NSW - GLOUCESTER AND THE BARRINGTON TOPS WILDERNESS!

Gloucester is only a few hours drive from the State's capital of Sydney and is part of the Hunter Heart Land Region.


The town of Gloucester is situated on the eastern side of the Barrington Tops National Park where cattle have grazed and timber gathered since the 1830's.

Gloucester will give you a new lease on life as the freshest of air fills your lungs and combines with the sheer grandeur that surrounds you.

Get back to nature and explore the Snow Gum forests and swamps. Soothe your soul in this truly rare place where the natural processes of evolution can continue.

If your feeling adventurous search out a brumby or go horseriding.

How does pitting yourself against the seething rapids in your kayak sound, or pit your wits against trout and river fish high on the oxygen rich environment in which they live.

There a some really great lookouts, the Kia-Ora, Mograni and Devil's Hole are some of the best. Or take to the air for the scenic adventure of a lifetime, there are also facilities for recreational flights.

Time spent in a local town can uncover one of several unique rural museums such as Gloucester's Folk Museum, Dungog's Historical Museum and the Paterson Courthouse Museum

For the sports minded, Gloucester caters for most sports including facilities for Swimming, Hockey, Tennis, Bowls, Croquet, Cricket, Netball, Football and golf, plus excellent facilities for Indoor Sports.