Your stay in Gloucester and Barrington - helpful tips and ideas
Wine (and Craft beer) trail
10 minutes from Gloucester and open for tastings most weekends - boutique, chemical free
Gloucester River Wines
51 Stantons Lane10 minutes from Gloucester and open for tastings most weekends - boutique, chemical free
Tugwood Wines
450 Mograni Creek RdOpen for tastings most weekend - call before you go just to check
Old Inn Road Vineyard
441 Old Inn RdBit further afield - over near Buladelah.
Faulls Ridge Wine has re-opened and can offer a 2023 Verdelho and Rose as well as a 2022 Chambourcin for tasting. Phone ahead if you would like a platter of cheeses, olives and homemade jellies and pastes
Faulls Ridge Wine
611 The Bucketts WayFaulls Ridge Wine has re-opened and can offer a 2023 Verdelho and Rose as well as a 2022 Chambourcin for tasting. Phone ahead if you would like a platter of cheeses, olives and homemade jellies and pastes
Over at Dungog but a popular spot for the beer tasters amongst us
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Tinshed Brewery
109 Dowling StOver at Dungog but a popular spot for the beer tasters amongst us
You can visit the taproom at the brewery (3 Dalman Street, Forster), which is currently open Thurs, Fri and Sat 11.00am – 6pm.
Visitors can enjoy a range of regularly, rotating beers on a tasting paddle (89mL or 200mL glasses) and schooners. Cider, gluten free beer and a range of soft drinks are also available in the taproom. Cans and cartons can also be purchased from the taproom and we also sell (and fill) ‘growlers’ and ‘squealers’ of beer for takeaway.
Light food (chips, nuts and cheeseboards are available at all times) and we also have food trucks most days. Food can also be ordered in from local takeaway restaurants.
And YES children are welcome.
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The Coastal Brewing Company
3 Dalman StYou can visit the taproom at the brewery (3 Dalman Street, Forster), which is currently open Thurs, Fri and Sat 11.00am – 6pm.
Visitors can enjoy a range of regularly, rotating beers on a tasting paddle (89mL or 200mL glasses) and schooners. Cider, gluten free beer and a range of soft drinks are also available in the taproom. Cans and cartons can also be purchased from the taproom and we also sell (and fill) ‘growlers’ and ‘squealers’ of beer for takeaway.
Light food (chips, nuts and cheeseboards are available at all times) and we also have food trucks most days. Food can also be ordered in from local takeaway restaurants.
And YES children are welcome.
Mograni Creek Estate is a boutique winery and holiday accommodation located in the beautiful Mograni Valley, a short 10 minute drive from the iconic upper Hunter NSW township of Gloucester. Mograni Creek Estate is set on 250 acres with beautiful park like grounds and sweeping views across the valley.
Mograni Creek Estate
Mograni Creek Estate is a boutique winery and holiday accommodation located in the beautiful Mograni Valley, a short 10 minute drive from the iconic upper Hunter NSW township of Gloucester. Mograni Creek Estate is set on 250 acres with beautiful park like grounds and sweeping views across the valley.
Villa d'Esta Vineyard is a small, family-owned vineyard. Winemaking emphasis is on easy-drinking styles, suitable for the table and ready to be enjoyed in the short term. The proprietors, the manager and the winemaker all share a Hungarian heritage and have adopted traditional Hungarian winemaking techniques. Ring ahead.
Villa d’Esta Vineyard
Villa d'Esta Vineyard is a small, family-owned vineyard. Winemaking emphasis is on easy-drinking styles, suitable for the table and ready to be enjoyed in the short term. The proprietors, the manager and the winemaker all share a Hungarian heritage and have adopted traditional Hungarian winemaking techniques. Ring ahead.
Where you can buy supplies for your stay
Huge local super market that is well stocked - open 7 days. Petrol and alcohol also sold here.
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Woolworths Gloucester
111 Church StHuge local super market that is well stocked - open 7 days. Petrol and alcohol also sold here.
IGA
84 Church StreetLoca l supermarket - well stocked, fruit and veg, meat, newsagent and alcohol
Local butcher - fabulous range of meats. Great for your BBQ - just be warned that Bo closes at midday on Saturdays
Avon Valley Meats
Local butcher - fabulous range of meats. Great for your BBQ - just be warned that Bo closes at midday on Saturdays
Food scene
Sourdough bakery/patisserie located in Gloucester on the Barrington Coast, NSW. Specialising in small batch artisan breads, custom designed buttercream cakes, pastries, mouth watering desserts, savoury pies & coffee!
Owned by Hailey, wife and mother of two with a passion for the science behind the sweets!
Batter & Dough
Sourdough bakery/patisserie located in Gloucester on the Barrington Coast, NSW. Specialising in small batch artisan breads, custom designed buttercream cakes, pastries, mouth watering desserts, savoury pies & coffee!
Owned by Hailey, wife and mother of two with a passion for the science behind the sweets!
Yim Thai Gloucester
Good Thai - eat in or takeaway. Can get busy so suggest you call ahead.
Much loved local pub - if you are heading in on a Friday or Saturday night suggest you get in and order early
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The Roundabout Inn
28 Church StMuch loved local pub - if you are heading in on a Friday or Saturday night suggest you get in and order early
The Common Gloucester
Great coffee, toasties and snacks - very popular with locals and visitors
Land & Sea Cafe
Friendly cafe with great outdoor area - kids love the milkshakes.
Roadies Cafe
Popular local cafe - good service but can get busy
Sightseeing
Get up close and personal with the Tassie Devils and other endangered animals at Aussie Ark. Very popular with our guests. About 1 hours drive from the Cottage - bookings essential.
Aussie Ark
Tomalla RoadGet up close and personal with the Tassie Devils and other endangered animals at Aussie Ark. Very popular with our guests. About 1 hours drive from the Cottage - bookings essential.
About 45 mins drive from our Cottage the rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance; forming part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Carved out of ancient volcanic flows, the park rises from near sea level to 1,586m and protects one of the largest temperate rainforests in mainland Australia, along with a host of diverse habitats and wide range of birds and animals.
The park is a bushwalker’s paradise, with an excellent walking track network that includes short and easy walks to more difficult overnight hikes, with plenty of sites to set up a bush camp for the evening.
For those visiting for the day, there are lots of picnic and barbecue areas to enjoy, cycling trails to be explored and views from the park’s lookouts that need to be seen to be believed. Fishing is a popular activity in the park between October and May; you might catch a rainbow or brown trout.
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Barrington Tops National Park
About 45 mins drive from our Cottage the rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance; forming part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Carved out of ancient volcanic flows, the park rises from near sea level to 1,586m and protects one of the largest temperate rainforests in mainland Australia, along with a host of diverse habitats and wide range of birds and animals.
The park is a bushwalker’s paradise, with an excellent walking track network that includes short and easy walks to more difficult overnight hikes, with plenty of sites to set up a bush camp for the evening.
For those visiting for the day, there are lots of picnic and barbecue areas to enjoy, cycling trails to be explored and views from the park’s lookouts that need to be seen to be believed. Fishing is a popular activity in the park between October and May; you might catch a rainbow or brown trout.
Walk through snow gum woodland and ancient rainforest to lookouts and waterfalls, along the Gloucester Tops circuit. This 8km loop combines 3 popular and scenic walks in Barrington Tops National Park.
Gloucester Tops circuit
Walk through snow gum woodland and ancient rainforest to lookouts and waterfalls, along the Gloucester Tops circuit. This 8km loop combines 3 popular and scenic walks in Barrington Tops National Park.
In the foothills of Barrington Tops, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area offers rainforest walking tracks, picnic areas, birdwatching and guided tours at a historic mine
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
In the foothills of Barrington Tops, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area offers rainforest walking tracks, picnic areas, birdwatching and guided tours at a historic mine
In 1876, a man by the name of Saxby first discovered gold in the district. He found it around Back Creek, now Copeland Creek, near to what is now the village of Copeland. After his discovery, miners from everywhere descended on the area and the population grew to 1,100. Three pubs and four stores soon catered for the needs of 800 miners.
Find out more about the history of mining in the area and see where these gold-hungry souls toiled in Mountain Maid gold mine – one of New South Wales’ longest running operational gold mines. Walk around some historic buildings and get up close and personal with old machinery such as a battery stamper, whirly-gig gold separator, air compressor and gold carts.
Mountain Maid gold mine
Mountain Maid TrackIn 1876, a man by the name of Saxby first discovered gold in the district. He found it around Back Creek, now Copeland Creek, near to what is now the village of Copeland. After his discovery, miners from everywhere descended on the area and the population grew to 1,100. Three pubs and four stores soon catered for the needs of 800 miners.
Find out more about the history of mining in the area and see where these gold-hungry souls toiled in Mountain Maid gold mine – one of New South Wales’ longest running operational gold mines. Walk around some historic buildings and get up close and personal with old machinery such as a battery stamper, whirly-gig gold separator, air compressor and gold carts.
Kia Ora Lookout
A beautiful view and close to Gloucester - worth the short drive.
Can be steep in sections but close to Gloucester and a good way to work off your breakfast. The Bucketts scenic walk takes you up the base of the remarkable Buccan Bucccans mountain range overlooking Gloucester.
The entrance to the walk is on Bucketts Road just 1km from Thunderbolts Way. Pick up a helpful brochure about this walk from the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre.
Bucketts Scenic Walk
Can be steep in sections but close to Gloucester and a good way to work off your breakfast. The Bucketts scenic walk takes you up the base of the remarkable Buccan Bucccans mountain range overlooking Gloucester.
The entrance to the walk is on Bucketts Road just 1km from Thunderbolts Way. Pick up a helpful brochure about this walk from the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre.
Staffed by locals that know their stuff - a mine of information a out the area and things to do.
Gloucester Visitor Information Centre
27 Denison StStaffed by locals that know their stuff - a mine of information a out the area and things to do.
River sledding
River sledding is white water action at its best.
These single inflatable rafts will transport you down the river through quiet pools and down Grade 2 rapids. Can you stay on?
Sleds have been custom designed for this section of the Barrington River and will not pop on the rocks like inflatables designed for the surf or a pool. So save your money and prevent more plastic ending up in landfill by hiring ours.
River sleds can be hired for a half day or full day on the river. Hire includes sled, white water helmet and PFD.
Numbers are limited so be sure to pre-book.
River level, weight and age restrictions apply.
The Steps Barrington Campground
River sledding is white water action at its best.
These single inflatable rafts will transport you down the river through quiet pools and down Grade 2 rapids. Can you stay on?
Sleds have been custom designed for this section of the Barrington River and will not pop on the rocks like inflatables designed for the surf or a pool. So save your money and prevent more plastic ending up in landfill by hiring ours.
River sleds can be hired for a half day or full day on the river. Hire includes sled, white water helmet and PFD.
Numbers are limited so be sure to pre-book.
River level, weight and age restrictions apply.
Mountain Biking
Go fast and go deep. Drop into epic gravity trails, under rainforest canopy guaranteed to make you feel alive. Bookings essential.
Barrington Bike Park
Go fast and go deep. Drop into epic gravity trails, under rainforest canopy guaranteed to make you feel alive. Bookings essential.
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Dustys Telescope Views of the Night Sky
Book Dustin in - he will come to see you at the Cottage. Take a tour of the night sky with an experienced guide and powerful telescopes!
This astral viewing program is unique and is an unforgettable journey of the night sky, all done in your own backyard.
Your stellar journey is guided by Dustin Bradford who will show you a myriad of things in the night sky with his 12-inch Meade telescope.