Mid-North Coast
Located at Stockton Bight, these are the longest moving sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, stretching more than 35km. Thanks to the generosity of the…
Must-see attractions in Mid-North Coast
Coffs Harbour
The Gumbaynggirr people knew this island as Giidany Miirlarl (Place of the Moon). It was joined to Coffs Harbour by the northern breakwater in 1935. The…
Mid-North Coast
This is the state’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline, covering a 65km stretch of pristine coastal ecosystems stretching north from the village of…
Mid-North Coast
A patrolled beach nestled between two rocky headlands. Excellent for learner surfers.
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre & Skywalk
Mid-North Coast
The 119-sq-km Dorrigo National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area and home to a huge diversity of vegetation and more than 120…
Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Mid-North Coast
This cultural centre is well worth a detour to check out the Aboriginal artwork on display and learn about the local Gumbaynggirr people. It displays a…
Mid-North Coast
Occupying Trial Bay's eastern headland, this sandstone prison was built between 1877 and 1886 to house convicts brought in to build a breakwater. When…
Mid-North Coast
What began its life as a humble petting zoo with a handful of farm animals in 1979 has grown into one of Australia's finest family-owned-and-operated…
Mid-North Coast
This little lighthouse (1879) commands a headland offering immense views along the coast. It’s a great spot from which to watch the waves roll in to long,…
Coffs Harbour
This sheltered beach, with its picturesque jetty, is protected by a breakwater, creating calm swimming conditions. It's a quick walk from nearby…
Mid-North Coast
Incorporates a patchwork of lakes, islands, dense littoral rainforest and beaches.
Mid-North Coast
This island is uninhabited except for muttonbirds and little penguins, and its surrounding waters are home to an enormous diversity of fish. The diving is…
Mid-North Coast
This wonderfully wild expanse offers beautiful hiking in an area that can feel far more remote than it actually is. The park harbours angophora forests…
Mid-North Coast
On a rocky headland in the southern part of Myall Lakes National Park near Hawks Nest, Dark Point was an important gathering place for the Worimi people…
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Mid-North Coast
Guy Fawkes River National Park is a rugged wilderness popular with experienced bushwalkers and campers. The dramatic Ebor Falls and the large climbable…
Mid-North Coast
This little semi-attached island on the Bellinger River (it's only completely cut off when the river is in flood) is home to a huge colony of grey-headed…
Mid-North Coast
This 15.67-sq-km national park stretches along a skinny peninsula with Seven Mile Beach on its eastern side and Wallis Lake on its west. The northern…
Mid-North Coast
Known for its rock formations and rugged cliffs, this park backs onto a long and beautiful beach. A 4.8km (two-hour) loop track heads over the Diamond…
Mid-North Coast
The 72-hectare pocket of Sea Acres National Park protects the state's largest and most diverse stand of coastal rainforest. At the Rainforest Centre you…
Coffs Harbour
Wind your way through banana plantations on the 10-minute drive from Coffs Harbour to Sealy Lookout in the Orara East State Forest. A short cantilevered…
Mid-North Coast
Chlamydia, traffic accidents and dog attacks are the biggest causes of illness and injury for koalas living near urban areas; about 250 end up in this…
Mid-North Coast
The highlight of this lush, rainforest-filled park is the dramatic coastal view from the lookout on the summit of Mt Yarriabini, which is accessible via a…
Mid-North Coast
Part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area, this park is the spot for awesome sunrises and multiday hikes through remote snow-gum forests. For…
Mid-North Coast
Amid the eucalyptus forest and photographic granite outcrops, there are some terrific bushwalks and camping options at this park, around 1½-hours winding…
Mid-North Coast
This sleek building commemorates Australian icon and country-music legend Slim Dusty, who was born in Kempsey. Inside you'll discover the man's music, his…
Mid-North Coast
This little park immediately north of Crowdy Bay National Park and on the shores of Watson Taylor Lake is dominated by North Brother Mountain. A sealed…
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Mid-North Coast
The 260m-high Wollomombi Falls – the highest in NSW and second highest in Australia – are a highlight of this national park and can be viewed from the…
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
Mid-North Coast
Wine is produced from remnants of the little-known Isabella grapes planted here in the 1860s by George Frances. The homestead was founded in 1859 and you…
Mid-North Coast
This 1824 convict-built church is one of Australia’s oldest functioning churches. It retains its original box pews and crenulated tower, which apes the…
Port Macquarie Historical Museum
Mid-North Coast
An 1830s house has been transformed into this surprisingly interesting and detailed museum. Aboriginal and convict history are given due regard before…
Mid-North Coast
For decades residents and holidaymakers have decorated the rocks of Nambucca's breakwater with vivacious multicoloured artwork, and with notes to lovers,…
Mid-North Coast
Stunning views along the long coast of Hat Head National Park can be had here at NSW's most elevated lighthouse (1891) at the northern end of the park. It…
Mid-North Coast
This beautiful 9km stretch of sand is perfect for lazy strolling. Time it for sunset when you can climb up to the Tacking Point Lighthouse for stunning…
Mid-North Coast
Around 2km north from the town centre of Dorrigo is the lovely Dangar Falls, a 30m cascade waterfall with a small viewing platform, a picnic area and a…
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
Coffs Harbour
Immerse yourself in the subtropical surrounds of the greenhouses, sensory gardens and lush rainforest of these botanic gardens. The 8km Coffs Creek Walk…
Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park
Mid-North Coast
Time your visit for the ‘koala patting’ (10.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm) at the park's koala-breeding centre. There are heaps of other Australian creatures –…
Mid-North Coast
Of the area's numerous viewpoints, Captain Cook Lookout, set on a high bluff, is the best to ponder the array of beaches, and to look for whales during…
Mid-North Coast
This dynamic multilevel space provides an interesting overview of local creativity, and hosts regular touring exhibitions from Australia's top museums and…
Mid-North Coast
This beautifully preserved late-Victorian weatherboard villa was built by surveyor John Flynn in 1891 and was occupied by his family right up until 1979…
Mid-North Coast
Encompassing 50 hectares of bush and wetland, this park is home to over 160 bird species. A series of walking trails and wheelchair-accessible boardwalks…
