Other activites and attractions

Looking for other activities to keep everyone entertained? Why not check out what else there is to see and do in the area.

TRUDGALONG FARM TOURS

A farm with a difference. Trudgalong Farm is a 130 acre working farm nestled on the banks of the Gloucester River at the southern end of the spectacular Bucketts range, and located only10 minutes from the township of Gloucester.

To make a living from such a small acreage Trudgalong has diversified from the more traditional forms of agriculture and apart from raising Hereford cattle has introduced, aquaculture, boer goat stud, miniature ponies, poultry, Labradors and boarding kennels, house cow and small dairy museum, worms, small animal nursery, plant nursery and after you have a full tour of the farm you can sit back and have morning or afternoon tea. Phone for appointment, Phone 6558 3125

ALDERLEY CREEK WINES

Alderley Creek Wines Estate is a boutique vineyard and historic homestead located between Booral and Stroud near the North Coast and Hunter Valley in NSW

The vineyard lies on 12 acres, 2 of which grow Chambourcin and Verdelho grape varieties. The first vines were planted in 1999 by the great, great Grandson of Mr Jacob Busch who founded the famous Rosemount Estate vineyard at Denman. Open Fridays 12 noon -5pm, Saturday & Sundays 10am-5pm.

Phone John or Dianne Stephens on 4994 5556 or 9555 9534.Visit their website

HILLVIEW HERB FARM

This herb farm can offer groups delicious foods consisting of either Herbal scones, cakes, bread and herb butters, quiches, salads or other herbal delicacies, accompanied by fresh herbal teas, tea or coffee.

Tour the herb garden where Karen will explain the different herbs and their uses. Purchase products made at Hillview which include herbal salads, vinegars, relaxing massage oils, herb honey, mini herb gardens or 4" pots of herbs. Phone Karen O'Brien 6558 2369. Visit their website

GOLDIE'S PLACE CAFÉ & GALLERY

Enjoy a new dining experience at Goldie's Place Gallery & Café. Light lunches, espresso coffee and ice creams are on offer. Photographs, pottery and art are also available for sale. Fresh seafood is available every Friday and Saturday night.

Goldie also has live Jazz music on the last Sunday of the month. Phone 6558 4330, 129 Copeland Road Copeland.

EARLYN COUNTRY GARDEN

Come and enjoy our garden. Enjoy a light lunch or morning or afternoon tea in a relaxed atmosphere. Splendid views and you can see and hear the birds in their natural habitat. Open for small buses. Bookings are essential for groups. 893 Waukivory Road, Gloucester (8km from Gloucester) Phone (02) 6558 2855. www.earlyngardens.com.au

GLOUCESTER FOLK MUSEUM

Open Tuesday and Thursdays 10am -12 noon and Saturdays between 10am and 2pm. Open Sundays of long weekends between 11am and 3pm.

The Gloucester Folk Museum is well worth a visit, with several interesting displays. Phone 6558 1408.

GLOUCESTER GALLERY

The Gloucester Gallery is a community gallery space located on the ground floor of the historic School of Arts building at `The Meeting Place` in Denison Street Gloucester.

As well as showcasing the talents of our local artists, community groups and schools, the gallery has been fortunate to attract many talented painters, sculptors, installation artists & photographers from outside our local area. We also host travelling exhibitions, such as `Max Dupain Travelling North`, and the annual `Pix from the Stix` photography competition. Open Fridays to Sundays 10am to 4pm during exhibitions.

There are various exhibitions held regularly. Phone Leanne Barrett on 6558 3157.

RED SKY STUDIO

Handmade pottery specializing in Moroccan style cookware and gifts.

All tajines are hand made on the pottery wheel, glazes are totally lead free and safe. Each tajine comes with three recipes to get you started, and full care and cooking instructions.

Open by appointment. Phone Louise on 0427 581 885 Visit their website

GLOUCESTER GARDEN CENTRE

Tammy & John invite you to come & see their surprisingly wide range of plants, native and exotic birds, fish, small animals, pots, statues, fountains and accessories. Closed Tuesdays. Ph 6558 1122

HORSE RIDING

Camp Cobark offers you the horse riding experience of a lifetime. You will have the opportunity to go horse riding or bush walking in 15,000 acres of the world renowned Barrington Tops bushland and rainforest. You can also muster cattle the way traditional Australian bushman do.

One hour, half a day, and full day or two-day horse riding trips through picturesque bush land areas.

You can phone Camp Cobark on 6558 5524.

Horse riding may also be available at Riverwood Downs on 4994 7112.

LAHEY DOWNS ALPACAS

See for yourself the beauty of these animals, their fleece, garments and taste Alpaca Viande products.

You can arrange a tour by calling 6558 0971. We are closed the first and third Saturday of every month.

ORCHID NURSERY

Visitors are welcome at Barrington Orchids where many different varieties of orchids are for sale from seedling to flowering plants. You can contact us on 6558 4389.