there's lotS to see and do ON AN ESSENTIALLY BARRINGTON TOUR
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Why not get a group together on a coach (see below), or travel convoy-style with friends? We can tailor a tour to include the sort of activities your group would like - farm visits, wineries, restaurants, shopping, or history. We're happy to hear from coach companies or groups who'd like to see what the Hunter Region has to offer. See below for an example of places we visit on an Essentially Barrington Tour, and see our sample Tours below. |
A DAY IN THE BARRINGTON TOPS
FASCINATING HISTORY
Start the day travelling from Gloucester along the Thunderbolts Way through Barrington. From Barrington we travel along the Scone Road through Copeland, an old gold mining town. (There may be an opportunity to add a tour of the old Mountain Maid gold mine if you wish to extend your visit be another day.) We pass through State Conservation Areas, State Forests and farmlands, where there are spectacular views across the mountains as we approach them.
Arriving at the beginning of the Barrington Tops National Park, we will have morning tea at the Honeysuckle Picnic area, an idyllic spot surrounded by Antarctic Beech, an ancient tree endemic to this area. Native Banksia and Soft Tree Ferns are also there, amongst many other rainforest +ora. Sometimes there are lyrebirds here. |
WORLD HERITAGE
Your guide will give you interesting information as you travel along. You will be enthralled by the history of the Gondwana Rain Forests, a World Heritage Area which includes a large part of the National Park.
We pass along to the far end of the park, via the eerie atmosphere of the The Firs, a pine forest on the way to the Dingo gate and the highest point of Barrington Tops. The awe-inspiring view will remind you how high you are - you are now in sub-alpine country and you will feel the freshness in the air. 
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PRISTINE RAINFORESTS
We turn around here and travel back to Polblue for a picnic lunch overlookin one of the largest of the many spaghnum swamps in the Barrington Tops. These swamps are the source of the beautiful rivers of the Hunter, Karuah and Manning catchments. There is a walk around the swamp for those who are fit and adventurous! Keep an eye out for brumbies and swamp wallabies in this area.
Add this wonderful day to your itinerary whilst spending several days in the Gloucester area. Contact Lindy so that she can put together an unforgettable tour for your group from the collection of fascinating venues on offer |
GOURMET farmgate tour
Our tours are customised for your groups from 20-50 persons. Accommodation is at the Country Lodge Motel (or a suitable alternative if unavailable). Transport can be your favourite coach company or we can organise a coach for you. All the work is done for you, and the trip is free for the Coach Captain. The Tour Leader's trip is also free of charge for groups of 30 or more. Smaller groups, individuals and families may be added to existing tours. Contact us for future tour dates.
All tours can be extended from 1-6 days to include many other interesting venues in the area (i.e. Panning for gold, dolphin cruise etc - see above)
We invite you to experience the Gourmet Farmgate Tour and savour the freshest produce that the Gloucester, Stroud, Barrington and Great Lakes districts have to offer. A unique opportunity to visit the farms of our members and to hear their fascinating stories. You will not be able to help feel the passion that they reveal about their lives. Enjoy the country hospitality and culinary delights crafted from our local harvest. The accolades from previous tours have been overwhelming.
All tours can be extended from 1-6 days to include many other interesting venues in the area (i.e. Panning for gold, dolphin cruise etc - see above)
We invite you to experience the Gourmet Farmgate Tour and savour the freshest produce that the Gloucester, Stroud, Barrington and Great Lakes districts have to offer. A unique opportunity to visit the farms of our members and to hear their fascinating stories. You will not be able to help feel the passion that they reveal about their lives. Enjoy the country hospitality and culinary delights crafted from our local harvest. The accolades from previous tours have been overwhelming.
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Sample 1 Day Tour
Nanna's Homewares - morning tea and shop Hillview Herb Farm - tour and lunch. Includes a talk by John Maslen about Bees and Honey. Vineyard - tour and tasting. Sample 1 Day Tour Mountain Maid Gold Mine Tour - includes morning tea Woko Station Tour and Lunch Museum and Town Tour Sample 1 Day Tour Smiths Lake Morning Tea Topi Open Range Farm Great Lakes Paddocks - Tour and Lunch Cost per person: $55 Transport not included. Quote for coach available. 
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Sample 2 Day (1 Night) Tour
Day 1 Nanna's Homewares - morning tea and shop Hillview Herb Farm - tour and lunch. Includes a talk by John Maslen about Bees and Honey. Vineyard - tour and tasting. Motel book-in Country Lodge Motel Dinner showcasing local produce and a Local Bush Poet Day 2 Mountain Maid Gold Mine Tour - includes morning tea Woko Station Tour and Lunch Museum and Town Tour Alternative Day 2 Smiths Lake Morning Tea Topi Open Range Farm Great Lakes Paddocks - Tour and Lunch This Tour includes • 6 venues • 2 morning teas • 2 lunches • 1 dinner including entertainment • 1 night accommodation • Full breakfast • Hostess 2 days Total per person $240 (may vary) Single supplement $50 Transport not included. Quote for coach available. 
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Sample 3 Day (2 Night) Tour
Day 1 Nanna's Homewares - morning tea and shop Hillview Herb Farm - tour and lunch John Maslin Talk about Bees and Honey Vineyard Tour and tasting Chris Stanton Talk about cattle Motel book-in Country Lodge Motel Dinner showcasing local produce Day 2 Breakfast in motel breakfast room Mountain Maid Gold Mine Tour - includes morning tea Woko Station Tour and Lunch Museum Town Tour Dinner - Raffle of local produce - prize for everyone Day 3 Forster and Smiths Lake - morning tea Topi Farm Tour and local produce from neighbouring farms Great Lakes Paddocks Tour and lunch This Tour includes • 10 venues • 2 nights accommodation and full breakfast • 2 dinners including entertainment and raffle • 3 lunches • 3 morning teas • Hostess for 3 days Total per person $425 Single supplement $100 Transport not included. Quote for coach available. |
