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Queens Lake Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Queens Lake Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 24.1 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...

Kattang Nature Reserve. Photo: NSW Government

Perpendicular Point Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.7 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...

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

Abbey Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 1.1 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...

Newbys Creek walk and caves

Newbys Creek walk and caves

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.7 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...

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

Mermaid Lookout Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.3 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...

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

Cheesetree picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.1 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...

Manning Point Beach - Manning Valley Tourism

Manning Point Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Big Oyster

Big Oyster

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Once a popular restaurant and souvenir shop, the Big Oyster in Taree is the Barrington Coast's very own 'big thing'.The...

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

Queens Lake picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.6 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...

Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park

Kylies Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.8 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...

Farquhar Inlet on the Manning River

Farquhar Inlet

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Waitui Falls

Waitui Falls

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Waitui Falls is a local landmark, a hidden waterfall in Comboyne State Forest in the Barrington Coast. The short loop...

View of farmland with flower beds

Blooms and Coos

Agri, Mining and Industry

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Blooms and Coos is a family-run, regenerative flower farm in the Port Macquarie hinterland. They offer seasonal, pick-your-own flower events...

Kattang Nature Reserve: Photo: NSW Government

Kattang Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 20.6 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...

Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Coorabakh National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.6 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...

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

Crowdy Gap Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 3.4 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...

Coopernook State Forest

Coopernook Forest HQ, Coopernook State Forest

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Starrs Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.2 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...

Front door entrance from carpark

Kendall Craft Co Operative

Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 18.5 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...

Crowdy Head Lighthouse

Crowdy Head Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 5.1 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...

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

Metcalfes Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.7 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...

Diamond Head Beach Kangaroo

Diamond Head Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Tennis courts

Old Bar Tennis Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Old Bar Tennis Club, the Friendly Seaside Tennis Centre, is set back from Old Bar Road and is part...

Old Bar Beach

Old Bar Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

The seaside town of Old Bar is located twelve kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree....

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: 16.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Koolah Creek Highlands is a boutique Highland Cattle stud where you can get up close and personal with gorgeous Highland...

Skydivers

Skydiving NSW Drop Zone

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Customised Half Day or Less

Distance from: 22.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Taree's own Skydiving NSW Drop Zone. Experience the ultimate adrenaline sport with Tandem Skydive jumps from 8,000 to 14,000 feet....

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

Dooragan National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.8 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...

Handmade on the Manning

Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Free

This group is all about promoting and selling their local crafts and anyone is welcome to join and share their...

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

Blackbutt picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.9 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...

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

Crowdy Bay National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.0 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...

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

Rainforest Loop, Dooragan National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.9 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...

Saltwater Surf School

Saltwater Surf School

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Saltwater Surf School specialises in education, equipping surfers with the knowledge required to enjoy the ocean safely.Highest quality supervision and...

Harrington - Break Wall, Pilot Hill. Credit: White with one Photography

Harrington Beach State Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: Free

Harrington Beach State Park is situated on the New South Wales Mid North Coast and comprises lands surrounding and including...

Hamleys lookout, Kattang Nature Reserve. Photo: NSW Government

Charles Hamey lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.2 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...

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

Middle Brother National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 12.3 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...

Past Tourism conference on the stage with the Tourism Minister

Manning Entertainment Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 24.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Stone stacks overlooking the beach at Crowdy Head

Crowdy Head Beaches

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Laurieton Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.9 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...

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: 10.0 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....

visitors gather at the entrance signage to the walk

Longworths Tramway Heritage Walk North Branch State Forest

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

Longworths Tramway Heritage Walk is nearby the popular campground Swans Crossing, Kerewong State Forest. This easy, one way walk follows...

Timber statues at Harrington

Harrington Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Stones Oysters Seafood

Stones Oysters and Shed Takeaway

Agri, Mining and Industry Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Cundletown Heritage Walk

Cundletown Heritage Walk

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 22.5 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...

Linc & Annie

Manning River Ferry Services

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Manning River Ferry Services provides passenger ferry crossings between Manning Point and Harrington, scenic river cruises, and private charters on...

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

Bird Tree picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.5 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...

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

Geebung picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.0 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...

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

Big Nellie lookout and picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.4 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...

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: 22.2 kms | Price from: $2.00

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

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

Diamond Head Loop Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.3 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...

Newbys lookout, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Newbys lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.3 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...

Beach to Beach shared pathway at North Haven

Beach to Beach Shared Path

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Beach to Beach Shared Path is a scenic route that stretches from the North Haven breakwall all the way...