New South Wales · Attraction
Gostwyck Chapel and Elm Avenue
Autumn gold on a station
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Standing on the grounds of historic Gostwyck Station 11 kilometres east of Uralla, the sandstone All Saints Anglican Church is flanked by a magnificent avenue of English elms planted in the nineteenth century. In autumn, the elms turn to deep gold while Virginia Creeper dresses the chapel itself in brilliant red, creating a scene that draws photographers and visitors from across New South Wales.
The chapel was built in 1921 as a memorial to Major Clive Collingwood Dangar, who died from injuries sustained during the First World War. Bricks were fired on-site at the station, and a low stone wall protects the building from seasonal floodwaters. The station itself was first established by Edward Gostwyck Cory in 1832 and later developed by the Dangar pastoral family.
The best time to visit is during autumn, from late March through May, when the elm canopy reaches peak colour. The site is accessible via a tourist drive off the Uralla Road, and visitors are welcome to walk among the trees and picnic on the grounds, though the chapel is on private working station land and the privacy of the property should be respected.
The location also rewards visitors in any season, with deep dappled shade in summer, bare sculptural forms in winter, and a haze of fresh green in spring.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Gostwyck Chapel and Elm Avenue.
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