Acclaimed for its friendliness and serene surroundings, Gloucester, Northern Gateway and Basecamp to World Heritage Barrington Tops, is the perfect place to relax, unwind and do nothing, or alternatively go for a drive - enjoy the breathtaking views, dramatic mountain ranges, together with beautiful rivers and valleys.

A huge range of outdoor activities includes bush drives, walking, swimming, golf, bowls, fishing, horse riding, 4WD tours, or canoeing.

Family activities take in Farm Tours where families come into contact with goats, pigs, chickens and ducks or catch a fish from the dam. Visit the Folk Museum or Gloucester Gallery to learn more about our history and culture.

Gloucester hosts a variety of events among which are the Shakespeare on Avon Festival, the Blackmore's Mountain Man Tri Challenge, Rodeos and Country Music camps. Community markets are held on the Saturday of each long weekend.

Things to do

• Pan for gold at Mountain Maid goldmine.
• See the original schoolhouse and folk museum for tales from the gold-mining era.
• Take the Bucketts Scenic Walk for panoramic valley views.
• Hire a canoe and explore the rivers.

Don’t miss

• The scenic wilderness of Barrington Tops National Park.
• Annual all-breeds bull sale in August.
• Cheese-making and alpaca farms.
• Barrington Community Markets - 4th Saturday of Feb, May, Aug, Nov
• Trout fishing in the local streams.