Bushwalking, farm stays, canoeing, scenic drives and camping are all popular activities. There are also regular farmers markets and some tasty home-style cooking to be sampled throughout the town.
Gloucester sits at the gateway to the Barrington Tops and has some truly spectacular natural scenery – make sure your camera battery has plenty of charge! There is a range of accommodation options from secluded country cottages and farm stays to luxury wilderness resorts.
Agriculture is the primary economic driver for the area along with tourism, mining and timber production. There is also a growing focus on the commercial and manufacturing sectors. The town is popular with older people and many hobby farms and holiday homes have popped up in recent times buoyed by those from the city seeking a ‘tree change’.
Gloucester’s Tourist Information Centre is a great source of local advice and is open seven days a week. Alternatively, it’s not hard to find a friendly face in the street who will be willing to give you some local tips, hints and suggestions for getting the most out of your Gloucester experience.
