Alstonville

The village of Alstonville is an Aladdin's cave for curio hunters and culture buffs with its historic buildings, classic Australian architecture, art gallery and intimate cafe's and tea-houses. Alstonville offers an amazing variety of specialty, gift and souvenir shopping that feature local crafts and produce and is well worth an extended visit. Alstonville is famous for its tibouchinas and from Autumn through to Winter, the streets and gardens blossom in vivid shades of purple. Hidden throughout the surrounding plateau are secluded waterfalls, lush, sub-tropical parks and at Victoria Park Nature Reserve, a magnificent renmant of the 'Big Scrub' with some idyllic picnic spots.