Gateway to the Barrington Tops

Gloucester is a picturesque country town known as the gateway to the World Heritage–listed Barrington Tops National Park. Nestled beneath the dramatic Bucketts Mountains and surrounded by three rivers, it offers a blend of striking scenery, rich history, and small-town charm. Once a hub for farming and dairying, Gloucester remains the heart of a productive rural district, but today it also draws visitors seeking outdoor adventure and relaxation in a true country setting.

The drive into Gloucester is as memorable as the destination itself. Travelling via the scenic Bucketts Way, one of New South Wales’ oldest tourist drives, you’ll pass through rolling farmland, riverside valleys, and mountain ranges that hint at the wilderness beyond. Once in town, you’ll find welcoming cafés, boutique shops, and one of the prettiest golf courses in the state.
Gloucester also serves as the perfect base for exploring Barrington Tops. Whether it’s bushwalking to waterfalls, paddling the rivers by canoe, horse riding along scenic trails, or spotting platypus at dawn, this region delivers endless opportunities for adventure. For HolidayCo. guests, Gloucester combines the comfort of a country town with direct access to some of NSW’s most breathtaking natural landscapes.