A shorter forest walk
The Arboretum & 39 Steps
Walk among the Arboretum’s planted trees and follow the paths towards 39 Steps Waterfall.
Enter from Oak Avenue. Natural paths can be damp, uneven and slippery.
Walk & visitor informationAROUND HOGSBACK
Forests, waterfalls and village visits.
Places to go in Hogsback.
Find forest walks, waterfalls, pottery studios and local art to visit during your stay.
Browse the places below ↓
WALKS NEARBY
Forests and waterfalls.
A forest waterfall walk
Madonna & Child Waterfall
Make the descent through indigenous forest to one of Hogsback’s best-known waterfalls. The water changes with the seasons; the journey includes roots, rocks and a climb back, so choose a route that suits your group.
Check the current route and weather. A short distance does not mean an easy walk.
Routes & visitor informationA walk to the yellowwood
The Big Tree
A yellowwood in the indigenous forest gives this walk its name. Leave time to notice the birds, ferns and changing light along the way. Ask locally about the best current approach rather than joining a longer trail by accident.
Use the current local walking guide and allow enough daylight for your return.
Municipal visitor informationIN THE VILLAGE
Art, pottery and gardens.
The labyrinth and gardens
The Labyrinth at The Edge
Follow the winding path of the labyrinth at The Edge Mountain Retreat, then take time for its garden and mountain setting. The venue also has a restaurant.
Contact the venue for current visitor access and restaurant reservations.
The Edge visitor informationOutdoor art and a studio
The Eco-Shrine
Diana Graham’s outdoor art installation brings painting, sculpture and ecology together in the Hogsback landscape. Pair a visit with time to look at the work in the adjoining studio.
Confirm opening arrangements and any entrance fee with the Eco-Shrine before visiting.
Eco-Shrine visitor informationPottery and local makers
Starways Arts Centre
Browse wood-fired pottery and the work of resident and visiting makers at Starways. Contact Starways about studio visits and pottery workshops.
Ask Starways directly about visits, workshops and its current events programme.
Starways pottery & visitsA TWO-NIGHT STAY
A weekend in Hogsback.
A few ideas for your visit.
Arrival day.
Check in to your cottage, unpack and choose somewhere in the village for a meal.
Your full day.
Choose a forest walk for suitable weather, or make time for pottery, art and a garden visit. Keep the afternoon flexible.
Departure morning.
Enjoy breakfast and a last look at the trees. Plan any final village stop around your confirmed checkout arrangements.
Independent attractions, meals and activities are arranged separately. Check current access, bookings and opening arrangements with each venue.
A LITTLE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Before you set out.
Bring shoes with grip and a warm layer. Mountain weather changes, and wet forest paths can be slippery. Ask about current access before choosing a walk.
Current Hogsback walking information ↗
Visitor information reviewed 19 October 2026. Photography shows Hogsback scenery, rather than a verified photograph of every attraction.
Which Hogsback walk is a gentler place to start?
The Arboretum and 39 Steps offer a gentler introduction than the steeper waterfall routes. Expect natural surfaces and check conditions after rain; suitability depends on your group.
What can we do on a misty or rainy day?
Consider a pottery or studio visit, a village meal, or a quiet day in your cottage. Confirm venue opening arrangements directly. Leave slippery forest descents for more suitable weather.
How should we plan a two-night Hogsback break?
Keep arrival day light, choose one main outing for your full day, and leave time for a slower morning before departure. Our cottages have a minimum stay of two nights.
Are these activities included in the cottage booking?
No. These are independent places to explore around Hogsback. Any entrance fees, meals, guides or workshops are arranged separately with the relevant venue or operator.
STAY AT FANTASIA
Choose your cottage.
The Lantern for two. Grace Cottage for up to six. Each cottage is booked separately, with a minimum stay of two nights.