Activities in North Coast
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Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding
Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding is in the hinterland, 30 minutes’ drive from Port Macquarie.
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Diving & Snorkelling
A number of dive outfits in Byron Bay take advantage of the town's close proximity to the Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. About 3km off shore, this reserve has been rated one of Australia's top ten dive sites, with over 600 species of fish plus whales, dolphins and turtles. Outfits with good reputations include Dive Byron Bay and Sundive.
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Newcastle's Famous Tram
Take a 45-minute tour of the city's beaches and historic sites while receiving a running commentary and a little local gossip, delivered with typical Novacastrian zest. The best spent 12 bucks in Newcastle. Vineyard tours are also available on weekends.
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Liquid Assets Adventure Tours & Beach Shop
This shop keeps thrill junkies giddy with sea kayaking, surf rafting, surf lessons and kayaking in Bongil Bongil National Park (all $50 for a full day). it also offers, white-water rafting on the Nymboida River (half day $80) and skydives (from $239).
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Fishers @ Honeysuckle
Fishers @ Honeysuckle hires bikes and buggies and is also a booking agent for several cruise companies in the area which specialise in drifting around the harbour, sauntering over to Stockton or floating as far afield as Morpeth.
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Cape Byron Kayaks
Cape Byron Kayaks offers great half-day kayaking tours in and around Cape Byron Marine Park. Exhibitionist dolphins are the main attraction, and the tours provide commentary and much needed Tim-Tams and coffee.
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Dolphin Kayaking
Dolphin Kayaking offers great half-day kayaking tours in and around Cape Byron Marine Park. Exhibitionist dolphins are the main attraction, and the tours provide commentary and much needed Tim-Tams and coffee.
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Kidz Klub
Kidz Klub offers excellent adventure tours, workshops, yabbying, bushwalking and school holiday programmes for kids aged four and up, plus babysitting for all little tackers. Rates are variable.
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Richmond River Cruises
This is the most established cruise service and is also wheelchair friendly. It offers lunch and dinner cruises, as well as morning and afternoon tea cruises.
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East Coast International Blues & Roots Music Festival
Held over Easter, this international jam attracts high calibre performers the likes of Michael Franti and Beth Orton. Local heavyweights also get in on the act. Book early.
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Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre
This centre specialises in downhill mountain-biking adventures and white water kayaking. Or hire canoes and kayaks (one-day hire canoe/kayak $50/$80) and go it alone.
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Splendour in the Grass
Held in July, this indie music festival gives punters a good run for their money, with funk, electronica, folk, rock, hip-hop and a host of other genres. Book early.
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Port Macquarie Cruise Adventures
Offers dolphin-watching, whale-spotting, oyster-guzzling, lunch, sunset, river and everglades tours.
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Circus Arts
About 2km west of town; Type A characters may find the juggling classes useful.
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Cassegrain
Several wineries are scattered around. A reputation as the region’s pioneering vineyard has made Cassegrain a favourite.
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Byron Bay Writers Festival
In July/August, this three day event features workshops, writer forums and kids events. Top shelf Australian writers attend.
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Promenade Canoes
Grab a canoe for a 5km, self-guided trip along scenic Coffs Creek in the heart of town.
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Newcastle Music Week
There has always been a lively music scene in the city. Newcastle Music Week celebrates this side of the local culture.
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Air Sports Newcastle
Had enough? Feel like jumping from Strzelecki…? Paragliding with Air Sports Newcastle is perhaps the answer.
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Jack Ransom Cycles
Ballina's many waterways are lined with paths. This place rents bikes from $20 per day.
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Kayak Tours
Kayak Tours runs guided trips into the upper reaches of the Hastings River.
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Pilot’s Boatshed Museum
At the town wharf, there’s a maritime museum, Pilot’s Boatshed Museum.
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