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In the depths of winter, mist can drape New England National Park like a chiffon veil, settling silently in the valleys and lingering for hours. Moss-covered Antarctic beech, which have thrived on the Great Dividing Range for aeons, assume a ghostly appearance on such mornings – and deep within the...
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The delightful country town of Guyra is located 1330m above sea level on the Northern Tablelands of the Great Dividing Range. There’s a range of places to stay, from pretty campsites, caravan parks and riverside cabins to comfy motels, bed and breakfasts and farmstays. Bushwalking, rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching,...
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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...
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Vineyards – up there?” “Sure, plenty of them, and that’s where you’ll be staying each night.” Just saying the word ‘vineyard’ means I’m a shot dog, but there were plenty of other reasons why I was interested in this trip. I have a long history with Armidale, including some years...
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1. Oxley Highway Arguably Australia’s most iconic motorcycling road, the Oxley Highway runs from the coast at Port Macquarie to Walcha and then through to Tamworth.This stretch of road snakes through a variety of landscapes, from rainforest to vast open farmland, offering some truly beautiful scenery. 2. Waterfall Way There...
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We took three Beemers on a tour of New England High Country, just as the region had its coldest week in 20 years. Staring out the window at 2am, it is hard to believe what I am seeing. That’s got to be sleet swirling around the streetlight, though it looks...
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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...
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