Crows Nest

Perched on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, the old timber town of Crows Nest lies amongst undulating hills and is built around the attractive village green. In the centre of the green, is the statue of Jimmy Crow, after whom the town was named. Its streets are filled with striking old buildings that house antique shops, cafés, galleries and a museum.

Held in October each year, the Crows Nest Festival includes the infamous Perseverance Cup for racing worms among its highlights. Salts Antiques, Carbethon Folk Museum, (opens in new window) the regional art gallery, Crows Nest Soft Drink (opens in new window) factory and a community arts and crafts centre are all within easy walking distance from the town centre. The Crows Nest National Park (opens in new window) is a short drive away and offers day and overnight visitors bird-watching and bush walking opportunities in this dry-sclerophyll forest.