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Ezy Kayaks Hawks Nest – guided kayak tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Extended Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Ezy Kayaks offer guided kayak tours, kayak hire and stand up paddleboard hire on the Myall River in Hawks Nest,...

Myall Coast Tours (starts mid-December)

Myall Coast Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Explore, discover and enjoy the stunning Myall Lakes and Barrington Coast. Tour with us to the hinterlands, see wild beaches,...

Double Wharf trail, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Double Wharf Trail

Natural Attractions

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Wallingat National Park, near Forster, features stunning waterways and mountainous forests, and the best way to see them is by...

Mountain Brush circuit

Mountain Brush circuit

Natural Attractions

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While you’re in Tapin Tops, be sure to make the time to head out along the easy, but rewarding, Mountain...

Aeroplane Hill walking track

Aeroplane Hill walking track

Natural Attractions

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At an altitude of 1,500 metres, you’ll have your head in the clouds on this high country track that captures...

Brush Turkey track, Woko National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Brush Turkey Track

Natural Attractions

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Starting right from Woko campground, Brush Turkey track is just as interesting as it is convenient. The loop twists through...

Diamond Head Beach, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © DPIE

Crowdy Bay National Park

National Parks and Reserves

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Protecting a pristine sweep of coastline near Port Macquarie and Taree, Crowdy Bay National Park is one of the most...

Careys Peak trail, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Careys Peak Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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For an invigorating walk in the spectacular high country of Barrington Tops National Park, between Scone and Gloucester, you can’t...

Model Hydro Sawmill MVHS Wingham Museum

Manning Valley Historical Society and Wingham Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Wingham township, situated on the beautiful Manning River, was settled in the mid-1850s. Wingham Museum is located in a historic...

Cliff Face track

Cliff Face track

Natural Attractions

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Adventurous travellers visiting Woko National Park won’t want to go past this challenging alternative to Brush Turkey track, which it branches...

Saltwater headland, Saltwater NP. Photo: Kevin Carter/NSW Government

Headland Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Headland walking track is a short, leisurely stroll that takes you through lovely rainforest to the headland. Experience amazing views...

Gloucester Gallery is Wheel Chair Accessible- showing the ramp entrance.

Gloucester Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Gloucester Gallery hosts an exciting program of quality monthly exhibitions presented by visiting and local artists and community groups. The...

Basin Loop walking track, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer.

Basin Loop Track

Natural Attractions

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For those who really like to stretch their legs, Basin loop track is the longest walking trail in Copeland Tops....

Manning River Aero Club

Scenic Flights Manning Valley

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours

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The Manning River Aero Club offers scenic flights over the Manning Valley and Barrington Coast regions.Enjoy spectacular views with a...

Big Nellie lookout and picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Big Nellie Lookout and Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

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Big Nellie is one of the main attractions of Coorabakh National Park. It's an imposing rock plug that soars more...

Dark Point, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Jodie Chalker/NSW Government

Dark Point Aboriginal Place

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The rocky headland of Dark Point, north of Hawks Nest and in the southern area of Myall Lakes National Park,...

Cockatoo picnic area, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Cockatoo picnic area

Natural Attractions

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If you fancy a relaxing day being soothed by the gentle sounds of the river, pack up the canoes and...

Cabbage Palm loop walking track, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Cabbage Palm Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Cabbage Palm loop walking track begins at Sugar Creek picnic area in Wallingat National Park and follows the first section...

Dawson River walking track, Brimbin Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Dawson River Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Dawson River walking track is a great hike that starts at Brimbin picnic area. Before or after your picnic lunch,...

Link trail, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Link Trail – Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak

Natural Attractions

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When it’s time to get out of town and embrace the great outdoors, this spectacular walk in Barrington Tops National...

Mountaineer-Glowang trail

Mountaineer-Glowang trail

Natural Attractions

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Pining to get outdoors? If you love a challenging walk with spectacular views across pristine wilderness, then look no further...

Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area

Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area

Natural Attractions

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You’ll feel like you’re on the edge of the known world while standing on Devils Hole lookout in Barrington Tops National...

Hawks Nest Beach

Hawks Nest Beach

Natural Attractions

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Award-winning Hawks Nest Beach (also known as Bennetts Beach) is the most popular and easily accessed beach in the Myall...

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Manning Mall

Shopping and Markets

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Manning Mall is one of two shopping centre located in Taree and is home to Coles, Target, Telstra, Cotton On,...

Crowdy Gap walking track, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty/NSW Government

Crowdy Gap Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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This beautiful short walk through coastal rainforest links Crowdy Gap campground to Crowdy Beach, just north of Taree. Located in...

Knappinghat Creek, Five Islands Walking Track. Photo: Kevin Carter/NSW Government.

Five Islands Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Experience the beauty of coastal landscape on Five Islands walking track as you explore the surrounding salt and fresh water...

Jerusalem Creek picnic area, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo:John Spencer

Jerusalem Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

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This remote picnic spot, in the most southerly entrance to Barrington Tops National Park, near Dungog, is a great escape...

Gloucester Falls track, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Gloucester Falls Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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When you’re hankering to get out of town, Gloucester Falls walking track is a perfect family day trip to the...

Old Mining road, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Shane Chalker

Mining Road Fire Trail, Old Gibber Road Rire Trail

Natural Attractions

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The former Mining Road was constructed as an access road when the area was being mined for heavy mineral sands...

Gloucester Tops circuit

Gloucester Tops Circuit

Natural Attractions

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The Gloucester Tops circuit combines three popular and scenic walks in Barrington Tops National Park into a longer seven kilometre...

Engels Reach picnic area

Engels Reach picnic area

Natural Attractions

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After a strenuous morning canoeing or kayaking along the Myall River, you’ll be ready for a break at lunchtime. Engels...

At Gloucester Museum learn about the Memorial Park

Gloucester Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Gloucester Museum is full of fascinating local history and valuable artefacts. Accompanying the Aboriginal artefacts and artwork are substantial collections...

Coachwood loop walking track, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Coachwood Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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This short loop walk in Wallingat National Park begins at Sugar Creek picnic area and wanders gently through striking cabbage...

Gloucester River walking track

Gloucester River walking track

Natural Attractions

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This track is an ideal walk for your next family getaway, and the rich nature wonderland is perfect for budding...

Aerial view of Honeysuckle picnic area in Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE

Honeysuckle picnic area

Natural Attractions

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Perched on the edge of the escarpment near the northernmost entrance to Barrington Tops National Park near Gloucester, Honeysuckle picnic...

Dark Point, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: Jodie Chalker/NSW Government

Dark Point Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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This short stroll packs quite a punch with breathtaking coastal views leading to culturally significant Dark Point Aboriginal Place, near...

Mountain Maid gold mine

Mountain Maid gold mine

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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In 1876, a man by the name of Saxby first discovered gold in the district. He found it around Back...

Gloucester Tops picnic area, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Gloucester Tops picnic area

Natural Attractions

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If you're looking for a relaxing and refreshing day out head to Gloucester Tops picnic area. Not far from Gloucester,...

Hidden Treasure trail, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer.

Hidden Treasure Track

Natural Attractions

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Hidden Treasure track is an easy walk through dry rainforest following Copeland Creek beneath a canopy of grey myrtle, shatterwood,...

Brimbin picnic area, Brimbin Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Brimbin Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

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There's something completely relaxing about picnicking near a river the sounds, the fresh smell, the coolness of the air and...

Hole in the Wall picnic area, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Hole in the Wall picnic area

Natural Attractions

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This rustic picnic spot is the perfect base for a fun-filled day trip at the beach, in the southern reaches...

The Grandis in Grandis picnic area, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Grandis picnic area

Natural Attractions

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You'll find Grandis picnic area set among the lush coastal forests on the western edge of Myall Lakes National Park....

Hearts Point picnic area, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Hearts Point picnic area

Natural Attractions

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Hearts Point picnic area is a lovely spot for a break in the northern edge of Myall Lakes National Park,...

Picnic tables and barbecue shelter, Elizabeth Beach picnic area, Booti Booti National Park. Photo

Elizabeth Beach picnic area

Natural Attractions

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Framed by a scenic backdrop of the imposing Booti Hill, Elizabeth Beach is a popular spot for families, surfers and...

Manning Entertainment Centre

Manning Entertainment Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Manning Entertainment Centre offer first class facilities for the performing arts, from school productions and amateur theatre to artists of...

Double Wharf picnic area, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Double Wharf picnic area

Natural Attractions

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If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle for the day, you couldn’t find a more peaceful...

Careys Peak trail, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Careys Peak lookout

Natural Attractions

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You'll feel on top of the world gazing across the rugged gorges and dramatic mountain ranges of Barrington Tops National...

Manning River

Barrington Tops State Forest

Natural Attractions

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Located halfway between Gloucester and Scone is Barrington Tops State Forest. Cobark Lookout is on the eastern edge of this...

Bowls

The Hallidays Point Sports Club

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Hallidays Point Sports club is situated on the headland in Black Head village with panoramic views overlooking the scenic...

Mount Barrington picnic area

Mount Barrington picnic area

Natural Attractions

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High in the ‘tops’ region of Barrington Tops National Park, Mount Barrington picnic area offers spellbinding views over the vast...

Antarctic Beech Forest walking track

Antarctic Beech Forest walking track

Natural Attractions

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Step through a portal into the other-worldly charms of Antarctic Beech Forest walking track near Gloucester Tops in Barrington Tops...

Booti Hill walking track. Photo: Ian Brown

Booti Hill and Wallis Lake Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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The Booti Hill and Wallis Lake walking track touches both the ocean and the shores of Lake Wallis. Bring your...

Coopernook State Forest

Coopernook Forest HQ Rest Area

Natural Attractions

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A favourite amongst caravan and campervan travellers, Coopernook Forest Rest Area within Coopernook State Forest offers a free stopover and...

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Big Buzz Fun Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

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The Big Buzz Fun Park is 25 acres of adventure and fun!The park features a toboggan run, three open water...

Coastal views from Cape Hawke lookout in Booti Booti National Park. Photo credit: John Spencer

Cape Hawke lookout

Natural Attractions

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Positioned right at the northern end of the national park, this superb lookout is worth every step of the 500m...

Double Wharf to Whoota Whoota cycle loop, Wallingat National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Double Wharf to Whoota Lookout Cycle Loop

Natural Attractions

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Cycling through the bush is one of life’s simple pleasures, and this scenic ride is bound to provide hours of...

Hidden Treasure trail, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Hidden Treasure Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

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All paths in Copeland Tops lead from Hidden Treasure picnic area. This lovely picnic spot, in a red cedar and...

Ms Kellys walking track, Brimbin Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Ms Kellys Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Isabella Mary Kelly, New South Wales’ only independent female colonial settler, was a wealthy Irish woman who sailed into Sydney...

Honeysuckle Forest track, Barrington Tops National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Honeysuckle Forest Track

Natural Attractions

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Honeysuckle Forest walking track is a delightful amble taking in the ancient rainforest in the northern section of Barrington Tops...

Tour group paddling on the Myall River with Lazy Paddles

Lazy Paddles

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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The best way to experience nature is up close and from a kayak. That's why Lazy Paddles provides world-class kayak...

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