TOURS ATTRACTIONS ZARA

Enjoy an hour long fun, informative, hands on walking tour and talk. Over 100 miniature animals are featured in the miniature animal collection on this working stud farm. As well as over 50 miniature horses, you'll see imported miniature zebu cattle, a rare chestnut miniature mule and miniature donkeys. Many of these have been imported from the USA and come in many colours. See them, pat them and you will love them! Set on the banks of the magnificent Crystal Creek where native fish, tortoises and eels abound, and provide the perfect setting to enjoy morning or afternoon tea and lunch. Feed the native fish, turtles and eels as you savour their tasty treats, or wander through the plant nursery with a huge selection of rare and native plants at inexpensive prices. See many rare unusual rainforest and exotic trees planted in the grounds.

They only have one Cabin and it's all yours! Kick back and relax in your own private, cosy and fully equipped creek side cabin at Waterfall Hideout in the beautiful Mt Warning rainforest of Tweed Valley Northern New South Wales. Located in the rainforests of Zara, half way between Chillingham and Limpinwood, Waterfall Hideout offers a secluded and romantic spa retreat for one couple only. Sit on your veranda and watch as the wildlife comes down to the creek to drink, or sunbathe in complete peace on the large expanse of lawn near the rainforest waterfall. Home to a pair of platypus, a family of turtles, wild ducks, and local crayfish, Jacksons Creek runs past your cabin about 20 metres from the veranda. Cosy Romantic Wood fire in Winter. Relax and enjoy the local wildlife go by or enjoy a spa in the privacy of your own secluded rainforest getaway....

This quaint and quirky silversmith studio is a must-see on your travels when visiting the Tweed hinterland. Located on the main street of charming Tyalgum village, the studio is brimming with an inspiring collection of upcycled and vintage furnishings, housed within a delightful, original historic wooden building. There are many intriguing artefacts and vintage jewellery making tools on display, including an anvil whose provenance is from the south of France, 1700. The jewellery on display is handcrafted on site, and as this is a working studio, you can catch local silversmith Kirra Springs at work at her bench Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am - 4pm. All pieces are one of a kind, using only eco friendly precious metals and ethically-sourced, high grade stones. ...

Tyalgum is a small, pretty town nestled in the foothills of Mount Warning, the worlds largest extinct shield volcano. Every September the annual Tyalgum Classical Music Festival is held in the Tyalgum Hall that is famous for its great acoustics. Visit the arts and crafts shops for local handicrafts and home wares, or enjoy fresh delicious treats and coffee at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe, found in the Old Bakery building. Take a stroll along the creek or visit the Tyalgum Pub that has a local swimming pool. Tyalgum offers spectacular views and open spaces for picnics. ...

Numinbah was named after the Aboriginal word 'Nyummin' meaning hold tight country, its narrow valley was thought to hold the two mountains together. Head from the township of Numinbah north through the Numinbah Valley and enjoy a beautiful scenic drive. Numinbah is home to Numinbah Forest Reserve and is close to Lamington National Park and Springbrook National Park. Explore dry open eucalypts and orange flowering silky oaks, bushwalks, horse riding and cycling. Visit Natural Arch and its cave of glow worms that radiate at night. Numinbah Valley played host to an aircrew school in World War Two. Airmen training for New Guinea combat were taught jungle survival skills in the rainforest near Egg Rock and The Pocket. Around this area, look for Australian native plants such as kangaroo paw grown for export. ...

A wonderful discovery in the heart of Tyalgum, nestled in the quaint back gardens of Flutterbies Cafe and Celestial Dew Guesthouse. Marketta Lane houses a collective of artisans, galleries, bookshop, silversmith, clothing and giftware, handmade crafts, chalk paint and homewares, vintage clothing rails, handcrafted beauty and eco lifestyle products. Many of the treasures you will come across are handmade right there in the village, adding to the uniqueness of what you will discover. A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! ...

Upper Crystal Creek is found on the road to Chillingham not far from the town of Murwillumbah. It is set on the banks of the Crystal Creek where native fish, tortoises and wildlife are found. Families enjoy the Crystal Creek Miniatures Palmdale Stud with its baby foals, miniature cattle and calves. Stop at the Rainforest Veranda Cafe for local food and coffee....