Adrenalin junkies, history buffs and aviation nerds alike will love taking in the scenery of New England’s national parks from a WWII-era fighter plane.
A five night trek through Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, the Green Gully Track is one of Australia’s most acclaimed and challenging hikes. Stay in restored cattlemen’s huts and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the park.
While New England has plenty of awesome mountain bike trails, probably her best is The Piney at Armidale State Forest. Enjoy 15km of signposted track through challenging undulating pine forest.
A mix of sealed and unsealed roads, Tourist Drive 19 takes you from Armidale to Uralla via wineries, vine-clad chapels and historic woolsheds and homesteads. The perfect day’s cycling!
This epic trail passes through Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and can be enjoyed on horseback, pushbike or foot. Choose your own adventure.
Try your hand at the delicate art of fresh water fly-fishing in one of the region’s stunning national parks. The trout double dare you.
This is gorge country, so rock-climbing opportunities abound. From the staggering heights of Wollomombi Falls and Dangars Gorge to the granite boulders of Bald and Cathedral Rocks National Parks, there’s a climb to suit your experience.
Embark on a multi-day kayak adventure in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park from West-Kunderang Recreational Retreat to George’s Junction; almost 30km of stunning scenery and solitude.
Best completed at dawn, this challenging climb in Cathedral Rock National Park involves clambering over boulders and the use of a support chain in order to enjoy the stunning view from the top.
It’s windy, hilly and delivers what it promises in the name. In short, this is a motorcycle trip not to be missed.
An unsealed road from Grafton to Glen Innes, the Old Glen Innes Road is a former stock route that weaves alongside the picturesque Boyd River. Home to a ghost town, a convict tunnel and bushranger legends.
An easy drive east of Glen Innes, this scenic national park is heaven on earth for campers, hikers and bird watchers.
For an exhilarating ride soaring through nature, the gorges surrounding Armidale are best experienced by helicopter. My heart skips a beat as we descend into a gaping chasm in the earth; Dangars Gorge, whose sheer cliffs guard a lush, meandering valley below. Far below, as the butterflies in my stomach...
Read story
The view from the top of Cathedral Rocks is pretty awe-inspiring! Here’s everything you need to know about wandering amongst prehistoric rock formations in Cathedral Rock National Park. Highlights Spectacular 360° views No safety rails to spoil views Plenty of off-trail nooks and crannies to discover Exploring Cathedral Rock National...
Read story
If you find yourself in Armidale or Uralla needing to while away a few hours, Tourist Drive 19 is for you. It comprises 86km of country back roads, including 20km unsealed, and will easily fill half a day or more. You’ll need to pack walking shoes, a picnic spread, a...
Read story