant arts community. Visitors are always welcome at Murrurundi on your Inland Adventure. i Murrurundi (113 Mayne St) I Ph: (02) 6546 6446 I Email: murrurundivic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au I www.upperhuntercountry.com
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