Explore Local Towns and Areas

 Ballandean:

Wallangarra:  15 kilometres south from the Lodge on the New England Highway.  Wallangarra is a small village on the border of Queensland

and New South Wales.  Wallangarra has a small general store, fuel, butcher shop and hotel.

Drake: Originally a mining town surrounded by gold mines, still popular for fossicking and fishing.  Today, remnants of these early gold mining days can still be seen.  The township is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountain ranges.  Panning for alluvial gold in creeks in the Drake district affords a day that is fun for the whole family.

Urbenville: Great for bush walking and 4wd enthusiasts.  Tenterfield Shire boasts 10 state forests most of which are in the Urbenville area.  Maps detailing drives are available.  Fishing is popular along the many rivers and streams and there are excellent camping spots.

Torrington: Once a rich tin mining town, it is hard to believe that the remaining few buildings, piles of bricks and rubble represent what was once a thriving community.  It still attracts dreamers with picks and shovels, but the many reserves and bush areas make for excellent walking and camping adventures.