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Hallidays Point , North Coast |
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| Where forest and ocean meet! Midway between Taree and Forster is the coastal area of Hallidays Point taking in Black Head Beach.
Black Head Beach at Hallidays Point is a multi-award winning beach under the Keep Australia Beautiful Program. It is patrolled during summer and regarded as one of the best swimming beache |
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Sawtell , North Coast |
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| Boambee Beach extends from Corambirra Point (near the Deep Sea Fishing Club) to Boambee Creek (north of Sawtell). The beach is not patrolled though popular with fishermen, horse trainers, joggers, jet-ski riders, four wheel drive enthusiasts, and dogs are allowed on the beach off the leash.
Boambee Creek Reserve, at t |
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Coffs Harbour , North Coast |
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| Coffs Harbour's Bunker Cartoon Gallery is a unique heritage listed RAAF underground WWII bunker converted to Australia's only dedicated black and white art gallery. The Gallery exhibits the third largest private collection of original cartoons in Australia and also houses the New South Wales State Forests Henry Kendal |
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Crescent Head , North Coast |
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| Mention surfing and the picturesque seaside village of Crescent Head immediately springs to mind. 19kms south east of Kempsey, the village fronts Killick Creek and the ocean and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hat Head National Park, Goolawah Reserve and the Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve. Beaches include |
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Diamond Head , North Coast |
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| This protected beach area is ideal for relaxing strolls and swimming. It is also perfect for snorkelling, bird watching and surfing.
The beach is part of Crowdy Bay National Park. The national parks present Discovery Programs consisting of walks, talks, nature tours and other activities during school holiday periods. |
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Dorrigo , North Coast |
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| Dorrigo is located on the beautiful Dorrigo Plateau on the Waterfall Way. Drop in to the quality seafood, steakhouse and home-style restaurant while you are visiting town or on your return from the stunning Dangar Falls which are located just one kilometre from the centre of Dorrigo.
The Dorrigo Bowling Club Restauran |
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Richmond , North Coast |
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| When travelling the Overlanders Way, between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Jack Brown Lions Park at Richmond presents itself as a halfway stopover with a difference.
Beautiful shade trees and lush green lawns make it the ideal break for travellers. Good clean toilet facilities are available, along with picnic tables |
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Coffs Harbour , North Coast |
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| Jetty Beach is a protected calm swimming beach which is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Where the green meets the gold you will find the Jetty Foreshores Park. The park has showers, toilets, BBQ's, popular picnic shelter areas, pathways for roller blades and bicycles and children's playgrounds. The Foresho |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| Covering some 52 hectares, the Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park has been developed to preserve an area of natural bushland with walking tracks and boardwalks where visitors can wander and enjoy the beauty of the area and the relevant eco-systems. A visit to Port Macquarie will be complete after a visit to Kooloonbung Cree |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| Experience great family fun at Port City Wave Bowl.
Bumper Bowling is great for little kids. Just roll those brightly coloured balls down the ramp and away they go. They’re nice and light too.
Wave Bowl features cosmic glow bowling - a fun and exciting way to bowl your night away any Friday or Saturday night. It’s a |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| Port Macquarie is one of the earliest convict settlements outside of Sydney. The historical Society Museum building is classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) and is a rare example of a convict built structure c1836.
Port Macquarie was opened up to free settlers and they have added another dimension to th |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| The Port Macquarie Observatory is situated in Rotary Park behind Town Beach - a short distance from the centre of Port Macquarie.
The Observatory was built in 1961/62 through the efforts of Albert York, a retired master builder and architect. A five inch telescope was installed in the building and the Port Macquarie |
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Telegraph Point , North Coast |
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| Stoney Park is an exciting Watersports Complex located just 10 minutes north of Port Macquarie.
There are two man made lakes that are purpose built for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Each lake is fully equipped with a slalom course and jump. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, the experienced coachin |
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Taree , North Coast |
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| Situated at two great locations, Taree Craft Centre and the Heritage Craft Cottage are proud to display and sell a diverse range of quality items, all handmade by talented local craftspeople.
The Taree Craft Centre is located next door to the Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre. On display is a smorgasbord of |
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Forster , North Coast |
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| Tobwabba Art is a 100 per cent Aboriginal owned artist collective providing employment and income for Aboriginal artists and staff.
Beginning in 1992 with an Aboriginal art and culture course for the people of the local Aboriginal community, presently it is an art and design studio/gallery producing fine art, sculptu |
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Woolgoolga , North Coast |
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| Popular for surfing, fishing, diving and snorkelling, Woolgoolga Beach is home to the Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club and is patrolled daily during most of the summer. Woolgoolga beach boasts tidal rock platforms which are popular with the children, a boat ramp, beach showers, toilets, and change rooms. The beach is w |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| This 1869 Courthouse, in use until 1986, is open for inspection throughout the week. In a beautiful setting with Heritage Listed Norfolk Island Pines, after you have learnt about the goings on at the Courthouse relax on the grass, admire the view and have a picnic. |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| Major Archibald Clunes Innes was a man with a vision - unfortunately he got it wrong. Innes thought Port Macquarie would be come the gateway to the coast surrounding Hastings River and the New England region. He built an enormous house complex with convict labour, but with the depression of the 1840s he was ruined. The |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| The Second Burying Ground at Port Macquarie is full of fascinating headstones, from elaborately carved to the simple. The Cemetery is surrounded by natural bushland, preserved as the Kooloonburg Creek Nature Park. Both provide a pleasant walk. A tour of the Burying Ground can be arranged by contacting the Friends of Ko |
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Port Macquarie , North Coast |
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| During your visit to Port Macquarie you will be drawn to St Thomas' Church. In historical times as well as now the Church dominates the town by land and when on the river. The quaint church will captivate you as you take a walk around the grounds and, if it is open, have a glimpse inside. |
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Tours & Attractions
Scenic Flights & Tours
Precision Helicopters invite you to breathtaking flights for a spectacular and remarkable perspective of the fabulous Coffs Coast.
Learn to surf - Soul Surfing
Learn to surf and get personal attention. Small groups guaranteed. Get out of the city for the best value surf lessons and surfing holidays in NSW.