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 – […]

Hat Head National Park

Hat Head National Park, near Kempsey, is a place of exceptional beauty. The beaches, sand dunes, rainforest and wetlands offer an ideal backdrop for bushwalking, camping or a quiet picnic. There is a choice of campgrounds, including campsites right by the beach, or you could stay at the Smoky Cape lighthouse keepers’ cottage with its […]

Green Island Walking Track

An energising, medium level walk to delight both birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts. Green Island walking track leads through woodland and heath to a lookout with brilliant views to Smoky Cape Lighthouse in the northern section of Hat Head National Park. The track leads through groves of paperbarks and grass trees. At the junction with Smoky […]

Goolawah National Park

Come and be captivated by the uncrowded beaches and pristine headlands of Goolawah National Park, near Kempsey on the NSW North Coast. Roaming through these coastal surroundings, you can’t help feeling you’ve landed in a place untouched by time. Comprising a narrow strip of mostly beachfront land, the park runs south from the outskirts of […]

Good Vibes Homewares

A unique collection of beautiful home decor, clothing and accessories and soft furnishings inheriting the NSW Mid North Coasts inexplicable blend of rustic charm and tranquility – Good Vibes Homeware! They are located in the beautiful coastal town of South West Rocks, on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

Gap Beach Walking Track

Gap Beach Walking Track’s six-kilometre return track will have you heart-pumping! Grab your hiking boots and head for Gap Beach walking track, in Hat Head National Park. Near South West Rocks, it’s a great walk for experienced bushwalkers, birdwatchers, and those who love a challenge. The track starts from Overshot Dam at Little Bay picnic […]

Gap Beach

Gap Beach is located one kilometre to the south in Hat Head National Park and is surrounded by the Smoky Cape Range, with the slopes of 220 metre-high Little Smoky forming the northern headland. Access is via hiking the Smoky Cape Track from Little Bay to the north or from Captain Cook’s Lookout at Smoky […]

Front Beach

Set against a backdrop of the historic gaol ruins, Front Beach is a popular swimming spot, perfect for families wanting a relaxing day outdoors. Situated in Arakoon National Park on the mid North Coast, it’s a perfect destination for a coastal holiday with camping options at Trial Bay Gaol campground. The calm waters are ideal […]

From the Mountains to the Sea Mural

This design presents a cohesive visual story, themed ‘From the Mountains to the Sea’, celebrating Kempsey as the rich, biodiverse heart of the Macleay River. The design features threatened flora and fauna native to the Macleay including the red-tailed phascogale and loggerhead turtle raising awareness and educating viewers about the threatened status of these important […]