It’s a calm country drive to small and sweet Tyalgum, passing paddocks of dairy cows and curving alongside the Oxley River. Nurtured by its creative and visionary community, Tyalgum hosts a bustling monthly market, regular music and dance events and a wellness festival, while year-round, there are colourfully stocked artisan stores full of art, garden ware books and hand-made jewellery. Award-winning high teas are on the menu at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. There’s also a general store stocked with locally made foods and friendly smiles, authentic gelateria, gin bar, coffee roaster, bakery, beer brews and artisan pizzas.