Nearby Attractions

Bulahdelah
This picturesque country town is just 15 minutes from Peacehaven Country Cottages, and offers a host of facilities including the Plough Inn Hotel, a bowling club, a golf club, a swimming pool, tennis courts, the Myall River, Alum Mountain Park, picnic areas, a supermarket, a fresh bread shop, the local butcher, and cafes and restaurants.

The main feature of the town is the Myall River which flows down into the Myall Lakes where boats can be hired for the day or the week. Alum Mountain (pictured left) is a nature reserve that offers walking trails with magnificent views of the area.

Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
Hire a tinny (aluminium run-about dingy) from Bulahdelah marina or Myall Shores resort and explore the Myall River and Lake for yourself. Canoes can be hired at Bombah Point to explore Bombah Broadwater and Two Mile Lake at your leisure. Organised day tours to explore the local area are also available at Pacific Palms and Nerong. We have full details.

Horse Riding
Forest Lodge Riding Ranch offers horses for all standards, taking you for rides through the state forest. We can book this for you. However, if you have your own horse, why not give them a holiday too. See our Bring Your Horse page for more information.

Skydiving
Experience the ultimate thrill of a Tandem or Accelerated Freefall skydive, over the beautiful rolling countryside of Gloucester. Skydive Newcastle is a modern, progressive skydiving centre, with experienced professional instructors all approved and rated by the Australian Parachute Federation. Bookings are essential, but this is an experience not to be missed. Call 1300 13 JUMP or log on to www.tandemskydiving.com.au.

Beaches
Within an hour there are many magnificent beaches to surf or swim - including Hawks Nest, Seal Rocks, Blueys Beach and Pacific Palms.

Ferries
There are daily ferry crossings at Bombah Point for access to Mungo Brush, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. There is also a daily ferry from Tea Gardens to Port Stephens.

Whale Watching and Dolphin Cruises
Get up close and personal with these magnificent ocean creatures. Cruises depart daily from Tea Gardens and Port Stephens.

National Parks
Barrington Tops and Myall Lakes National Parks are just two of the many National Parks nearby. Barrington Tops is a World Heritage Area which can be accessed from the nearby town of Gloucester. The Myall Lakes are one of the largest coastal lake systems in New South Wales, and have over 40 kilometres of beaches. They are also a Ramsar Wetland of International Significance.

The Tallest Tree in NSW
In the nearby Wang Wauk State Forest stands the magnificant Grandis Flooded Gum tree. Estimates of its size vary, with some authorities claiming it to be up to 87 metres high. Officially (according to the NSW National Parks) it stands 76.2 metres high (250 feet) and it is thought to be the tallest tree in NSW. It is said to be about 400 years old and is only 7.6 metres shorter than the General Sherman sequoia in California which, at 83.8 metres, is reputedly the tallest living thing in the world. So it is definitely worth a look.