Local Activities & Events
The beautiful town of Gloucester is considered the base camp to the Barrington Tops and provides a range of activities that make Gloucester a fantastic destination.
With so much to offer click on a link below to find out more about activities in and around Gloucester.
Farm Gate Visits
The Gloucester region gives you a fabulous opportunity to visit local properties to see how our food is grown and prepared. During visits you also have the opportunity to taste and purchase locally grown produce.
As working properties it is always best to call in advance.
Alderley Creek Wines
Experience the history of Alderley, stroll in the gardens and enjoy the wines.
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Located on the Bucketts Way Stroud.
Telephone 4994 5556
Hillview Herb Farm
Producing quality organically grown herbs.
Please call in advance on 6558 2369. Karen welcomes visitors to wander the property and sample produce.5 Fairbairns Road Gloucester
Trudgalong Farm
A farm with a difference including aquaculture, boer goats, small animal farm, milking demonstration and plant nursery.
Call 6558 3097 to arrange tour. Tours of approx 1 ½ hours are $8 per adult or $25 for a family.
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Horse Riding
Camp Cobark is located 34km from Gloucester at 2457 Scone Road.
It offers riding instruction before setting off with a choice of:
- 2 hour guided mountain and river trails ride including morning or afternoon tea
- 1 day bush trail ride with lunch
Telephone 6558 5524
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Canoeing
Gloucester is the perfect base camp for Canoeing the rivers of the area including the famous Barrington River.
Visitors can choose to go on a variety of fully guides tours, hire equipment locally or bring their own equipment.
Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre and Canoe Barrington both offer fully guided tours and equipment rental and information on canoeing in the area.
Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre 02 6558 2093
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Fishing
Mullett, Bass and Catfish can be caught in the Barrington, Gloucester and Barnard Rivers.
Trout can be caught in the upper reaches of the Barrington, Gloucester, Little Manning and Dilgry River.
Fishing licenses are required in NSW. These can be purchased at the Tourist Information Centre.
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Mountain Biking
Excellent mountain biking is available in the area.
Visitors can choose to join a tour or bring their own bikes.
Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre 02 6558 2093
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Walking
Walkers can choose walks from a pleasant stroll in the park and along the river across from the Motel right through to walks taking several days such as the 220km Tops to Myalls Heritage Trail.
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Four Wheel Driving and Trail Bike Riding
Gloucester is the perfect base to adventure onto state forest trails.
Enjoy your day of adventure and magical scenery and return to the comfort of your room and a fabulous meal in the restaurant.
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National Parks
Gloucester is considered the base camp to the Barrington Tops. With World Heritage subtropical rainforests in the lower valleys and subalpine woodland on the upland plateau. Most of the area is declared wilderness with wild and scenic rivers and winter snowcaps.
Woko and Copeland Tops National Parks are also within easy drive.
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Scenic Drives
Pack the car with a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of picturesque scenery, a swim in a river or a short walk.
A variety of drives invite you to explore the local area.
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Historic Sites
Gloucester District Folk Museum is located across the road from the Motel.
Opening hours 10am to 12 noon Tuesday and Thursday
10am to 2pm Saturday
Adults $3 , Students $1.
The Gloucester Town Heritage Walk is an interesting 45 minute walk around town and can be commenced at the Motel which contains a mural by artist Harold Thornton of the district in 1963.
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