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Glenreagh Memorial Museum is on the main road through the village. The museum was built onto the School of Arts, funded by a Bicentennial grant. Relics of the gold mining days, the early timber industry and old china pieces are featured. There is an entertainment corner displaying radios from the 1920s and an early film projector. On the Saturday of the Glenreagh Markets (first Saturday of each month), the museum is open from 9am. Entry outside of this time is by appointment only.

Coramba Nature Reserve was created in 1982 to preserve and protect one of the few remaining stands of subtropical lowland rainforest that lies along the Orara River. Today, visitors can walk through this remnant of native vegetation, amongst the towering old-growth trees, under a closed canopy forest that has been successfully brought back to life through a rainforest regeneration ... Visit website for more info

0.4km (one way) - 0.5 hour Few rainforest walks are as easily accessible as this lovely walk found in Coramba Nature Reserve. An easy 400m (one way) walk will take you down to Orara River, following under the cool canopy of the rainforest and past majestic old-growth trees. The rainforest here is one of a few remaining stands of lowland rainforest along the Orara River ... Visit website for more info

Glenreagh is located near the southern boundary of the Clarence Valley area, 38 kilometres south of Grafton on the Orara Way. Historically a timber town, many of the original timber dwellings still exist and a number of buildings are heritage listed. The magnificent sandstone ranges of the Orara Valley overlook the town and the Orara River is one of the few coastal rivers in NSW to flow inland. The small community has an art gallery displaying the unique talents of the local artisans, a memorial museum, and an old-fashioned country hotel and cafe making it a great resting stop from travel. ...

Enjoy a pleasant countryside drive to the village of Nana Glen. Its name is derived from the Aboriginal name for the two-tailed lizard, a rare and mysterious reptile once sighted there. The Two Tails Winery in Nana Glen has aptly named its drop 'Two Tails' wine. The winery offers free tastings and sells15 different wines plus specialty giftware and beautiful local food at their Velvets restaurant. Stop at the Idle In Cafe for the best coffee and home baked scones in town. Enjoy a coffee or lunch while listening to the birds or browse the shop with locally made gifts. Nana Glen has a public swimming pool, which was opened in 2007 by actor Russell Crowe, who owns a sprawling property in the village and helped fund the pool. The Orara Valley and Upper Orara Valley are home to a variety of guesthouses and bed and breakfasts for a quiet and relaxing country getaway....

Coramba is only a 20 minute drive from Coffs Harbour along Orara Way. Upon entering Coramba, a sign shows this historic village was established in 1880. Go for a wander along Gale Street and take a close look at the wooden bollards alongside the main road: they are marked with historic cattle-branding irons owned or used by local families. Coramba is home to a general store, a gift shop, art gallery and the Coramba Hotel, which has a beer garden at the rear with breathtaking views over the paddocks and rolling hills. Coramba holds the fun Mad Hatters market on the fourth Saturday of each month with live music, market stalls, arts and crafts and lots more....

Do you want to see a Platypus? How about some cute turtles or some waterdragons frolicking in the water? For those who want to explore the hidden hinterland rivers in the south of the Clarence Valley the Orara River offers plenty of opportunities. There are numerous picnic spots along the way, freshwater swimming pools, and gentle rapids to enjoy. The Orara River (‘orara’ means perch) is the only western flowing river in the region as it makes its way from the Coffs Harbour region through the quaint village of Glenreagh, Coutts Crossing until it meets the Clarence River near Eatonsville....

Sherwood Nature Reserve provides opportunities for picnicking, birdwatching, car touring and bushwalking in a peaceful setting. Discover the spectacular biodiversity and natural beauty of Sherwood Nature Reserve. Just a short drive from Coffs Harbour near Woolgoolga, you can explore striking landscapes ranging from rugged sandstone escarpments and coastal ridges to dry open forests, heaths and vibrant subtropical rainforests. There’s an abundance of wildlife to see, with old-growth forests and other habitats providing refuge for over 50 native animals including the brush-tailed rock wallaby, long-nosed potoroo, powerful owl, giant barred frog and leaf-tailed gecko. Not to mention the incredible birdlife that makes Sherwood a birdwatching mecca. Go forest driving on Sherwood Forest drive and admire panoramic views of the coastline and Orara Valley. Enjoy peaceful bushwalking and outstanding birdwatching in the rainforest on Falls walking track. Or just sit back and relax at Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and immerse yourself in the tranquillity....

Glenreagh has a dynamic connection to its timber heritage, with its beautiful original dwellings and its annual celebration of this most beautiful and sustainable material. Set alongside the beautiful Orara River is the village of Glenreagh. Overlooked by magnificent sandstone ranges, much of which is State Forest, Glenreagh is historically a timber town. Even today many of the original timber dwellings still stand. Each year the town hosts the Glenreagh Timber Festival in celebration of its rich woody heritage. Australia loves its “big” things, and in the Clarence Valley they have theirs right in the middle of Glenreagh. Come and have your photo taken with the Golden Dog, the beloved supersized smiling Dingo! Woof!...

Glenreagh Memorial Museum is on the main road through the village. The museum was built onto the School of Arts, funded by a Bicentennial grant. Relics of the gold mining days, the early timber industry and old china pieces are featured. There is an entertainment corner displaying radios from the 1920s and an early film projector. On the Saturday of the Glenreagh Markets (first Saturday of each month), the museum is open from 9am. Entry outside of this time is by appointment only. ...