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20-40 minute drive
Experience the taste of the New South Wales countryside by visiting the many local wineries near Akuna Estate. With over 35 cellar doors, indulge in a tasting of the region’s most popular wines while enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Just a short drive from Akuna Estate is the award-winning Naked Lady Winery, where you can sample their exquisite range of wines and learn about the unique winemaking process. Make sure to pick up a few bottles to enjoy back at your tent!
20-40 minute drive
Experience the taste of the New South Wales countryside by visiting the many local wineries near Akuna Estate. With over 35 cellar doors, indulge in a tasting of the region’s most popular wines while enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Just a short drive from Akuna Estate is the award-winning Naked Lady Winery, where you can sample their exquisite range of wines and learn about the unique winemaking process. Make sure to pick up a few bottles to enjoy back at your tent!
30 minute drive
Discover the awe-inspiring Capertee Valley, just a short drive from Akuna Estate. Known as the Grand Canyon of Australia, the Capertee Valley is a natural wonder, featuring towering sandstone cliffs, stunning views, and abundant wildlife. Take a hike through the valley, or simply relax and take in the beauty of this unique landscape.
30 minute drive
Discover the awe-inspiring Capertee Valley, just a short drive from Akuna Estate. Known as the Grand Canyon of Australia, the Capertee Valley is a natural wonder, featuring towering sandstone cliffs, stunning views, and abundant wildlife. Take a hike through the valley, or simply relax and take in the beauty of this unique landscape.
Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, the Glow Worm Tunnel area offers magnificent views of pagoda rock formations, extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife including glow worms, kangaroos and wallabies. The walk into the tunnel follows a disused railway line, which once descended into the Wolgan Valley, and was used to transport oil shale.
Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, the Glow Worm Tunnel area offers magnificent views of pagoda rock formations, extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife including glow worms, kangaroos and wallabies. The walk into the tunnel follows a disused railway line, which once descended into the Wolgan Valley, and was used to transport oil shale.
30-40 minute drive
Take a trip to the nearby Gardens of Stone National Park, a stunning natural wonder featuring unique rock formations, beautiful waterfalls, and an abundance of wildlife. Take a hike through the park and enjoy the breathtaking views, or enjoy a picnic in the picturesque surroundings. Don’t forget your camera, as the Gardens of Stone National Park offers some of the most beautiful views in the region.
30-40 minute drive
Take a trip to the nearby Gardens of Stone National Park, a stunning natural wonder featuring unique rock formations, beautiful waterfalls, and an abundance of wildlife. Take a hike through the park and enjoy the breathtaking views, or enjoy a picnic in the picturesque surroundings. Don’t forget your camera, as the Gardens of Stone National Park offers some of the most beautiful views in the region.
55 – 60 minute drive
Dunns swamp, or Ganguddy as it is known to local Aboriginal people, is a beautiful, serene waterway on the Cudgegong river in Wollemi National Park. The waterway was created when Kandos weir was built in the late 1920s. Ganguddy is perfect for a range of low-key recreational activities, from birdwatching and fishing to canoeing and swimming. You’ll also find a network of easy walks offering expansive views over the Cudgegong river, including Pagoda Lookout walking track.
55 – 60 minute drive
Dunns swamp, or Ganguddy as it is known to local Aboriginal people, is a beautiful, serene waterway on the Cudgegong river in Wollemi National Park. The waterway was created when Kandos weir was built in the late 1920s. Ganguddy is perfect for a range of low-key recreational activities, from birdwatching and fishing to canoeing and swimming. You’ll also find a network of easy walks offering expansive views over the Cudgegong river, including Pagoda Lookout walking track.
20 – 30 minute drive
Explore the rich history of the region by visiting the nearby historical villages. Just a short drive from Akuna Estate, you’ll find charming towns such as Rylstone and Kandos, each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s past. Walk along the quaint streets, browse the local shops, and visit the historical landmarks, such as the Kandos Museum and the Rylstone Heritage Cottage.
20 – 30 minute drive
Explore the rich history of the region by visiting the nearby historical villages. Just a short drive from Akuna Estate, you’ll find charming towns such as Rylstone and Kandos, each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s past. Walk along the quaint streets, browse the local shops, and visit the historical landmarks, such as the Kandos Museum and the Rylstone Heritage Cottage.
30 minute drive
Tucked alongside the picturesque Turon River in Central West NSW, Sofala is a small historic village that’s big on history. Considered to be Australia’s oldest surviving gold rush town, after gold was discovered here in 1851, it’s now home to just over 200 people.
30 minute drive
Tucked alongside the picturesque Turon River in Central West NSW, Sofala is a small historic village that’s big on history. Considered to be Australia’s oldest surviving gold rush town, after gold was discovered here in 1851, it’s now home to just over 200 people.
30 minutes past Sofala
Stroll the streetscapes of a by-gone era and be transported to another time in the historic gold mining town of Hill End. Once a gold rush boom town, Hill End is now a heritage-listed historic site and a haven for Australian artists.
30 minutes past Sofala
Stroll the streetscapes of a by-gone era and be transported to another time in the historic gold mining town of Hill End. Once a gold rush boom town, Hill End is now a heritage-listed historic site and a haven for Australian artists.
35 – 40 minute drive
From the Paddock is a farmhouse market, a café, and a purveyor of fine meat in the heart of the Capertee Valley. Be welcomed with fresh coffee and wholesome light meals made from local produce. There is also a range of inspiring wares for the home, garden or camp.
They also offer a range of high quality meat packs, choice cuts and housemade fare.
Opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 9am-3pm throughout the year. It is recommended that you book ahead by phone (0428 697 202) to avoid long wait times.
35 – 40 minute drive
From the Paddock is a farmhouse market, a café, and a purveyor of fine meat in the heart of the Capertee Valley. Be welcomed with fresh coffee and wholesome light meals made from local produce. There is also a range of inspiring wares for the home, garden or camp.
They also offer a range of high quality meat packs, choice cuts and housemade fare.
Opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 9am-3pm throughout the year. It is recommended that you book ahead by phone (0428 697 202) to avoid long wait times.
15 minute drive
A friendly country pub, serving pub meals Thursday – Monday.
History: The first timber version of the hotel was built around 1840 but it tragically burnt down in the early 1890s. The story goes that the ladies of the community were fed up with their men spending too much time at the pub, so they torched it!
The original timber building was replaced with the stone building in 1880 and it is still standing today. In 1880 the hotel became a railhead (where a railway line ends). In the old days, it used to be a three week trip to Sydney but suddenly the railway line arrived and the trip became less than 24 hours.
15 minute drive
A friendly country pub, serving pub meals Thursday – Monday.
History: The first timber version of the hotel was built around 1840 but it tragically burnt down in the early 1890s. The story goes that the ladies of the community were fed up with their men spending too much time at the pub, so they torched it!
The original timber building was replaced with the stone building in 1880 and it is still standing today. In 1880 the hotel became a railhead (where a railway line ends). In the old days, it used to be a three week trip to Sydney but suddenly the railway line arrived and the trip became less than 24 hours.