Mid North Coast
From the Great Lakes in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north, the Mid North Coast embraces beautiful beaches, dense, lush forests and a myriad of rivers and waterways. In the southern half of Australia's Holiday Coast, the Great Lakes' Myall, Smiths and Wallis Lakes are clean clear expanses of water, ideal for sailing, fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, skiing and houseboating.
Further north, the Manning River winds through lush dairy country to join the ocean at Harrington and Old Bar.
Don't miss the wildflowers and views of Crowdy Bay National Park or Ellenborough Falls, the longest single drop falls in the Southern Hemisphere.
Port Macquarie has thirteen golden beaches, great national parks, and beautiful mountain and river scenery. Kempsey, home of the Akubra hat, has an award-winning museum and a number of beautifully restored historic buildings. Nearby Trial Bay Gaol at South West Rocks was built using prison labour in the 1880s.
The northern part of the Mid North Coast, from the Narnbucca Valley to Coffs Harbour, is characterised by hinterland rainforests, especially around Dorrigo and golden sand beaches.
Bowraville is a historic verandah town and Aboriginal artists flourish in the area. Features of the Nambucca Valley include tropical fruit plantations, river and beach fishing and Australia's only island golf course. Bellingen, in the heart of the Bellinger Valley, is a beautiful and historic town, fast becoming the arts and crafts capital of the area.
Coffs Harbour, where the mountains meet the sea, is your base for white water rafting on the Nymboida River. The beach, river and deep sea fishing are also rewarding at Coffs. There's no shortage of activity: 4WD adventures, skydiving, go-karting, mountain biking and scuba diving describe just a few options. In spring, dolphins bring their calves close to shore. In winter, humpback whales cruise close by the coast on their migration to Queensland's waters. Solitary Islands Marine Reserve is a magical snorkelling and diving location, just off Coffs Harbour. Temperate and tropical wildlife live side by side as a result of the convergence of warm southbound currents and cool northbound waters.
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