there's lotS to see and do ON AN ESSENTIALLY BARRINGTON TOUR

Why not get a group together on a coach, 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, nature or history. 

We're happy to hear from coach companies or groups who'd like to see what the Barrington Coast Region has to offer. Click Here for an example of places we visit on an Essentially Barrington Tour, and see some sample Tours below.

TOUR SUGGESTIONS - All tours can be customised for your group

1 Day Christmas Tour
Hillview Herb Farm - Tour and Morning Tea - Herb and Christmas theme
Ashmar Farm - Christmas Lunch, Ham, Turkey, Roast Vegetables and all the trimmings. Christmas Pudding and alternative.
Santa and entertainment.

From $85 per person
Coach not included.
'Christmas in Winter' Tours are available during June, July and August.
Contact Lindy to discuss your tour, itinerary and prices; or advice on where to hire a coach.
1 Day Deluxe Christmas Tour
Hillview Herb Farm - Tour and Morning Tea - Herb and Christmas theme
Ashmar Farm - Christmas Lunch, Ham, Turkey, Roast Vegetables and all the trimmings. Christmas Pudding and alternative. Wine, punch, soft drinks.
Santa with local craft gifts.  Entertainment and games.

From $110 per person
Coach not included.
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3 Day-2 Night Christmas Tour
Why not come and stay overnight and enjoy some of the many other exciting places to visit?
Day 1 
Historic Stroud - Tour and Morning Tea
Ashmar Farm - Christmas Lunch
Winery - Tour and Tasting
Hillview Herb Farm - BBQ Dinner with Tour and Entertainment
Day 2
Copeland Goldmine - Tour and Cultural Tour
Nanna's - Lunch and town walk
Dinner at local restaurant with entertainment.
Day 3
Forster - Cruise
OR
Smiths Lake for Morning Tea,
Topi Farm visit and Great Lakes Paddocks for Lunch
OR 
Barrington Tops (weather permitting)

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 and unique flora 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.

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

Historic stroud tour

Spend some time in Stroud the first inland town to be settled by the Australian Agricultural Company.
Admire the  numerous historic buildings built in the 1830's.
Walk around Silo Hill and visit the Old Court House and hear  tales of those early years.
Dine on a delicious lunch at The Crepe Myrtle Tea Rooms.
This tour can be a stop on the way  traveling to Gloucester from departures  South, or added to another day of your tour.

ESSENTIALLY BARRINGTON tourS

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. Smaller groups, individuals and families may be added to existing tours. Contact us for future tour dates.

WE HAVE 10 EXCITING DAYS TO CHOOSE FROM
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). If you have enjoyed visiting us before you can now come and see us again and  be assured of catching up with some of your favourites  as well as a choice of our new venues.

We invite you to 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.
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.
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.
Contact Lindy to discuss an itinerary to interest your group from the range of venues on offer including a day in the Barrington Tops.

  Tours of 1-6  days duration.