Forestry Corporation of NSW
CATEGORY
Forestry Management
ABOUT
Forestry Corporation of NSW has been managing environmental sustainability, tourism and renewable timber production in NSW’s State-owned commercial native and plantation State forests for more than a century.
We balance environmental conservation and community recreation with timber production and access for other primary industries such as grazing and beekeeping to ensure our forests sustainably deliver multiple benefits to the community for the long term.
CONTACT
12 Garnett Road
GREEN HILLS NSW 2323
PO Box 2255
GREEN HILLS NSW 2323
Phone: 1300 655 687
Fosterton Biodynamic Farm
CATEGORY
Eco accommodation
ABOUT
The Silo Hut provides fully self-contained accommodation for 2 adults. The two grain silos belonging to the original dairy have been beautifully converted to a farm stay by our local builder Mark De Hoogh. The crafted interior is comfortable and attractive, comprises two tall, round rooms with peaked ceilings, a bathroom and a veranda. The walls and ceilings are made from plywood and there are plantation pine wooden floors. The Silo Hut is elevated and provides picturesque views of the valley, the river flats and hills. One silo is a bedroom / living area and the other silo is the kitchen. There is a veranda at the front and a bathroom at the rear.
CONTACT
Phone: 4992 3408
Email: info@fostertonfarm.com.au
Website: www.fostertonfarm.com.au/
Fosterton Farm Bakery
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Primary Industries, Shopping and Specialty Retail Services
ABOUT
Fosterton Farm Bakery is a small family business located on our farm in the Fosterton Valley, Dungog. We make Demeter Certified Biodynamic bread from flour we mill freshly each week, from grains purchased directly from Demeter Certified Australian farmers. The flour is stoneground and the majority of our bread is slow-leavened sourdough. We do make some other products, including sweet and savoury pastries, using some products from our farm, such as beef and vegetables. Our bread and pastries are sold off the farm at the the Saturday morning Dungog bread van and on Wednesdays through a number of shops. For more information, see our website.
CONTACT
T 4992 3408
E info@fostertonfarm.com.au
Fosterton Retreat
CATEGORY
Lodging and Travel, Tourism
ABOUT
Fosterton Retreat is located on the Fosterton Loop, nestled in the foothills of the Barrington Tops. It is only 10 minutes drive from Dungog, an hour from Newcastle and two and a half hours from Sydney travelling north via the M1 Pacific Motorway (formerly F3 freeway). The location is also convenient to those travelling from the mid north coast through Stroud on the Bucketts Way.
The property of 100 acres overlooks a pristine rainforest valley and the Barrington Tops. The Lodge and Cabins are located conveniently to the access roads with breathtaking views across the valley to the Barrington Tops and a short stroll to the pristine “Die Happy” creek. The picnic and swimming holes along the flowing Williams River is a 2km drive away.
LOCATION
208 Moylans Road
Fosterton NSW 2420
CONTACT
Max & Bronwyn Greive
c/ 366 Maitland Road
Mayfield NSW 2304.
T 0439 500 909
Fosterton Schoolhouse
CATEGORY
Accommodation
ABOUT
The Fosterton Schoolhouse was built in 1914, operated as an infants and primary school until its closure in 1964.
It was used as a residence for some years, and now has been recently renovated for use as self-catering accommodation best suited for two adults.
The schoolhouse is set within a private 2-acre property on the picturesque Fosterton loop, just 7km from the township of Dungog.
CONTACT
700 Fosterton Road,
FOSTERTON NSW 2420
Phone: 02 4992 3794
Mobile: 0409 031 518