The Channon: Arts and crafts at the foot of the Nightcap Ranges

At the foot of the Nightcap Ranges lies The Channon, where arts and crafts, memorial sites and nature excursions offer different ways to experience a stay. The town combines a long-established arts and crafts market with natural attractions outside the town. As you plan your trip, consider whether you would like to spend more time at the market and exploring the town, or also plan excursions.

Arts and crafts and market life

The Channon Craft Market was established in 1976 and is considered Australia’s oldest arts and crafts market. It is held in Coronation Park, which is also booked for local markets. Stallholders display and sell arts and crafts, art, produce and other products there. Street performances and live entertainment are part of the market, as are food and drink vendors. The mix allows you to tailor your visit to different interests: browse arts and crafts and art, discover produce, and include performances or food in your plans. Arts and crafts galleries also attract visitors to The Channon.

Memorial sites and the tavern

The Channon First and Second World War Memorial Gates consist of a square archway with two honour rolls attached to the pillars. For travellers interested in memorial sites as well as the market, they are a specific cultural point of interest in The Channon.

The Channon Tavern is located in a former butter factory, connecting a visit with the building’s former use. It serves homemade pub meals; the food menu may change. The tavern has outdoor picnic seating and a climbing frame for children. If you are travelling with children, you can take these two specific features into account when planning a visit to the tavern.

Nature and planning excursions

The World Heritage-listed Nightcap National Park can be reached from The Channon after a 15-kilometre drive. Protesters Falls is also a destination for nature experiences, located a 15-kilometre drive from town. Access conditions at Protesters Falls may vary, so check the National Parks’ current advice before visiting.

Nearby is Zaytuna Farm, an agricultural permaculture demonstration and education farm. Visits are possible only as part of a farm tour booked in advance; tours are offered four times a year. Check tour dates and booking requirements before your trip. This gives you a choice between nature destinations and an agricultural educational visit, each with its own excursion considerations.

Practical information and accommodation

The Channon General Store offers everyday essentials, fresh produce and takeaway food. The range may change. Its offerings combine everyday shopping with produce and food to take away.

The market, galleries, memorial and tavern offer experiences in town; the nature destinations and farm tour add other options, each with its own travel or booking requirements. Consider which of these types of visits you would like to include before choosing your accommodation.

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For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.