The Blue Mountains in and around the town of Katoomba in NSW have long been a favourite destination for many Australians. For well over 100 years folk have travelled to this very unique part of Aussie to enjoy the cool mountain air and take in the sights. Maybe in more recent times it has not […]
Tilba Tilba
“Below the misty Mt Dromedary, the highest point on the South Coast of New South Wales are two quaint little towns steeped in history and natural beauty which have become major tourist attractions and are well worth a visit”. Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba are 365 km south of Sydney and are accessed via the […]
The Old Grafton to Glen Innes Road – A Journey Back In Time
For more than a century the Grafton to Glen Innes Road remained the main route from the New England Tablelands to the coast until the development of the present Gwydir Highway in the 1960s The Old Grafton to Glen Innes Road is 180km of good gravel with a stretch of “ black top “ on […]
Gostwyck Chapel
Situated on the scenic New England Tableland of New South Wales sits a unique little chapel which has an intriguing story and as a result is a much visited tourist attraction. All Saints Anglican Church or better known as Gostwyck Chapel is part of Gostwyck Station only 11km east of Uralla along Tourist Drive 19. […]
A Misty, Scenic Gem In The Blue Mountains
Rain had fallen overnight and the peaceful drumming on the roof of the camper was very relaxing after having driven up the mountain from the coast the previous day. I unzipped the window and looked out, nothing was visible, the mist had set in. The atmosphere was eerie and other worldly, completely different from the […]