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Overlooking the Ocean and Goolawah Beach. There is a new Cafe located at Crescent Head SURF CLUB, great coffee &food. Pricing is good.
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Crescent Head Lookout
Overlooking the Ocean and Goolawah Beach. There is a new Cafe located at Crescent Head SURF CLUB, great coffee &food. Pricing is good.
Hat Head National Park near Kempsey is a place of exceptional beauty. The beaches, sand dunes, rainforest and wetlands offer an ideal backdrop for bush walking, camping or a quiet picnic.
Lots of walking tracks to choose from and excellent fishing and whale watching.
Birdwatchers can look for black swans and spoon bills in the parks wetlands, hawks and Eagles soaring above beach cliffs and shorebirds like curlews and plovers around the beach.
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Hat Head National Park
Hat Head RoadHat Head National Park near Kempsey is a place of exceptional beauty. The beaches, sand dunes, rainforest and wetlands offer an ideal backdrop for bush walking, camping or a quiet picnic.
Lots of walking tracks to choose from and excellent fishing and whale watching.
Birdwatchers can look for black swans and spoon bills in the parks wetlands, hawks and Eagles soaring above beach cliffs and shorebirds like curlews and plovers around the beach.
Timbertown is a popular attraction, depicting the colonial era of the sawmiller's village in Northern NSW. Its located on 39 hectares of Blackbutt forest on the Oxley highway at Wauchope.
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Timbertown
2325 Oxley HwyTimbertown is a popular attraction, depicting the colonial era of the sawmiller's village in Northern NSW. Its located on 39 hectares of Blackbutt forest on the Oxley highway at Wauchope.
Its a multiple award winning Koala and wildlife park. It's also famous for being a koala breeding centre and is located in Port Macqarie.
You can get up-close and personal to Australian exotic animals.
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Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
61 Billabong DrIts a multiple award winning Koala and wildlife park. It's also famous for being a koala breeding centre and is located in Port Macqarie.
You can get up-close and personal to Australian exotic animals.
This National Park is located near the town of Port Macquarie. its a popular tourist area and on 76-hectares.
It has a 1.3km board walk through a remnant of seaside rainforest and you'll possibly spot Land Mullet lizards and big monitor 'lizards' too. Birds: the Whip, Bell Birds Cookaburrahs can be heard. There are information boards placed throughout and plenty of seats along the way to rest and take it all in.
Stunning Cafe and coffee on site.
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Centro de la Selva Tropical de Sea Acres
159 Pacific DrThis National Park is located near the town of Port Macquarie. its a popular tourist area and on 76-hectares.
It has a 1.3km board walk through a remnant of seaside rainforest and you'll possibly spot Land Mullet lizards and big monitor 'lizards' too. Birds: the Whip, Bell Birds Cookaburrahs can be heard. There are information boards placed throughout and plenty of seats along the way to rest and take it all in.
Stunning Cafe and coffee on site.
The bike trails are made up from 20-25 km of mountain bike trails in the Kalateenee State Forest just outside of Kempsey. The trails are maintained to a high standard n dark and available to the public to use free of charge.
Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails
330 Macleay Valley WayThe bike trails are made up from 20-25 km of mountain bike trails in the Kalateenee State Forest just outside of Kempsey. The trails are maintained to a high standard n dark and available to the public to use free of charge.
Akubra hats are an Aussie tradition. when the Crocodile Dundee brand was introduced to the world, the famous and iconic Akubra hat made international status. It's a 4th generation Aussie favourite and made in Kempsey.
You can pick up your piece of Australian history today with Akubra!
Akubra Hats Pty Ltd
89 South StAkubra hats are an Aussie tradition. when the Crocodile Dundee brand was introduced to the world, the famous and iconic Akubra hat made international status. It's a 4th generation Aussie favourite and made in Kempsey.
You can pick up your piece of Australian history today with Akubra!
It offers a panoramic view over Camden haven and of the east coast of Australia and is a perfect area to enjoy a small picnic. From here you'll find easy hiking trails and the more challenging Laurieton track - if you dare!
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North Brother lookout
Captain Cook Bicentenary RoadIt offers a panoramic view over Camden haven and of the east coast of Australia and is a perfect area to enjoy a small picnic. From here you'll find easy hiking trails and the more challenging Laurieton track - if you dare!
The modern world ceases to exist when you step into a rainforest! The cars, buildings, technology, the rush - they're all gone! Dorrigo offers a skywalk, rainforest and waterfall experience. Enjoy the escape.
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Skywalk Dorrigo National Park
Sky WalkThe modern world ceases to exist when you step into a rainforest! The cars, buildings, technology, the rush - they're all gone! Dorrigo offers a skywalk, rainforest and waterfall experience. Enjoy the escape.
This is the tallest single-drop waterfall in NSW and the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere. There are four different ways to view the falls. First is the view near the car park at the top of the falls, and another is near the waterfall drop-off. (Both are easy effort). Then the 3rd option is a 10-minute walk down a timbered walkway to The Knoll. This viewing platform is directly opposite the falls for a top-to-bottom vista of the waters tumbling into the ravine below. The last option is worth the effort! Descending 641 steps to the base of the falls, with rest stops (that will be appreciated on the way up again). At the bottom is a rock pool misted by the spray of the water. Plenty of plant species, birds and animals to see along the way.
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Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls RoadThis is the tallest single-drop waterfall in NSW and the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere. There are four different ways to view the falls. First is the view near the car park at the top of the falls, and another is near the waterfall drop-off. (Both are easy effort). Then the 3rd option is a 10-minute walk down a timbered walkway to The Knoll. This viewing platform is directly opposite the falls for a top-to-bottom vista of the waters tumbling into the ravine below. The last option is worth the effort! Descending 641 steps to the base of the falls, with rest stops (that will be appreciated on the way up again). At the bottom is a rock pool misted by the spray of the water. Plenty of plant species, birds and animals to see along the way.
Hasting's River Horse Riding offers a collective experience to ensure you have a safe ride. Scenic rides along the banks of Wauchope's Hastings River, the beautiful beaches of Port Macquarie and the glistening waters of Queens' Lake.
Hastings River Horse Riding
22 Ennis RoadHasting's River Horse Riding offers a collective experience to ensure you have a safe ride. Scenic rides along the banks of Wauchope's Hastings River, the beautiful beaches of Port Macquarie and the glistening waters of Queens' Lake.
Hop aboard one of Australia's own camels and be delighted with stories, amazing facts and history of this incredible "ship of the desert". Bookings cannot be made - come down to the beach and you'll be able to get onto the next available ride.
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Camel Ride
161-163 Matthew Flinders DrHop aboard one of Australia's own camels and be delighted with stories, amazing facts and history of this incredible "ship of the desert". Bookings cannot be made - come down to the beach and you'll be able to get onto the next available ride.
Old Bottlebutt is a grand and ancient Red Bloodwood tree located in the Burrawan State Forest. It is the largest recorded example of its kind and is estimated over 200 years old. It is the main feature of this beautiful 600m loop walking track, beginning and ending at the Burrawan picnic area. Old Bottlebutt is a special place, a place to stay and enjoy the sounds of nature.
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'Old Bottlebutt' (Red Bloodwood tree)
Old Bottlebutt is a grand and ancient Red Bloodwood tree located in the Burrawan State Forest. It is the largest recorded example of its kind and is estimated over 200 years old. It is the main feature of this beautiful 600m loop walking track, beginning and ending at the Burrawan picnic area. Old Bottlebutt is a special place, a place to stay and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Tourism Australia rated Port Macquarie's 9km coastal walk from Town to Lighthouse Beach, as one of the country's top four spectacular coastal walks.
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Coastal Walk
Shelly Beach RoadTourism Australia rated Port Macquarie's 9km coastal walk from Town to Lighthouse Beach, as one of the country's top four spectacular coastal walks.
Port Macquarie was one of the earliest convict settlements outside of Sydney, and this award-winning museum showcases the best of Port Macquarie's history from its British settlement as a penal colony in 1821, through to the present day as a popular tourist destination and vibrant regional city.
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Port Macquarie Day Spa
1 Hay StPort Macquarie was one of the earliest convict settlements outside of Sydney, and this award-winning museum showcases the best of Port Macquarie's history from its British settlement as a penal colony in 1821, through to the present day as a popular tourist destination and vibrant regional city.
Kempsey Museum features the history of the Macleay Valley from before white settlement to the present day, including a pioneer cottage furnished using historical items. Set in South Kempsey Park, next to Visitor Information Centre. Displays include aboriginal history, boot making, timber industry, military history, natural history, dairy industry, shipping, historical vehicles, Shorty Ranger and local country music, telecommunications, textiles, silverware, ceramics and glassware, and the Angus McNeil glass negative photography collection.
Macleay River Historical Society
62 Lachlan StKempsey Museum features the history of the Macleay Valley from before white settlement to the present day, including a pioneer cottage furnished using historical items. Set in South Kempsey Park, next to Visitor Information Centre. Displays include aboriginal history, boot making, timber industry, military history, natural history, dairy industry, shipping, historical vehicles, Shorty Ranger and local country music, telecommunications, textiles, silverware, ceramics and glassware, and the Angus McNeil glass negative photography collection.
Food Scene
South Kempsey Corner Store
46 Lachlan StGreat coffee and takeaway snacks - Local cafe
Chop 'n Chill
17-19 Horton StEat in or take away.
Oriental Spoon Korean Restaurant
138 William StSomething different.
Beautiful setting on the river. Delicious food and service.
The OLD BANK Gladstone Licensed Restaurant cafe
20 Kinchela StreetBeautiful setting on the river. Delicious food and service.
Pick your own plump strawberries at Ricardoes Tomatoes It's on the way to Port Macquarie, at 221 Blackman's Point Road.
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Ricardoes Tomatoes
221 Blackmans Point RdPick your own plump strawberries at Ricardoes Tomatoes It's on the way to Port Macquarie, at 221 Blackman's Point Road.
An iconic waterfront dining destination nestled on the banks of the Hastings River. Serving fresh seafood and modern fusion cuisine, award-winning executive chef Peter Ridland and his team pride themselves on an exceptionally high standard of flavour, freshness and quality.
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Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant
269 Hastings River DrAn iconic waterfront dining destination nestled on the banks of the Hastings River. Serving fresh seafood and modern fusion cuisine, award-winning executive chef Peter Ridland and his team pride themselves on an exceptionally high standard of flavour, freshness and quality.
The blending of a cellar door with a restaurant enables patrons to enjoy the best of both worlds that food and wine have to offer. (Meals: brunch, lunch and dinner)
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Little Fish Cafe Restaurant Vineyard
The blending of a cellar door with a restaurant enables patrons to enjoy the best of both worlds that food and wine have to offer. (Meals: brunch, lunch and dinner)
A family-friendly venue, with plenty of room for the kids to run around while the adults indulge in their wine and produce.
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Bago Vineyards
197 Milligans RdA family-friendly venue, with plenty of room for the kids to run around while the adults indulge in their wine and produce.
Fresh pastries daily, with your favourite coffee. This spot is casual and overlooks the beach. Take your shoes off, and dip your toes in the sand.
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Sandbox
36 Tuppenny RdFresh pastries daily, with your favourite coffee. This spot is casual and overlooks the beach. Take your shoes off, and dip your toes in the sand.
Neighbourhoods
It's been 200 years since Port Macquarie was a convict colony, and Dunbogan is a very special place to visit. Visit the boasted to feed the fish, or to enjoy a boutique river cruise with options for a platter lunch.
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Dunbogan
It's been 200 years since Port Macquarie was a convict colony, and Dunbogan is a very special place to visit. Visit the boasted to feed the fish, or to enjoy a boutique river cruise with options for a platter lunch.