Somewhere to go over Christmas

Go nowhere over xmas holidays, not worth it, miserable time with 239048203948203948203948 screaming kids per sq foot.. and parents that dont give a shiat

Wait till everyone goes back to work, and then go on holidays whereever you like, and have it to yourself.

check out the book available from this site, holidaying with dogs, shows ya where you can and cant go.

The Barringtons is all National Park and therefor no dogs are allowed. There are any number of places around the Tabulum/Kyogle area that are in State Forests and dogs are allowed. Another area that you could look at is along the old Grafton - Glen Innes Rd, towards the Mann River. There are public reserves along there that you could take dogs, however, keep in mind that these reserves are next to properties that have cattle and must be kept under control. Where ever you go, have a great time, but please don't think about the national parks.

Fair enough.

If you want a State Forest area near the Barringtons, there is an area north of Dungog called Frying Pan Creek. You head towards Chichester Dam and then up into Frying Pan Creek and there are numerous State Forest camping area.

Good place to use as a base for exporing the Barringtons, but VERY popular with the Sydney and Newcastle people, especially around Xmas/New year.

Have fun

Desk Bound

Try this URL

http://www.forest.nsw.gov.au/recreation/_scripts/area.asp?areaID=60

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Recreation in State forests of the Lower Barrington Tops

Area name Frying Pan Creek and Coachwood Forest Park

Facilities: BBQ/Toilets/Lookout/Walking Trail/Swimming/Camping

Summary Another picturesque and very popular camping and picnic area on the banks of the fast flowing Telegherry River is Frying Pan Creek. Frying Pan is well liked by trail bike riders.

On the opposite bank is the Coachwood Camping Area. The two kilometre (return) walking trail to Problem Creek Falls starts at the downstream end of the Coachwood Camping area. This spot is popular with family groups and those wishing to enjoy river-based activities.

Map Lower North Coast Forest Map
Reference E - 7

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Have fun

You can make up an interesting trip that will absorb some time coming down from Brisy. 4 years back we drove up to Maleny from Syd & planned it along all the forest logging trails & council fire trails. Hardly saw the bitumen anywhere except to cross it occasionally. We took 7 days to do the trip.Carpe Diem

Have u heard of CALOUNDRA ?