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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Urbenville is a village (population 321 in 2016) in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The nearby state forests and national parks are popular with four-wheel-drive and off-road enthusiasts. Urbenville is a convenient stop when travelling between New England and South East Queensland.
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Cottage built 1892 for the Lamb family - originally sited on their property 39 km north-west of Urbenville. The museum showcases historical displays rooms as how the settlers lived, and also shows presentations relating to the history of Urbenville and the local timber industry.
A high-drop waterfall that only flows after rainfall. Steep steps from the carpark to the viewing platform - not wheelchair accessible. No amenities.
Tooloom National Park
A stunning lookout with views towards the Great Dividing Range - bring binoculars. Nearby is a picnic area with toilets, picnic tables, barbecues (bring your own wood, or bring gas barbecues), bring your own drinking water. No smoking, no pets. Also nearby is the Tooloom Walking Track through subtropical rainforest - a 1-km loop, Grade 2, about 15-45 min. Mobile phone reception is little to none.
Lawn bowls.
Pub fare.
Fast food
Camping. 4WD trails of varying difficulty. Bushwalking. Canoeing (bring your own canoes and lifejackets). Dogs welcome. Firewood $10 per 35 kg bag. Bring your own drinking water.
50 sites, powered and unpowered. Suitable for caravans and RVs. Flush toilets. Wood barbecues - bring own firewood. It is advisable to treat the water before drinking. Community noticeboard and visitors information. Phone the Urbenville Visitors Information Centre on the above number for further information. Pets permitted.
Supermarket. Fast food. Petrol. Australia Post agent (Tu-Th only).
By plane
The nearest airport with regular scheduled services is at Lismore.
Private transport is essential, as there is no taxi service nor is there a local bus service in Urbenville.
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Lismore · Regional · LSY
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