Guidebook for Upper Lansdowne
The Great Outdoors: Parks, Birdwatching, Horse riding, Hiking, Bushwalking.
"Blue Hills' borders The Coorabakh National Park and a 40km scenic drive will get there. Have morning tea and a toilet break at Starrs Creek picnic area. Wander along the boardwalk through pristine rainforest. Adventure upstream along Starrs Creek and cool off on a hot day. Climb Big Nellie, visit Newby's Cave and take in the views across the Upper Lansdowne Valley from Flat Rock lookout. Follow the Forest Road past Waitui Falls, and emerge at Hannam Vale for tea and scones. Or detour through Comboyne, stopping for a refreshing break at the Udder Cow Cafe before continuing back to Blue Hills via Killabahk and Yarrat Forest
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Coorabakh National Park
"Blue Hills' borders The Coorabakh National Park and a 40km scenic drive will get there. Have morning tea and a toilet break at Starrs Creek picnic area. Wander along the boardwalk through pristine rainforest. Adventure upstream along Starrs Creek and cool off on a hot day. Climb Big Nellie, visit Newby's Cave and take in the views across the Upper Lansdowne Valley from Flat Rock lookout. Follow the Forest Road past Waitui Falls, and emerge at Hannam Vale for tea and scones. Or detour through Comboyne, stopping for a refreshing break at the Udder Cow Cafe before continuing back to Blue Hills via Killabahk and Yarrat Forest
Just off the Pacific Highway at Spring Hill Road lives the award-winning Cattai Wetlands, a beautiful coastal wetland and hidden gem of the Manning Valley.
Cattai Wetlands provide a sanctuary for over 180 species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and regularly spotted goannas. Make your way along one of the many walking tracks, go bird watching, take a picnic or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Speak to your about the best time of year to visit here.
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Cattai Wetlands
Springhill RoadJust off the Pacific Highway at Spring Hill Road lives the award-winning Cattai Wetlands, a beautiful coastal wetland and hidden gem of the Manning Valley.
Cattai Wetlands provide a sanctuary for over 180 species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and regularly spotted goannas. Make your way along one of the many walking tracks, go bird watching, take a picnic or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Speak to your about the best time of year to visit here.
Traverse this quiet country back-lane through local rural landscapes. Explore crystal clear mountain streams meandering beside you. On a warm Summer's day take a dip in one of the sheltered rock pools along the way. An excellent spot for wading children!
Mount Coxcomb Road
Mount Coxcomb RoadTraverse this quiet country back-lane through local rural landscapes. Explore crystal clear mountain streams meandering beside you. On a warm Summer's day take a dip in one of the sheltered rock pools along the way. An excellent spot for wading children!
Entertainment & Activities
The Upper Lansdowne Hall is a hub for the community, used for meetings and entertainment all of kinds, from the weekly craft group to monthly cake and cuppa Sunday mornings, monthly Friday night pizza, trivia nights, plays, concerts and bush dances.
The twice-yearly performances by the Upper Lansdowne Players have been very popular for many years and draw audiences from a wide area
The concerts attract international artists from around the world
Come to one of our events and we promise you’ll have a great time!
If you have never been to Upper Lansdowne you are in for a real treat. Check it out at https://www.upperlansdownehall.org.au/
The Upper Lansdowne Memorial Hall
1412 Upper Lansdowne RoadThe Upper Lansdowne Hall is a hub for the community, used for meetings and entertainment all of kinds, from the weekly craft group to monthly cake and cuppa Sunday mornings, monthly Friday night pizza, trivia nights, plays, concerts and bush dances.
The twice-yearly performances by the Upper Lansdowne Players have been very popular for many years and draw audiences from a wide area
The concerts attract international artists from around the world
Come to one of our events and we promise you’ll have a great time!
If you have never been to Upper Lansdowne you are in for a real treat. Check it out at https://www.upperlansdownehall.org.au/
Arts & Culture
The Manning Regional Art Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub, promoting art and community engagement in the Manning Valley and Midcoast region for 30 years. The Gallery presents a diverse and outstanding exhibition program throughout the year showcasing, emerging and established artists, group and solo shows and high profile touring shows.
The rehearsal and performance space for The Kantabile Chamber Choir.
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Manning Regional Art Gallery
12 Macquarie StThe Manning Regional Art Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub, promoting art and community engagement in the Manning Valley and Midcoast region for 30 years. The Gallery presents a diverse and outstanding exhibition program throughout the year showcasing, emerging and established artists, group and solo shows and high profile touring shows.
The rehearsal and performance space for The Kantabile Chamber Choir.
The Manning Entertainment Centre located at the northern side of town is a 505 seat ampitheatre offering first class facilities for the performing arts.
From local musical theatre to legendary opera stars The MEC has attracted the highest quality performers to the region including The Australian Ballet, Guy Sebastion, David Hobson and Marina Prior!
The MEC
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Manning Entertainment Centre
33 Manning River DrThe Manning Entertainment Centre located at the northern side of town is a 505 seat ampitheatre offering first class facilities for the performing arts.
From local musical theatre to legendary opera stars The MEC has attracted the highest quality performers to the region including The Australian Ballet, Guy Sebastion, David Hobson and Marina Prior!
The MEC
Food Scene
They say, "Country hospitality served here".. and as always, so is great food and the best cakes and scones.
The Udder Cow Cafe Comboyne
1 Comboyne StThey say, "Country hospitality served here".. and as always, so is great food and the best cakes and scones.
Offering superb Indian cuisine in the region. An absolute must do for our family/friend gatherings.
Jashan Lounge Indian Restaurant
103 Victoria StOffering superb Indian cuisine in the region. An absolute must do for our family/friend gatherings.
We visit here often, a very popular spot for vegetarians and omvivores alike!
Open for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
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Garden Grub Cafe
99 Isabella StWe visit here often, a very popular spot for vegetarians and omvivores alike!
Open for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.