Kempsey Museum
Kempsey Museum features the history of the Macleay Valley from before white settlement to the present day, including a pioneer cottage furnished using historical items. Set in South Kempsey Park, next to the Visitor Information Centre. Displays include aboriginal history, boot making, timber industry, military history, natural history, dairy industry, shipping, historical vehicles, Shorty Ranger […]
Kempsey Golf Club
Kempsey Golf Club is located on the Macleay Valley Way, five kilometres south of the Kempsey. Their facilities include an 18-hole golf course, a practice fairway/driving range, and a licensed clubhouse (gaming and bar facilities). Their golf course (par 72) has a natural bushland setting with a creek and dam which makes the course interesting […]
Kempsey Central
Kempsey Central is the place to go for food, fun, convenience and more. Easy parking with no time limits, a great location and plenty to do nearby makes Kempsey Central the place to meet. What else would you expect from the centre of Kempsey? At Kempsey Central, they’ve put their heart into creating a destination […]
Kelly Purvis Mural
The concept for this mural design is storytelling through a portrait of Indigenous youth. The vision is that it will evoke a sense of threads of love and wisdom from elders to younger generations. Kelly collaborated with Dunghutti artist Nancy Pattison on the design and concept. The young person symbolises hope and the future while […]
Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails
The Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails are made up of 20-25 kilometres of mountain bike trails in Kalateenee State Forrest just outside of Kempsey. The trails are maintained to a high standard and are available for the public and visitors to use free of charge. The tracks are set in stunning bush scenery with towering Eucalyptus, […]
Jack Perkins Walking Track
Jack Perkins walking track is a short walk that boasts some of the best views in Hat Head National Park, only a short drive from Kempsey. Take in spectacular views across the Tasman Sea from Captain Cook’s lookout before stepping out on Jack Perkins walking track. The track leads downhill through whispering she-oaks. In the […]
Indo the Artist Savages Lane Mural
This artwork celebrates what Kempsey’s famous for, Akubra Hats, Country Music, and its breathtaking natural bush and flowers, the eucalyptus gum trees, wattle, and daisies. The artwork is painted in a Folk country style, representing the town’s history, county music, and traditional heritage and with words of inspiration. Patrick Indo is an award-winning and prolific […]
Indo the Artist Elringtons Lane Mural
Inspired by the Macleay farmer, the position was passed down through generations. The farmer looking out over the valley is reflecting on the good times and challenges of working on the land. From droughts to floods and fires – his resilience and determination capture the spirit of the people. He looks across to the younger […]
Horseshoe Bay Beach South West Rocks
South West Rocks has a beautiful little beach surrounded by towering pines. This sheltered area is very popular with families wanting to swim. Horseshoe Bay Beach is close to rewarding fishing spots and central to the business district of South West Rocks. Facilities include camping areas, cabin accommodations, picnic spots, barbecues, parking, amenities blocks and […]
Horseshoe Bay Amenities Block Mural
Perched on the hill overlooking the ocean at Horseshoe Bay, this eye-catching mural is a collaboration between well-known local artists Bill and James Moulton and Ash Johnson. The underwater seascape painting features dolphins and sea turtles swimming through a bright coral bed while a surfer points out a surf lifesaving boat riding a wave – […]