New South Wales

Tourist Regions of NSW

Photo: Thunderbolt's Cave

Historic Bakery (Newrybar)

Historical bakery oven in Newrybar, over 120 years old

The bakery was built in 1900, on the site that was originally a milk factory built in 1893. Now part of Harvest, the over 120-year-old wood-fired bakery supplies the Harvest Deli with sourdough bread. The oven was made by Metters Limited, first established in 1891 in Adelaide. The oven must have been installed later in … Read more

Newrybar

Street in Newrybar with the General Store

The Pacific Motorway bypass opened in 2020, but the old highway had already skipped passed the village of Newrybar before then. Newrybar is known for its historical bakery, owned by Harvest which is also an award-winning restaurant. The town has a general store and other shops with homewares and lifestyle pieces from local artists to … Read more

Killen Falls

View of Killen Falls in New South Wales, from below the falls

Downstream from Emigrant Creek Dam, Killen Falls is a short and easy walk to view the falls from the top and a moderate walk to view them from the bottom of the falls. There are toilets at the parking area, as well as some bins. There are not many parking spaces but there is some … Read more

Open Air Cathedral

Open Air Cathedral at Bexhill NSW

The Open Air Cathedral overlooks the Corndale Vally with views to the Nightcap National Park. It is a popular outdoor wedding spot, as well as a great place to sit quietly and enjoy the view. Located at Inspiration Point, Bexhill, the open air cathedral was established by the Bexhill Christian Youth Fellowship. A sign dedicates … Read more

Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Bangalow Palms on the walking trail of Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Victoria Park Nature Reserve, in the Northern Rivers of NSW, provides a short rainforest boardwalk, wildlife, accessible picnicking facilities and unique Aboriginal heritage. The reserve has over 150 tree species, including White Booyong, Red Bean, Moreton Bay Fig, and Strangler Fig. The reserve is a tiny fragment of the once significant sub-tropical rainforest that once … Read more

Hinterland Tourist Drive 28

Brown sign for Hinterland Tourist Drive 28

The Hinterland Tourist Drive takes you on the outskirts of Ballina and Byron Bay, through the hinterland towns and countryside, rather than through the towns of Ballina and Byron Bay themselves. Starting from Wardell, south of Ballina, the drive takes you through Alstonville, Teven, Knockrow, and Mullumbimby north-west of Byron Bay. From Wardell to Mullumbimby … Read more

Big Magpie

Big Magpie in Muswellbrook, NSW

Carved with a chainsaw from a single piece of wood by Mark Ray, the Big Magpie is found in Simpson Park in Muswellbrook.

Big Blue Heeler Cattle Dog

Big Blue Heeler statue in Muswellbrook NSW

The Blue Heeler in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, stands 2 metres tall. Built in 2001, the town in the upper Hunter Valley prides itself on being Blue Heeler country. Feature image from Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BigBlueHeeler_Muswellbrook.jpg