Deepwater Railway Station was opened in 1886 and in its heyday became the busiest and biggest freight centre north of Newcastle. The building is not open for viewing but you can wander around and have a look. You can walk around the back to the platform where there is some railway line still there and … Read more
Mulligans is an area in the Gibraltar Range National Park named after William Mulligan who proposed a hydroelectric scheme for the area. Mulligans Hut is one of two huts William Mulligan built, the area is referred to as Mulligans Campground or Mulligans Hut Campground. William Mulligan was born of a local grazing family in 1862 … Read more
Raspberry Lookout in the Gibraltar Range National Park has spectacular views from the tableland across the Mann River to Nymboida National Park. The lookout has a wide railing with an open and unobstructed area to view from. You get a sense of being high above the surrounding mountain forests off tops of the Gibraltar Range. … Read more
Boundary Falls is in the Gibraltar Range National Park in the New England North West region of northern NSW. The park requires a vehicle day pass and separate camping fees if you stay overnight. The area is separated into two sections, the day-use picnic area and the camping area. The two areas are a short … Read more
Mt Mackenzie Lookout is located in the Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve near Tenterfield in northern New South Wales. At 1,298 metres above sea level, the lookout has views to the east over Tenterfield and the mountains across the Queensland border in the distance. Mount Mackenzie is named after Scottish born Robert R Mackenzie, who took … Read more
Centenary Cottage was built in Tenterfield in 1871, itself a piece of colonial history, it is now a museum with a collection of memorabilia from Tenterfield and the surrounding areas. The land was the first town land sold in Tenterfield in 1854, taking nearly 20 years before the cottage was built. It was opened as … Read more
The railway through Tenterfield has long been quiet, it has been nearly 30 years since the service ended. Tenterfield Railway Station is not as quiet, especially during the Saturday markets. The railway station is a marvellous example of the architecture used in NSW railway in the late 19th century and is well maintained. Brightly coloured … Read more
Known as the Big Apple in Stanthorpe, it is in Thulimbah just north of Stanthorpe. The Big Apple is outside what was Vincenzo’s, a popular cafe and deli with locally-sourced produce, local wines and gifts. Vincenzo’s suddenly closed in May 2018. The Big Apple still stands outside and you can drive into the parking area … Read more
