North Coast Hinterland Adventure North Coast Hinterland Adventure OPEN IN MOBILE Couple walking through Burrawan State Forest, Herons Creek Details Open leg route 299.8KM / 186.3MI (Est. travel time 5 hours) The north coast of NSW doesn’t disappoint, with its beaches long and golden, and waves for days. Across this four-day road-trip, you’ll get to have a splash in the ocean as well as the lakes and rivers that characterise the region’s hinterland. Explore sleepy towns, wander through World Heritage-listed forest, feel the mist of waterfalls on your face – then sit down to farm-fresh meals paired with local wines. What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 1 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 2 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure 1 Day 1: Tea Gardens & Hawks Nest OPEN IN MOBILE Tea Gardens and Hawkes Nest may sound like grand English country estates – the kind where you sit down to a cup of Earl Grey and scones amid Êelds of roses. Indeed, these quiet neighbouring towns on the Barrington Coast, 225km north of Sydney, oÂer country charm aplenty, but so much more. Overlooking the Karuah and Myall river and lake Esmeralda Cove in Myall Lakes National Park - John Spencer, DPIE systems that plunge into the PaciÊc Ocean, this part of the state is a paradise for water enthusiasts. Jump on board at Lazy Paddles, which organises two- to four-hour kayak tours across the glistening landscape, through mangroves and past shipwrecks, with dolphins and sea eagles keeping you company while you cruise. Back on dry land, on the Myall River’s north bank, you’ll Ênd Bulahdelah Mountain, a spiritual place for the Worimi people. Discover its signiÊcance along walking trails that weave past signiÊcant indigenous sites, including traditional tree GET DIRECTION S carvings dating back centuries, as well as Grandis, a soaring 76m Ëooded gum. This is part of the epic Myall Lakes National Park, one of the largest inland coastal lake systems in the state, home to wetlands and headlands and more than 40km of beaches – ideal for swimming, surÊng and kayaking. What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 3 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Sights & Activities Lazy Paddles Myall Lakes National Park Lazy Paddles Bulahdelah Mountain Aboriginal Place Myall Lakes National Park Lazy Paddles Anzac Park, Tea Gardens, New South Wales, Australia, 2324 Mungo Brush Road, Mungo Brush, New South Wales, Australia, 2423 0412 832 220 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] GET DIRECTION S Public Toilet Public Toilet Parking The best way to experience the magnificent Myall waterways is with Lazy Paddles. Join them on a lazy tour of the Myall River or hire What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 4 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Bulahdelah Mountain Aboriginal Place Forestry Corporation of NSW Bulahdelah Mountain, Bulahdelah, New South Wales, Australia, 2423 1300 655 687 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Free Entry Lookouts Parking Bulahdelah Mountain is located east of the township of Bulahdelah, which is situated on the confluence of the Myall and Crawford Rivers, approximately 70 kilometres What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 5 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure 2 Day 2: Gloucester OPEN IN MOBILE Leave the water behind and head north 110km to Gloucester, a patch of the Barrington Coast known for adventure. Before you explore the great outdoors, get a feel for the region’s culture at the Gloucester Gallery, replete with monthly exhibitions and a vibrant roster of creative events. Brace yourself for the rest of the day: there’s Thunderbolts Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park - Don kayaking and canoeing through World Heritage- Fuchs listed rainforest with Barrington Outdoor Adventures, as well as hikes along the 1.8km Gloucester Falls walking track, with waterfall views and birdwatching opportunities en route. Even more high-octane are the adventure activities on the agenda at The Steps Mountain Bike Park, a cross-country loop with challenges for all levels, from technical climbs to log bridges, your backdrop the blissful Barrington River. This part of the state is also home to the Aussie Ark, a wilderness refuge for Tasmanian devils, Arrive via car from Day 2: Gloucester eastern quolls and bandicoots, among many 115KM / 71MI ~ Approximately an hour GET DIRECTION S other animals. Tour the facility to learn more about these native species, and how you can help protect them. What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 6 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Sights & Activities Gloucester Falls Walking Track Gloucester Gloucester Falls Walking Gallery Track The Steps Barrington Barrington Outdoor Mountain Bike Adventures Park Aussie Ark Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester Tops, New South Wales, Australia, 2422 GET DIRECTION S Walks, Hiking 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 What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 7 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Gloucester Gallery Barrington Outdoor Adventures BOAC 25 Denison Street, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422 0437 608 796 126 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester, GET DIRECTION S [email protected] New South Wales, Australia, 2422 (02) 6558 2093 GET DIRECTION S Free Entry Non-smoking WiFi [email protected] The Gloucester Gallery, a Gloucester Arts & Cultural Council Inc. (GACCI) initiative, is Barrington Outdoor Adventures are the a community gallery space located in outdoor adventure tour specialists for the historic School of Arts building World Heritage Barrington Tops on the mid north coast of New South Wales. Try exciting What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 8 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure The Steps Barrington Aussie Ark Mountain Bike Park Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre Tomalla Rd, Tomalla, New South Wales, Australia, 2337 GET DIRECTION S 535 Manchester Road, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422 (02) 6558 2093 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Public Toilet, Picnic * All riders must check in first at Area Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre Picnic Area before proceeding to The Steps Public Toilet Mountain Bike Park. Price subject to Mountain Biking change without notice. $5 AUD* Parking 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 What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 9 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure 3 Day 2: Wingham OPEN IN MOBILE It’s an hour’s drive northeast to Wingham, an historic town – replete with an English-style town square – on the banks of the Manning River. The village is surrounded by Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, its endangered lowland tropical rainforest characterised by enormous Moreton Bay Êgs that are home to a colony of chattery grey-headed Ëying foxes. Local grazing platter from Bent on Food, Wingham The Wingham Brush Boardwalk connects a number of rainforest trails across the reserve, oÂering insights into the traditional lands of the Biripi Aboriginal community. This area was logged in the 1800s, and the remains of saw-pits remain to this day. Thankfully, the land became protected in 1900, allowing it to Ëourish with close to 80 diÂerent species of trees. In town proper, Bent on Food was initially established as a way for local purveyors to Arrive via car from Day 2: showcase seasonal produce, with a focus on Wingham 66KM / 41MI ~ Approximately an hour organic and sustainable farming practices. The GET DIRECTION S cafe today still follows this philosophy, dishing up freshly laid eggs, Êeld mushrooms, just-baked sourdough and house-smoked meats, among other treats. Sights & Activities Wingham Brush Bent on Food Boardwalk What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 10 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Wingham Brush Bent on Food Boardwalk Jess Gibson Photo: NSW Government 93-95 Isabella Street, Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, 2429 Farquhar Street, Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, 2429 (02) 6557 0727 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] GET DIRECTION S Walks, Hiking Wingham Brush boardwalk and nearby walking tracks provide a gateway from which to discover the incredible world of plants, birds and flying foxes in the What is a QR code? To learn how to use QR codes refer to the last page 11 of 27 North Coast Hinterland Adventure Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. 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