Things to do

Whether its Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring, there is always something to do at Roseleigh Cottage and the surrounding area. 

Roseleigh Cottage is located 2km from the entrance to the Gloucester Tops National Park which is part of the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park.
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The days are usually bright and sunny for bushwalking, horse-riding, canoeing, swimming, fishing, visiting the markets or a local winery.

See the below list of suggested activities.
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Or just relax and do nothing!
MORE ACTIVITIES:
  • Gloucester Information Centre - The Gloucester Visitor Centre is open 363 days of the year providing information to visitors about Gloucester and Barrington Tops. 
  • Gloucester Farmers Market - 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am to 12 noon at Billabong Park, Denison Street, Gloucester.
  • About Gloucester & things to do - for details of all local local attractions in the Gloucester area (golf, mountain biking, paddling, cafes, art gallery, Copeland Gold Mine..... and lots more)
  • Wineries in the Gloucester area - the Faulls Ridge Winery is a great place to visit. We recommend calling ahead and booking your tasting
  • Roseleigh Cottage is located 2km from the entrance to the Gloucester Tops National Park which is part of the World Heritage Listed Barrington Tops National Park. There are a variety of walks within Gloucester Tops; search below to find a walk that suits you:
Walks commencing from the base of Gloucester Tops
  • Sharpes Creek Walking Track – 3km return up Sharpes Creek or a more difficult 4.5km loop travelling up the hillside and returning to Gloucester River campground via Gloucester Tops Road.
  • Gloucester River Walking Track – 2.5km, 1 hour walk from the road bridge, across the Gloucester river just downstream of the Gloucester River camping area. Follows the river upstream through diverse forest. This track will require you to wade through the Gloucester river (less than knee high). 
Walks commencing at the summit of Gloucester Tops
  • Gloucester Falls Walking Track – A 1.5km, 1 hour walk from the Gloucester Falls picnic area takes you to the Andrew Laurie Lookout and viewpoint overlooking the Gloucester Falls.
  • Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track –  You can either do the short 1km, 20 minute walk or the longer 2.5 km, 1 hour loop to explore the world of the Gondwana remnant Antarctic Beech forest. 
  • River Walking Track - From the carpark across from the Antarctic Beech Forest Track, you can follow this 2.5km track along the upper plateau sections of the Gloucester River. 
  • Gloucester Tops Circuit - This 8km loop, setting out from Gloucester Falls Picnic area, combines all three walks (Gloucester Falls track, Antarctic Beech Forest track and River track), and will take you through sub alpine woodlands and ancient rainforest to Gloucester Tops lookouts and waterfalls.
  • Link Trail Gloucester to Careys Peak -  If you are up for a long overnight walk, you can walk the Link Trail 18kms to Carey’s Peak. You can also stay at Wombat Creek for the night before walking out again. 
  • Explore the greater Barrington Tops National Park / Visit NSW Barrington Tops
  • There is active bird life in the Gloucester Tops, explore the link to see what birds to look for - birds of Barrington & Gloucester Tops
    • Endangered bird home to the Gloucester Tops - The rufous scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens) is a cryptic near-flightless passerine with a powerful song. It is one of only two extant species of the Atrichornithidae - the sister family to the lyrebirds (Menuridae).  The rufous scrub-bird is classified as Endangered under the Commonwealth EPBC Act, and is restricted to five isolated sub-populations in high altitude habitat “islands” in NSW and Queensland, including an area south-east of Gloucester (the Gloucester Tops). Read about the Rufus Scrub Bird in the Gloucester Tops.
  • Aussie Ark – Make a day of it, book a tour and be inspired  tour at Aussie Ark where you will experience first hand their commitment to their vision of creating a long-term future for our threatened Australian species. Aussie Ark was established in 2011 as ‘Devil Ark’.
  • Mountain Maid Gold Mine - Step back in time and uncover the hidden treasures of Mountain Maid gold mine in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Discover historic buildings and pan for gold on this tour in the rainforest.

WINTER SNOW INFORMATION:
Join the Barrington Tops Snow Chasers page on Facebook for updates on snow and conditions.