Clunes

A playground in the heart of the village, views across a valley and a gallery with a distinctive studio kiln give Clunes a range of different facets. There are also North Coast Federation-style houses, a bookshop with many rooms and a café offering regional produce. If you’re looking for a holiday rental in Clunes, you can consider which of these discoveries you’d like to shape your stay.

Village Park and Townscape

Clunes Village Park has a playground right in the middle of the village. This gives families with children a specific point of interest during their stay; at the same time, the park offers views across the valley towards Alstonville. The playground and valley views bring together two different interests in one named location, without requiring a particular itinerary.

The beautiful North Coast Federation-style houses are also part of Clunes’ townscape. They offer a different point of interest from the experiences in the park or the attractions related to books and pottery. Anyone interested in the design of places can take in this architectural character as part of a visit to Clunes.

Discover Pottery and Books

The exhibition space of Byron Clay Workers Gallery is located at Fairview Studios, 114 Stewarts Road, Clunes. The gallery is next to Johns Studio, which was established in 1972. This connection between the gallery and the neighbouring studio gives pottery enthusiasts specific names and a clear point of reference for their discoveries in Clunes.

A distinctive feature of Byron Clay Workers Gallery is the wood-fired downdraught studio kiln it surrounds: it is the largest of its kind in Australia. The kiln sets this cultural attraction apart from the town’s other features. Together with the gallery and Johns Studio, it offers a particular reason to discover Clunes from the perspective of ceramic craftsmanship.

At Uncle Peter’s Books, visitors can browse seven rooms with shelves completely filled with books. The shop has more than 30,000 quality second-hand books. The seven rooms and the extensive collection make browsing a major attraction in its own right: rather than focusing on just one title, visitors can explore the full shelves across several rooms.

If you’d like to view publications from the Abebooks catalogue in the shop, Uncle Peter’s Books can arrange this with 24 hours’ notice. This option requires specific advance planning. It complements browsing at your leisure with a targeted option for visitors interested in particular catalogue publications.

Regional Produce and Choosing Your Stay

Clunes Store and Cellars offers regional produce and a welcoming café. This adds a culinary element to the choice of places to visit, alongside the park, pottery and books. The produce appeals to visitors who appreciate regional offerings; the café offers another reason to experience Clunes beyond its cultural and architectural features.

Discover More Places

You can also discover these places: Mandurama, Moonee Beach, Monkerai, Moorebank, Wollongbar, Lidster, Horningsea Park, Currans Hill.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.