A xmas spot?

[robert handfield <>]

We're looking for a place to spend a few days at Christmas (literally over
Xmas eve and Xmas +) that provides a combination of good accomodation and
meals, reasonable birding, some bushwalking and where we won't be totally
isolated (ie we're not hermits).  Should be on the east 1/3 of Australia;
probably  the New England area of NSW would be best time wise.

 Is anybody out there able to comment on O'Reilly's vs Binna Burra Lodge -
they both sound good from the brochures.   Any other suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

Bob & Marg Handfield