North Coast NSW

Your holiday adventure can take you from the ranges to the beaches, providing everything you could want from a classic summer holiday all year around. Stretching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, North Coast NSW offers a unique taste of New South Wales. Whether you head to one of the popular coastal meccas, such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens, or explore one of the region's stunning national parks - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape. For sheer beauty it is difficult to surpass the golden beaches which dot the coastline.

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Skywalk

Learn about the national park’s flora and fauna in the intriguing education area at the Dorrigo National Park Rainforest Centre. The centre provides information, a shop, an exhibition and cafe. An interactive display guides visitors of all ages through different aspects of this World Heritage-listed rainforest, and staff can provide detailed information on national parks throughout north-east NSW. Dorrigo National Park provides everyone, even those who are wheelchair-bound, the opportunity to experience the unique rainforest environment. The Rainforest Centre has an educational interpretation centre. From here you can take a stroll on the popular Skywalk walkway and lookout platform over

Manning River Aero Club

Why not take a joy flight and take a pelican's eye view of the Manning Valley, enjoying a spectacular view of some the Mid North Coasts most beautiful coastline. Manning River Aero Club offers scenic flights of the Manning Valley. Enjoy spectacular views on a 30 minute, 45 minute and 60 minute scenic flight. See Wallis Lake near Forster and Tuncurry or the Lighthouse and fishing port at Crowdy Head or the popular Ellenborough Falls. Or simply ask the commercially licensed experienced pilots to provide you with a quote to fly you to wherever you would particularly like to go

Bruxner Park Flora Reserve

Only a short drive off the Pacific Highway from Coffs Harbour, Bruxner Park Flora Reserve is a unique natural environment within Orara East State Forest. Take a 10 minute drive from Coffs Harbour up through banana plantations to reach Sealy Lookout and the Forest Sky Pier, within Bruxner Park. The Forest Sky Pier offers magnificent coastal views over the city of Coffs Harbour and up and down the coastline. Bruxner Park Flora Reserve also features walking tracks through the rainforest, ranging from one - three hours. Picnic tables and toilets are provided.

Nambucca Kayaks

Nambucca Kayaks provide kayak tours and kayak hire on the beautiful waterways of the Nambucca Valley. Kayaks used are very stable and easy to paddle. All safety gear and instruction is provided. The kayak tours and hire are designed to cater for users of varying ability ranging from one hour hire to day trips.

Artisans ...on the hill

For something completely different, visit Artisans ...on the hill. Set on five magnificent acres overlooking luscious green dairy country, Artisans is ideally located only minutes from the village of Tinonee and the larger centres of Wingham and Taree in the Manning Valley - naturally! Peruse the amazing craft gallery for a unique craft piece for that special person. Why not enjoy one of the various hands-on workshops on offer and create your own magnificent pieces in wood, silver or glass. Enjoy the sumptuous food, serene atmosphere, shopping and exploring - naturally! For those travelling the legendary Pacific Coast, Artisans ...on