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A close up of the exterior of Kylies Hut before it was burnt down in the 2019 bushfires. Photo:

Kylies Hut

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

While enjoying a day trip or overnight stay in Crowdy Bay National Park, Kylies Hut is well worth a visit....

Perpendicular Point

Perpendicular Point

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: Free

The majestic Perpendicular Point with its spectacular vertical cliffs plummeting 40 metres to the sea below, is the main feature...

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

Crowdy Bay National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 6.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Recycled beauty

The Fernery at Diamond Waters

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 12.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Fernery is a new purpose-built environmentally sensitive wedding, health and well-being and event centre set in one of the...

Queens Lake Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Queens Lake Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 17.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

A little off the beaten track, discover the tranquil charms of Queens Lake Nature Reserve, just south of Port Macquarie...

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

Big Nellie Lookout and Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Starrs Creek picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Starrs Creek Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starrs Creek picnic area is a terrific spot to settle down and enjoy the natural splendour of the rainforest, with...

Crowdy Head Lighthouse

Crowdy Head Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 13.3 kms | Price from: Free

Located 33 kilometres north-east of Taree, the historic Crowdy Head Lighthouse was built 1878-1879 and is one of five small...

Craft shop main entrance

Kendall Craft Co Operative

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 10.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kendall Craft co-op is located in Kendall's village, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. It is situated within...

Coopernook State Forest

Coopernook Forest HQ Rest Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Queens Lake picnic area, Queens Lake Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Queens Lake picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Be warned; once discovered, you might not want to leave the natural beauty of Queens Lake picnic area, just a...

Dooragan lookout, Dooragan National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Dooragan National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 11.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dooragan National Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind, while enjoying the view over a casual picnic and...

Bird Tree picnic area, Middle Brother National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Bird Tree Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Middle Brother National Park may look small from the outside, but inside are two big surprises. Surviving years of local...

Picnic shelter, Abbey Creek picnic area. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH

Abbey Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you're looking for a picturesque spot for a day at the beach, pack the picnic hamper and head to...

Tactical Paintball Games

Tactical Paintball Games

Amusement and Theme Parks

Distance from: 4.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

At Tactical Paintball Games, we have created fields tailored for maximum enjoyment. Each of our fields is created with a...

Newbys lookout, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Newbys Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

One of several great lookouts in Coorabakh National Park, Newbys lookout is perched on the edge of the sandstone Landsdowne...

Brimbin Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Brimbin Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Brimbin Nature Reserve is just a stone's throw from Taree and a tranquil place of mangrove-lined waterways for canoeing, short...

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

Metcalfes Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

This track is perfect for introducing the kids to the wonders of nature. They’ll love the chance to spot a...

Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park

Kylies Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.2 kms | Price from: Free

At the northern tip of the Barrington Coast just south of Diamond Head you'll find the remote and wild Kylies...

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

Ms Kellys Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Manning Point Beach - Manning Valley Tourism

Manning Point Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.8 kms | Price from: Free

Manning Point Beach commences on the southern side of the sandy 500-metre-wide Manning River entrance. It extends south west, initially...

A smiling couple sit together on a hay bale with a highland cow calf standing on each side of them

Koolah Creek Highlands

Agri, Mining and Industry

Distance from: 13.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Koolah Creek Highlands is a boutique Highland Cattle Stud and offers a range of Highland Cattle experiences.At Koolah Creek, you...

Newbys Creek walk and caves

Newbys Creek walk and caves

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

A good introduction to the cool solitude of the Coorabakh rainforest can be found at the elevated boardwalk near Starrs Creek...

View of the natural arch on the Diamond Head Loop walk. Photo: Debby McGerty

Diamond Head Loop Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Diamond Head loop walk is the ideal introduction to the splendour of Crowdy Bay National Park, near Port Macquarie. Starting...

Stones Oysters Seafood

Stones Oysters and Shed Takeaway

Agri, Mining and Industry Natural Attractions

Distance from: 15.8 kms | Price from: Free

Stones Oysters located along Harrington Road is renowned for having some of the freshest seafood and tastiest oysters on the...

Farquhar Inlet on the Manning River

Farquhar Inlet

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located at the southern entrance to the Manning River, Farquhar Inlet is a renowned fishing spot. There is plenty of...

Rainforest loop, Dooragan National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Rainforest Loop, Dooragan National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Rainforest loop is a relatively relaxed walk leading to the furthest end of the loop, where a small remote lookout...

Grants Beach North Haven

Grants Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.1 kms | Price from: Free

Grants (North Haven) Beach is located on the northern side of the Camden Haven River mouth. The southern end is...

Timber statues at Harrington

Harrington Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.8 kms | Price from: Free

Harrington Beach stretches from Harrington village to the picturesque fishing village of Crowdy Head, and is part of the Harrington...

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

Crowdy Gap Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

The calm waters of Pilot Beach

Pilot Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.9 kms | Price from: Free

Around 30 minutes south of Port Macquarie is this calm beach at the mouth of the beautiful Camden Haven River....

Swimmers in Upsalls Creek, Swans Corssing in Kerewong State Forest

Kerewong State Forest

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Free

Swans Crossing in Kerewong State Forest is a popular picnic and camping area for families set on a former dairy/beef...

Paradise Found mural

Paradise Found Mural

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 20.4 kms | Price from: Free

Titled ‘Paradise Found’ the mural’s design was inspired by nearby floral species and local birdlife; who are regular visitors to...

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Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free

Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park is located in Queens Lake State Forest Bonny Hills. The park boasts approximately 70 kilometres...

Stone stacks overlooking the beach at Crowdy Head

Crowdy Head Beaches

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.1 kms | Price from: Free

The beautiful area of Crowdy Head is located on a vast expanse of unspoilt beach which includes the North Beach...

Kattang Nature Reserve. Photo: NSW Government

Perpendicular Point Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

It’s not hard to see why this beautiful spot is a favourite among locals and nature-lovers alike. Wander through the...

Laurieton track, Dooragan National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Laurieton Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Laurieton track is a challenging walk on a rough trail, perfect for the intrepid adventurer. It’s easily accessible, quickly transporting...

North Brother Mountain

North Brother Mountain

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: Free

Situated in the Dooragan National Park, North Brother Mountain offers some of the most accessible, panoramic views on the east...

Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Coorabakh National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Millions of years ago, volcanoes sculpted parts of the Australian mainland, leaving rocky plugs and dramatic escarpments as they faded...

Sydney Rock Oyster

Brighton Oysters

Agri, Mining and Industry

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Oyster Farm Experience.Offering Intimate Oyster Farm Tours on a tour boat, also offering land-based education sessions.Led by The Mad Shuckers...

Kattang Nature Reserve: Photo: NSW Government

Kattang Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kattang Nature Reserve is a spectacular location on the mid-north coast, just waiting to be explored. Surrounded on all three...

Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills

Rainbow Beach

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 21.1 kms | Price from: Free

Rainbow Beach trends south-southwest for 2.5 kilometres from the dolerite rocks at Middle Rock Point to the sedimentary rocks at...

Cheesetree picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH

Cheesetree picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Close to Crowdy Bay National Park's northern entrance, this grassy, wind-sheltered nook is nestled behind the dunes and offers plenty...

Bird Tree

Bird Tree and Benaroon

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.8 kms | Price from: Free

Bird Tree and Benaroon, two of the biggest Blackbutt trees in New South Wales are situated in the Middle Brother...

Grants Beach Coastal Walk

Grants Beach Coastal Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.0 kms | Price from: Free

The Grants Beach Coastal Walk starts at North Haven near the mouth of the Camden Haven River and ends at...

Blackbutt picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH

Blackbutt picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located near the northern end of Crowdy Bay National Park, just down from Dunbogan Beach, Blackbutt picnic area is a...

The tour bus

Harrington Adventure

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Food and Wine Tours Sightseeing Tours

Distance from: 15.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Enjoy the scenic drive out through the rolling hills of Hannam Vale, ending at the picturesque Waitui Falls or experience...

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Burrawan State Forest

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: Free

Burrawan State Forest is located on the New South Wales mid-north coast, near Wauchope and Port Macquarie. Burrawan State Forest...

Cundletown Heritage Walk

Cundletown Heritage Walk

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: Free

This self-guided heritage walk around Cundletown highlights a number of built and natural items of special significance to the history...

Geebung picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Andy Marshall/NSW Government

Geebung picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled into the dunes, Geebung picnic area is a perfect beachside spot just north of popular Diamond Head campground, in...

A dairy cow reaching forward to smell the camera

The Dairy Johns River

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Food and Wine Tours

Distance from: 2.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Dairy offers a unique and authentic experience on a dairy farm with a strong focus on consumer education and...

Hamleys lookout, Kattang Nature Reserve. Photo: NSW Government

Charles Hamey lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Just a short walk from the carpark, you'll be amazed at the breathtaking coastal views from Charles Hamey lookout. Sit...

Manning River Aero Club

Scenic Flights Manning Valley

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society Inc

Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society Inc

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 24.8 kms | Price from: $2.00

The Cundletown Lower Manning Historical Society is the ideal place for people seeking to explore their family history in the...

Diamond Head Beach Kangaroo

Diamond Head Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.5 kms | Price from: Free

At the northern tip of the Barrington Coast, you will find the beautiful Diamond Head Beach and its iconic rock...

Diamond Head loop track, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty/NSW Government

Mermaid Lookout Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mermaid lookout track takes you on a tour of Crowdy Bay National Park's secret surprises. Secluded coves, sweeping beaches and...

Middle Brother National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Middle Brother National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Tall, stately, magnificent forest, with glimpses of the coast to the east, and native birds circling overhead; this is Middle...