Category: New South Wales

It is from these beautiful hills that the name Dungog, ‘A Place of Thinly Wooded Hills’ was derived. The hills are at their most striking in the early morning or the evening when the light casts long shadows from the trees and mist hangs in the valleys. Dungog first settled in the 1820’s is two and a half hours easy drive from Sydney. With its wide streets and country charm it is the shopping and business centre for a thriving community based on beef cattle, controlled logging of hardwoods, dairying, deer farming and tourism.Welcome to the clean air and rolling landscape of the Barrington Tops and foothills. Here there is everything from the charisma of busy little towns to the working vistas of an active farming community and the marvellous wilderness of sub-tropical rainforests. There is plenty to do for those keen for an active holiday exploring the rivers and National Parks, and there is all the serenity you need if you just want a quiet break doing little but absorbing the view …. Barrington Tops and foothills — you could enjoy it here a lot longer than you expected. Real country flavour Beyond the towns the main roads meander, wooden bridges rattle, herds of cows pass to and from milking, gnarled trees line the way and galahs and rosellas flash their colour in flight. Often there is an alternative route, a gravel road perhaps, to make a round trip, maybe through the forest or criss-crossing creeks and spurs where dogs stare from a farm gate and the kids are out on horses. This is country where you need a map, and memories are richest where you failed to follow it. Stop for directions and you might end up with a cup of tea and information on a long-lost relative. Keep going past the turn-off that you missed and you’ll likely end up in the forest that brought the first pioneers up the valley. Much of the forest is no less beautiful today. World-class wilderness Most of Barrington Tops will always be forest, protected as State Forest and National Park, and with pristine regions designated Wilderness Areas and listed under World Heritage legislation. There is wide diversity, from vigorous regrowth stands of tall straight eucalypts, to ancient beech forest pure and undisturbed. There is rich sub-tropical rainforest in the lowland gullies, and twisted, stunted snowgums on the high plains. Somewhere there is a walking trail to sample all of these: a naturalist could spend a lifetime here. Immersed in nature Through the forest there are tracks for mountain-bikers, horse riders and four-wheel drives. There are sites that are idyllic for bush campers. There are crystal-clear streams with sparkling waterfalls and pools where people might have swum for 40,000 years. And if you know your plants you’ll find the food that was the mainstay for the Aboriginal people when only they were here: native grape, yam, crabapple, matrush, tamarind….

Bolton Point is located on the western side of Lake Macquarie, near Toronto. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events.

Cockle Creek is located at the northern end of Lake Macquarie, near the town of Teralba. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Gateshead West is located between Charlestown and Belmont, in the city of Lake Macquarie. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Mirrabooka is located on the western shores of Lake Macquarie, in the Morisset Peninsula area. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Swansea is located on the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie, and offers the only entrance to the lake, with Swansea Channel connecting the lake to the Pacific Ocean. Swansea is located 140kms north of Sydney and is popular for its water sports, beaches & fishing. Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the area with an abundance of marine life, the species of fish is virtually unlimited and the area is well known for its game fishing clubs. For further information, use the side navigation to search for activities, accommodation and events. One of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie is surrounded by cosy holiday towns like Belmont, Wangi Wangi, Cooranbong, Swansea and Toronto. Enjoy a sunny afternoon in one of the many boats that grace the shimmering water, catch a wave at one of four patrolled beaches or venture into the mountains for a picnic lunch and sightseeing walk. There are a mammoth 92 towns and villages, 29 public boat ramps, 28 public jetties and wharves and seven marina berth around Lake Macquarie, making it the perfect family holiday destination.

Sandy Hollow is a small, friendly, country town on the Golden Highway between Denman and Merriwa, about 2 hours west of Newcastle. The hills of the dramatic Giant’s Leap landmark provide a delightful backdrop for the town and are also good for walks to the top, with fantastic views over the Goulburn River Valley and clean, fresh, country air. There are numerous things to do at or around Sandy Hollow: • Bring the bike to explore the numerous cycling trails • Take a guided Horse Stud Tour • Taste the wines at the local cellar doors • Explore the nearby wildernesses of the Goulburn River and Wollemi National Parks with their rich variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery. • Take the challenge of a section of the Bicentennial National Trail • Attend the Annual Charity Horse Ride and Ute Muster (April) and entertainment • Enjoy one of the many Scenic Tourist Drives • Take up Bird Watching and Wildlife Observation • Visit the local pub, which often hosts popular Aussie entertainers. The area around Sandy Hollow is a well-kept secret. A visit will reward you with vistas of dramatic sandstone escarpments, hidden valleys, world famous horse studs and welcoming country towns. And of course, there are the Upper Hunter Wineries with their personal and peaceful cellar doors allowing you to sample some of the best wines in the world with Rosemount, James Estate and Yarraman to name a few. Of course you could just relax and unwind! A good ½ day – day trip would be a scenic circular drive leaving Sandy Hollow, going down the scenic Bylong Valley Way with it’s craggy hills of Wollemi and horse stud country, turning off at the Ringwood Rd into the Goulburn River National Park. On the way, you can park up at Phipps Cutting and take a walk along one of the way marked trails in Wollemi National Park, or picnic at peaceful and shady Honeysuckle Creek, or cool your feet off with a dip in the river at O’Brien’s Crossing, and then stop off at Lees Pinch in Goulburn River National Park, which has walking trails and exhilarating lookouts. Eastern grey kangaroos, wombats, red-necked wallabies and wallaroos frequently graze on the grassy river banks and goannas, water dragons, turtles and platypus may also be seen. Lyrebirds and emus are amongst the 150 species of birds in the park. Continue up the Ringwood Rd until you get on to the Golden Highway and head for Merriwa. Here you can have a stroll around the relaxed and friendly town, with a good choice of a bite to eat or you can partake of a cold beer in one of the old pubs. Then back to Sandy Hollow where you can watch the sun set over the hills of Giants Leap.

The Gateway to the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes, a mecca for 4WD and fishing enthusiasts, Anna Bay has a village shopping centre that caters for al your basic needs. Birubi Point is the northernmost point of the 32 kilometres of Stockton Beach, a popular spot for surfers, and departure point for 4WD Adventure Tours of the extensive sand dune system…. the largest moving coastal sand mass in the southern hemisphere.

A scenic 30 minute drive from Singleton, along the Golden Highway, will bring you to the historic village of Jerrys Plains. Offering Bed & Breakfast accommodation, stop and enjoy the hospitality of the locals. Visit Arrowfield Wines and enjoy lunch at the local Tavern.

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