Woolgoolga information
Located 580km north of Sydney, Woolgoolga is a leisurely seaside town.Previously established as a cedar cutting, banana and sugar area, Woolgoolga is now renowned for its fishing, crabbing and prawning.
Attractions and activities include Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Raj Mahal Emporium and Yarrawarra Aboriginal Culture Centre, where you can take a bush tucker walk or basket weaving lessons. Explore the rainforests and waterfalls in the Wedding Bells Forest, snorkelling and diving in the Solitary Islands Marine Park and the walking trails and pristine beaches in Yaraygir National Park. Experience rafting, skydiving and sailing, surfing, swimming and fishing.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins, motels and bungalows.
Coffs Harbour information
Located 558km north of Sydney, Coffs Harbour is an extremely popular holiday destination. Previously established as a timber port and agriculture, Coffs Harbour today depends on tourism, timber, fishing and banana growing.
Attractions and activities include Coffs Harbour Zoo, Pet Porpoise Pool, Clog Barn and Big Banana, surfing, diving and snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing and jet-skiing, white-water rafting, boating and game fishing, International Marina, Old Jetty, Mutton Bird Island and whale & dolphin tours. Experience hot-air ballooning, cycle ways and mountain biking, Sunday markets, cartoon gallery and Historical Museum, organic wines, 4WD and galleries. Explore Beacon Hill Lookout, Bruxner Park Floral Reserve, Glenreagh Mountain Railway and George’s Gold Mine.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, resorts and apartments, motels, holiday units and villas, holiday parks, cabins and backpackers, B&Bs, camping and retreats.
Sawtell information
Located 546km north of Sydney, bound by Boambee and Bonville Creeks, Sawtell has a real small town atmosphere.
Previously established for its cedar, Sawtell is today a peaceful family holiday area.
Attractions and activities include fishing, surfing and diving, sand boarding, canoeing and dog friendly beach, scooter hire, jet skiing and 4WD, golf, tennis and BMX, Boambee Creek Reserve for family picnics and the rock pool for toddler swimming. Visit Bongil Bongil National Park, the Organic Fruit Farm and the Butterfly House.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and apartments, lodges, B&Bs and beach houses, caravan parks, cabins and retreats.
Urunga information
Located 510km north of Sydney between the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers, Urunga is a quiet fishing village popular for family holidays. Previously established for its cedar and dairy grazing, Urunga today is predominantly a retirement area with a few oyster farms.
Attractions and activities include fishing, diving and water skiing, mountain biking, bush walking and horse riding, boating, canoeing and paddle boats, golf, river cruises and wineries, Dorrigo National Park, Rainforest Centre and Skywalk, historical museum and the Honey Place.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and holiday units, B&Bs, cabins and holiday parks.
Nambucca Heads information
Located 512km north of Sydney at the mouth of the Nambucca River, Nambucca Heads is a relaxed coastal holiday area bound by State Forests and golden beaches. Previously established for its timber, Nambucca Heads today is a retirement area with primary and manufacturing industries.
Attractions and activities include white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking, diving, surfing and fishing, boating, foreshore walks and Gambaari Aboriginal Culture Tours, New England National Park, Headland Historical Museum and Swiss Toy makers, Stuart Island Golf Course, Gordon Park Rainforest Walk and Nambucca Valley Model Railway.
Accommodation options for visitors include motor inns, resorts and lodges, apartments, holiday units and beach houses, cabins, holiday parks and camping.
South West Rocks information
Located 467km north of Sydney on Trial Bay, South West Rocks is a quiet holiday retreat with good foreshores, beaches and fishing. Previously established as a penal settlement, South West Rocks is today a tourist destination, which is popular because it has a variety of beaches facing different directions.
Attractions and activities include tennis, deep sea and river fishing, and spectacular diving at fish rock cave, sailboarding, sailing, snorkelling and tennis, whale, dolphin and bird watching. Explore Trial Bay Gaol, Smoky Cape Lighthouse and Boatman’s cottage, Arkaroon State Recreation Area, Hat Head National Park and cruise the Macleay River.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and tourist parks.
Crescent Head information
Located 446km north of Sydney at the mouth of Killick Creek, Crescent Head has unique surfing conditions attracting many long board riders. Undeveloped until the late 1950s, Crescent Head produces oysters and is a quiet coastal village suitable for family getaways.
Attractions and activities include deep sea, beach and rock fishing,safe swimming, walking and skate boarding. Explore Hat Head National Park, Lime Burners Creek Nature Reserve and Goolawah Reserve. Enjoy tennis, golf and dining in a Clydesdale drawn carriage.
Accommodation options for visitors include holiday cottages, motels and holiday units, holiday houses, holiday parks and cabins.
Port Macquarie information
Located 398km north of Sydney at the mouth of the Hastings river, Port Macquarie is a thriving coastal resort town. Previously established as a penal colony for timber cutting, Port Macquarie today is supported by tourism, fishing, manufacturing and mineral processing. It is a popular retirement area and family holiday choice.
Attractions and activities include boating, kayaking and diving, surfing, swimming and open water canoeing, jet skiing, hang gliding and camel safaris, horse riding, dolphin watching and cruises, Port Macquarie Marina, boat ramps and fishing wharf. Experience Timber Town, Flagstaff Maritime Museum and Port Macquarie Observatory, Billabong Koala Park, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre and Tacking Point Lighthouse. Explore Roto House, the Koala Hospital and Macquarie Nature Reserve, Kooloonbung Creek Nature Reserve, Farmers Markets and a number of preserved convict built buildings.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, backpackers and B&Bs, motels, beach houses and holiday parks, cabins, apartments, lodges and holiday units.
Laurieton information
Located 380km north of Sydney on Camden Haven Inlet, Laurieton is the heart of the Camden Haven area and is sheltered from winds by North Brother Mountain. Previously settled by soldiers and lime-burners, timber was the main industry. Laurieton today revolves around tourism and fishing and is surrounded by waterways – Queens Lake, Watson Taylor’s Lake, Camden Haven River and Stingray Creek, Camden Haven Inlet and Gogleys Lagoon.
Attractions and activities include hang gliding, horse riding and deep-sea fishing, galleries, wineries and Laurieton Marina. The ocean, rivers and lakes are home to, prawns, crabs, oysters and fish. Explore Kattang Nature Reserve walking trails, Middle Brother State Forest and North Brother Lookout & rainforest.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and holiday parks, cabins, camping and B&Bs.
Harrington information
Located 340km north of Sydney on the mouth of the Manning River, Harrington is a quiet fishing village with a relaxed life style. Previously established around the pilot station, which guided vessels entering the river, Harrington today is a fishing village with low-key tourism.
Attractions and activities include safe lagoon swimming, good surfing beach and the long break wall provides great fishing opportunities. Visit Crowdy Head and its protected fishing harbour, light house and spectacular views from Crowdy Head National Park and the Diamond Head Loop Track.
Accommodation options for visitors include holiday parks, cabins and motels, B&Bs, camping and holiday units.
Forster-Tuncurry information
Located 312km north of Sydney at the entrance to Wallis Lake, Forster-Tuncurry is well known for its clean beaches and seafood and is a favourite family holiday destination. Previously established for timber cutting, fishing and shipbuilding, Forster-Tuncurry today relies on fishing, oysters and tourism as its main industries.
Attractions and activities include kite surfing, white water kayaking and water skiing, snorkelling, dolphin cruises and surfing at Nine Mile Beach. Experience skydiving, mountain biking and trike tours, deep sea fishing charters, wineries and 4WD on the beach and in the forests, skateboarding, Ton ‘o’ Fun and the Big Buzz Fun Park. Explore Pebbly Beach Bicentennial Walk, Callendina Reserve Rainforest Boardwalk and Forster Marina, Great Lakes Historical Museum, galleries the Heritage Trail.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and B&Bs, holiday units, guesthouses and villas, lodges, holiday parks, camping and cabins.
Pacific Palms information
Located 307km north of Sydney at the southern end of Wallis Lake, Pacific Palms is an area of pristine beaches and unspoilt forests. Previously established for its timber and fishing, Pacific Palms is now a relaxed holiday and retirement area.
Attractions and activities include wind surfing canoeing, sailing and aqua bikes, boating, prawning and fishing at nearby Smiths Lake and Sandbar. Visit Boomerang and Bluey Beach surfing, sailing, rock fishing and wind-surfing, camping, rainforest walks and scenic lookouts. Explore Booti Booti National Park, the Green Cathedral and Wallingat National Park, Sugar Creek Toymakers, Whoota Whoota Lookout and 4WD tracks. Visit Myall Lakes National Park and Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse at Seal Rocks.
Accommodation options for visitors include motels, Apartments and B&Bs, caravan parks, cabins and camping.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Coffs Harbour (1300 369 070) for more information on the North Coast, NSW. |
