You can’t top the Barrington Tops World Heritage listed National Park for peace, tranquility and natural beauty.

Barrington Tops provides habitat for many different plants and animals with more than fifty being listed as rare or threatened and can be appreciated by all visitors for their diversity and wilderness experience.

The unique quality of this area, covering 80,000 hectares is reflected in its listing as a World Heritage Area. This is unspoiled country, the eastern and southern slopes of the Barrington Tops plateau lead down from lush and pristine forests through rolling farmland to towns that retain the charm of yesteryear.

The mood of the forest environment changes markedly from dawn through midday to dusk, from summer heat to winter mist and chill, through dry periods and rain and even a dusting of snow on the high country.

Through the forest there are tracks for hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and four wheel driving. Barrington Tops is situated 3½ hours from Sydney and 11 hours from Brisbane.

Destination Guides

• Sydney
• Northern Rivers
• North Coast
• The Hunter
• Central Coast
• Hawkesbury Valley
• Blue Mountains
• Central NSW
• South Coast
• Capital Country
• Snowy Mountains
• The Murray
• Riverina
• New England North West
• Outback NSW

Where to Eat

The Crazy Chairs Café

205 Dowling Street, Dungog
This café oozes character, great art displays and hearty country meals. Ph: 02 4992 3272

Must See Must Do

Bushwalking

Walk your socks off on the area’s oldest designated track – Gloucester Falls. To keep walking try the Antarctic Beech Walk and the River Walk. Combine the mall and enjoy a fantastic two-hour circuit.

Hillview Herb Farm

5 Fairbairns Road, Gloucester
Take some time to smell the herbs and learn all about them.
Ph: 02 6558 2369

Barrington Tops National Park

A natural for nature lovers. This magnificent wilderness area has been listed on the World Heritage index.