Brent Brian 
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
On the western fringes of Eatons Hill on the way to Samford is the hidden gem of Edward Allison Park. Even when you are there it appears to be a nice open field until you explore a little further. The parking area is just off Eatons Crossing Road, from which everything his hidden from. At … Read more
Mount Glorious is a popular destination for Brisbane residents, close to the city yet you feel like you are a world away. Maiala National Park was first formed in 1940, with sections set aside since 1901. The first walking track started in 1946 using unemployed men after the war to build tracks. The Rainforest Circuit … Read more
Wivenhoe Outlook is a lookout from the heights of Mount Glorious in the southern part of the D’Aguilar National Park overlooking Lake Wivenhoe. The facilities at Wivenhoe Outlook is basic but suitable for a break. For better facilities with flushing toilets, sheltered picnic tables, BBQs and plenty of space to run around at, head down … Read more
White Cedar Park is west of Mount Glorious in the southern section of D’Aguilar National Park. Northbrook Creek runs along the back of White Cedar and continues on to Red Cedar , only a few hundred metres down the road. The park has good facilities with large sheltered areas with multiple picnic tables and free … Read more
Red Cedar is a picnic ground in the southern section of D’Aguilar National Park between Mount Glorious and Lake Wivenhoe. Red Cedar is one of two parks close to each other. White Cedar is just east of Red Cedar, the entrance only a couple of hundred metres from each other. Both parks have similar features. … Read more
