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Ebor NSW 2453

Ebor is a tiny high-country village on the Northern Tablelands along the scenic Waterfall Way, famed for Ebor Falls and trout-filled streams. It appeals to nature lovers, touring motorists, and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to national parks.

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Why families consider Ebor

Close-knit rural community with a mix of farmers, forestry and tourism workers, plus tree-changers and retirees. Lifestyle is quiet and outdoorsy, centred on bushwalking, fishing and country hospitality.

Amenities & services

  • Ebor Falls Hotel Motel (pub/bistro)
  • Fusspots at Ebor (café)
  • Ebor General Store & fuel
  • Nearest supermarkets in Dorrigo and Armidale
  • Nearest medical at Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service and Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
  • Dorrigo Library, Hickory St, Dorrigo
  • Armidale War Memorial Library, Rusden St, Armidale
  • Guyra Library, Dangar St, Guyra

Transport & connectivity

  • NSW TrainLink coach services between Armidale and Coffs Harbour via Ebor
  • Waterfall Way (B78)
  • Ebor–Guyra Road
  • Nearest train: Armidale Station (NSW TrainLink Xplorer to Sydney)
  • Local school bus services

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Ebor Falls lookouts and walking tracks
  • Trout fishing on Guy Fawkes River and local streams
  • Bushwalking and camping in nearby national parks
  • Ebor Showground events and camping
  • Ebor Falls (Guy Fawkes River National Park)
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • New England National Park

Education context

No dedicated childcare in Ebor; families use family day care or centres in Dorrigo (~46km) and Armidale (~80km).

  • University of New England (Armidale campus) ~80km west
  • Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour campus) ~110km east