Willow Tree, NSW – Back From The Brink | 4K Walking & Driving Tour

Willow Tree, NSW – Back From The Brink | 4K Walking & Driving Tour

Let’s explore Willow Tree, in the Liverpool Plains of NSW. Recently on the brink of collapse until local residents and benefactors worked together to rescue it. Located along the New England Highway, just north of Murrurundi. In it’s heyday Willow Tree was an essential rest stop for northern travellers, and a service centre during Australia’s gold rush era.

In recent years the town has languished until caring residents and benefactors rescued it and reversed its fortunes

In this relaxed 35 minute POV walking and driving scenic tour we’ll explore the town from it’s revitalised commercial area, to its quiet suburban streets, and its facilities and amenities for travellers.

Perhaps you’ll decide that Willow Tree is worth a visit or a stay during your travels?

The tour features ambient environmental sounds, no voice or music. Filmed in 4K and including text based commentary to provide context and history.

Features of today’s tour:
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0:00:15 Walking tour – Willow Tree Inn and a local map
0:01:20 Walking tour – Old bank building
0:01:54 Walking tour – Butcher
0:02:40 Walking tour – Plains Pantry (bakery)
0:03:15 Walking tour – General stores
0:04:05 Walking tour – Tourist information centre
0:06:00 Walking tour – King George Memorial Park
0:07:00 Driving tour begins nearby the Willow Tree Inn
0:07:55 Driving tour – St Oswald’s Anglican Church
0:10:40 Driving tour – Park, Inn and Train Station
0:13:20 Exploring the Catholic Church
0:15:40 Driving tour – Views on Raphie Howard Drive
0:19:40 Driving tour – Crossing the rail line to the south side of town
0:21:00 Driving tour – Willow Tree Train Station
0:24:30 Driving tour – Willow Tree Bowling Club
0:24:45 Driving tour – Willow Tree Recreation Ground and Freedom Camping
0:25:15 Stopping at Silos owned by Grain Corp
0:29:35 Driving tour – Willow Tree Cemetery
0:32:00 Driving tour – The other cemetery
0:33:30 End of video

Video recorded on 2 July 2026

Did you find this video informative? Leave a comment and share your experiences in the region.

Are you enjoying this Upper Hunter / New England series of videos?
– Murrurundi town tour – https://youtu.be/fXXc7GgFvlU
– Murrurundi to Willow Tree scenic drive – https://youtu.be/eEPejSf31bQ
– More Upper Hunter videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR86SEFxwZt5tibEzjeVk5HdSF__d9esF

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Today’s journey takes place in the lands of the “Wanaruah” and “Kamilaroi” first nations peoples. I acknowledge their connection to the land and also pay my respects to their ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging.
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Are you interested in where I get my information from? View my information sources in this link – https://public.qwerky.online/video-resources/2026-07-02-willow-tree/information-sources.pdf

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