Stroud NSW is the historic centre of the Port Stephens Estate, established in November 1826. You may have already heard of the famous Stroud Show, but there's a lot more to this quaint village. Stroud is picturesque with rolling hills, and the village buildings take you back into time. The History of Stroud Stroud was named by Robert Dawson in 1826, as the valley reminded him of the Cotswolds countryside in England. The intention was to export the wool grown in the area to th

In 2019, the Nambucca Valley Train Carriages were built entirely from the ground up. The carriages are situated on the Mid North Coast of NSW, not far from Nambucca Heads. The railway carriages provides a one-of-a-kind B&B experience in self-contained private holiday lodgings, overlooking the railway line and a scenic country landscape. Nambucca Valley Train Carriages History The two carriages are a replica of the Wisebech and Upwell Tramway carriage, built in 1888 by GER (Gr

A beautiful walk overlooking Gloucester, NSW.

Dungog is a NSW village in the Hunter Valley and is quickly becoming a popular place to visit especially for art lovers and mountain bike riders. Mountain bike riders visit in great numbers thanks to the Dungog Common; a piece of crown land on the outskirts of town. The Common is also popular with bushwalkers, so grab your hiking gear, hop in the car and head to Dungog NSW. Visit Ride Dungog for more information. For artisan lovers, the biennial Sculpture on the Farm attract

Clarendon Forest Retreat is a secret hideaway on the Mid North Coast Where is Clarendon Forest Retreat This beautiful country escape in the Manning Valley provides guests with secluded stays in stunning cottages in Possum Brush just over three hours drive north from Sydney. Clarendon Forest Retreat sits on 100 acres with eight guest houses that offer seclusion, tranquility and a comfortable country experience. When you travel up Possum Brush Road and it becomes unsealed, you

Planning a trip to the Mid North Coast and further from South? Then put Saddles Mount White on your stop off list. This stunning...

Updated May 2025 ARRIVING AT MANSFIELD ON THE MANNING The gravel road towards Mansfield on the Manning (Manning Valley) was my introduction on how rural and scenic this property is. For anyone who is looking to have a tranquil stay on a rural property Mansfield on the Manning offers it all. Mansfield on the Manning spans 16 stunning acres along the Manning River, offering endless opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation. The expansive lawn areas are perfect for children and

Updated May 2025 Farm Stay Farm stays are a great way to spend a holiday with the family and Ewetopia Farm on the Mid North Coast of NSW offers a great stay with a little education on raising sheep. When I visited the farm, way back in 2018 they Jill and Ian McKittrick had lived on the farm for over 15 years and since then have raised enough sheep to produce cheese that they previously sold at the local markets. In 2025 on the update of the post, the farm now is focused on '

Nestled in the charming village of Allworth, NSW, The Farmer's Wife Distillery is a beacon for gin enthusiasts. This boutique distillery produces hand-crafted gins that celebrate the rich tradition of gin-making while infusing unique Australian botanicals. Their signature gin features native sage, myrtles, pepperberry, and the exquisite sugar bag honey, creating a complex yet smooth flavour profile. The Farmer's Wife is is a great place to stop off if visiting the Gloucester

Every Saturday, the residents of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounds are in for a treat! The Hunter Valley Providores visit Tea Gardens every Saturday from 8.00 a.m. to noon and bring a vast range of farm produce and foodie goodies. There is nothing like fresh farm produce so if its good food you are after then put it in your diary to visit the Providores on a Saturday. Hunter Valley Providores Fresh Vegetables At the time of writing this article there are food shortages an

Valley View Farm is a family owned organic farm producing award winning garlic. Visit the farm morning tea or lunch.

If you are an early riser and love to watch the sunrise then the Mid North Coast offers some spectacular opportunities to sit and...

The Nabiac Farmers Market is held on the last Saturday of each month between 8 am and 12 noon attracting locals and visitors from afar. The Market is held at Showground Lane, Nabiac. If it is fresh produce you want then mark the Nabiac Farmers Markets dates in your calendar because it doesn't get fresher than this. On offer is locally grown organic fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, delicious homemade cakes and bread, chocolates, gingerbread, olive products, honey, natura

Despite the drought in NSW our dairy farmers keep us supplied with milk. I took some time to discover what actually goes on in producing milk and was extremely surprised at the science and dedication behind keeping a dairy farm when I visited Farmers Own in Coopernook near Taree. I was there to learn about the milking process at the 3.00 pm session having kindly knocked back the 3.00 a.m. session. Julian, the owner of the dairy does the 3.00 a.m. milking session 7 days a we

The grapevines in winter About Jacaranda Estate Wingham For lovers of wine, a must visit is boutique winery Jacaranda Estate Wingham in the beautiful Manning Valley NSW. This delightful property was previously owned by Mark and Belinda Smith who both have considerable experience in gardening, viticulture and wine. Today, the new owners,Peter and Judy Fowler acquired the Vineyard a few years ago and have learned a great deal about viticulture during this time. During this time