(Flower is fuschia heath)
A “BEAUTIFUL” DAY
In typical Ian fashion, I had ideas where I might go but left it till the morning before I was convinced it would be Barren Ground. Despite its unattractive name there was a promise of wildflowers. I’d bypassed it on a previous trip but its curious name lured me in.
I’d zig-zagged up the Jamberoo Mountain Road the day before but I still managed to marginally overshoot the turn off. Alighting at the carpark I could see I wouldn’t be alone, but you certainly wouldn’t call it crowded.
I chose the Griffith Trail, apparently it’s rated number #30 on N.S.W. top 60 day walks. Tasmania really started something all those years ago when they came out with their top 60 brochure, stealing a march on other states. I was so pleased when I cracked 40 of them but N.S.W.’s had escaped me then and continues to do so. I have no idea where the rating on the sign came from.
The trail has a feature, a natural stone bridge. That conjured up all sorts of images in my brain but I wondered if the 8kms would push my dodgy knees to the limit. Nothing ventured…….
There was an expectation of wildflowers. It had said on sites that I’d checked that now was a prime time. They weren’t immediately apparent but when I came across the first batch it was merely a prelude. Soon they were in abundance, at times the best displays I’d ever seen. Violet, yellow and white were in profusion, scattered all along the edge of the track.

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The Lodge Jamberoo

406 Jamberoo Mountain Rd Jamberoo NSW

1.57 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Jamberoo, The Lodge Jamberoo is in the mountains, a 5-minute drive from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Minnamurra Falls.

Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

12 Allowrie Street Jamberoo NSW

$145 nightly

$160 total

Feb 2 - Feb 3

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3.9 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Jamberoo, Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel is a 4-minute drive from Minnamurra Falls and 5 minutes from Jamberoo Action Park.

Serene luxury home with tranquil views on mountain tops

Jamberoo NSW

3.95 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

When you stay at this vacation home in Jamberoo, you'll be by the sea and convenient to Saddleback Mountain.

The Drawing Rooms of Berry

21 Wattamolla Rd Woodhill NSW

4.19 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

With a stay at The Drawing Rooms of Berry in Woodhill, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and Rodway Nature Reserve.

Saddleback Cottage - Hill Pudding Farm

Foxground NSW

4.25 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Foxground, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Granties Maze and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve.

Family home 5 minutes to Jamberoo Water Park

Jamberoo NSW

4.23 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Jamberoo, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Minnamurra Falls and Jamberoo Action Park.

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Broughton Studio - On 5 pristine acres just 5klm/5 minutes easy drive from Berry

Broughton Vale NSW

$213 nightly

$213 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21

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4.65 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Broughton Vale, this cottage is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and 8 minutes from Berry Museum.

Fairmont Cottage

Woodhill NSW

4.64 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Woodhill, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Rodway Nature Reserve and Bundewallah Reserve.

Grandma’s Cottage - Berry NSW

Woodhill Berry NSW

4.81 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

With a stay at this vacation home in Woodhill, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Rodway Nature Reserve and a 1-minute drive from Bundewallah Reserve.

Cedar Corner – serene rural retreat

Broughton Village NSW

4.98 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Broughton Village, this vacation home is a 5-minute drive from Granties Maze and 8 minutes from Berry Museum.

Nova Kiama

31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW

$122 nightly

$135 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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8.17 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Located in Kiama, Nova Kiama is near the airport, a 4-minute walk from Kiama Surf Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Kiama Blowhole.

Park Ridge Retreat

139 Belinda Street Gerringong NSW

$118 nightly

$130 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21

Total with taxes and fees

8.59 mi from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

With a stay at Park Ridge Retreat in Gerringong, you'll be connected to a shopping center, just a 2-minute walk from Natural Necessity and 11 minutes by foot from Werri Beach.

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Lowest Price	$130
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Popular hotels	The Lodge Jamberoo, Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel, Serene luxury home with tranquil views on mountain tops, The Drawing Rooms of Berry, Saddleback Cottage - Hill Pudding Farm, Family home 5 minutes to Jamberoo Water Park, Broughton Studio - On 5 pristine acres just 5klm/5 minutes easy drive from Berry, Fairmont Cottage, Grandma’s Cottage - Berry NSW, Cedar Corner – serene rural retreat, Nova Kiama, Park Ridge Retreat

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Grandma’s Cottage - Berry NSW

5 out of 5

Posted 20 hours ago

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"Alison was easy to contact and always prompt with her replies to my enquiries. Clean house and our two doggies enjoyed running around the fenced yard. Also met Sally the miniature pony on our second day. Enjoyed our stay. "

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