Gloucester (New South Wales) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in New South Wales, Australia
About Gloucester (New South Wales)
The Gloucester district was first visited by Robert Dawson, Chief Agent for the Australian Agricultural Company - or the A.A. Company as it was generally known - in 1826. Settlement occurred in the 1830s. The township of Gloucester was established in 1855, primarily for sheep farming, however it became apparent that the land was not entirely suitable. In 1876, gold was discovered in Copeland, a small town north-west of Gloucester. Copeland became a large town of over 3,000 inhabitants due to the gold discovery and the large number of red cedar (Toona australis) trees. However, the population has since dwindled to a population of a few hundred. The Australian Agricultural Company had been awarded mineral rights to half a million acres (2,000km²) between the Karuah River and the Manning Rive
Top Attractions in Gloucester (New South Wales)
Explore the best things to see and do in Gloucester (New South Wales):
- ★Gloucester District Historical Society Museum
Where to Eat in Gloucester (New South Wales)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Roadies Cafe
- 🍴Yim Thai Gloucester
Where to Stay in Gloucester (New South Wales)
- 🏨Gloucester Country Lodge
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