Uralla Travel Guide

 iandsmith Says:  Just out the back of Uralla, above Alma Park on the western side, there's a public pathway that you can take. At certain times of the year, spring in this case, you might find some interesting sights like the weird starfish fungi that's slowly spreading around the town.It is... 

 balhannah Says:  This scenic drive was recommended to us by the info centre. It was a drive which had many interesting stops.Sights to see on the drive: Dangarsleigh War Memorial, an unusual war memorial, worth a stop and a read. Dangars Gorge & Falls - These were dry when we were there,... 

 balhannah Says:  Uralla is a country town situated on the New England Highway, ...HIGHWAY 15......about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.Two bigger cities are located either side, these are Tamworth and Armidale.The name Uralla is known as "ceremonial meeting place" by the... 

 balhannah Says:  This is the name of a scenic drive from URALLA to GLOUCESTER. The scenery is beautiful, EXTRA NICE when the countryside is lush and green.Heading from Uralla to Walcha, you pass by large Merino Sheep Stations. About 5ks from Walcha is "Homeleigh Irish Town". This is a... 

 iandsmith Says:  WIth a name like that you'd expect British ancestry and this stunning little church, set amidst a glorious avenue of deciduous trees, is one of Australia's most photographed places of worship; though it's not used for that much these days, more for weddings.In 1821, the ship... 

 iandsmith Says:  "It's my favourite bird," Mike said with passion."Really, never heard of it," was my uninformed reply."Look, I'll take you out in the paddock, there might be something out there."So we ventured across the swollen stream, flowing as it hadn't for a year or so, and he dropped... 

 iandsmith Says:  This foundry was moved from Bridge Street in 1872 to cater for the head (at that time) of the railroad. Whilst, today, it appears to be in a backwater, in its hayday it was the centre of much of the activity in Uralla. During the 1880's the foundry was extremely busy making... 

 iandsmith Says:  The heritage walk worked out by the local historical society is a good way to view the old architecture dating from the late 19th century that dots the town.Marvel at the early architecture and its ability to withstand the years and remain in near pristine condition. Some,... 

 iandsmith Says:  "McCrossin's Mill Museum is chartered to be one of the most progressive museums in regional Australia. It's current motto is "Why Not?", which features on the volunteer museum attendants' "corporate" shirts. Many visitors comment that there is something very different about... 

 iandsmith Says:  At the northern end of the town on the eastern side there's always been a bit of vacant land. That land has now been made a feature by the addition of some sculpture, some plants and a bit of mowing. Amazing what a bit of enthusiasm (and money) can achieve. Thus the Glen and... 

 iandsmith Says:  My stay is actually stays. I park here frequently as it's on the way when I do my rounds. I got onto this by staying originally at Cheyenne, another unique B&B that sits on the edge of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Doesn't matter how many there are in your group,...