Kookabookra Falls

Where to get going to first? Glenn Innes (55 minutes’ drive), a World Heritage area where gem fossicking is gold (in the literal and figurative sense)? Glenn Innes has heaps of heritage-listed buildings, a Celtic monument called the Australian Standing Stones (55 minutes) and a visitor centre where maps of where to search for rare stones are available. Guyra (40 minutes) is a good bet for those outdoorsy types among you – the Mother of Ducks Lagoon (45 minutes) is a highlight here, especially for keen birdwatchers and anyone who’s a fan of a pretty picnic spot. Fishing for some more handsome views? Ebor Falls (an hour and five minutes) is a large waterfall and the surrounding area is well-known for its great trout fishing. Then, there are the national parks for more places that don’t hold back on the scenery side of things. You could go swimming or canoeing in Guy Fawkes River National Park (55 minutes) or climb to the boulders in the Cathedral Rock National Park (an hour and 15 minutes), perhaps.