Arts & culture
The Macleay Valley is home to a rich Indigenous history and a vibrant culture that is maintained by strong local Indigenous groups, art galleries and events. Whether you’re after a unique treasure for your home, yearn to learn something new or simply want to immerse yourself in the arts, there’s plenty to whet your cultural appetite in the Macleay Valley.
Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery
It’s rare for visitors to get the chance to meet local makers, but at The Yarrahappini Studio Gallery you ca...
Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) is housed in the annex of the Kempsey Visitor Information C...
Nulla from the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
Nulla the Koala is a part of the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, a bold, ambitious and imaginative sculpture pro...
Milton Budge Mural Water Towers
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following listing contains creative works ...
Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery
The Macleay Valley Art Gallery is a popular hub for Macleay Valley artists, offering a dedicated space for loc...
Coolamon Aboriginal Arts Gallery
Call into the Coolamon Arts Hub at Annecto on Smith Street to view the stunning original art exhibition featur...
Back Creek Cultural Art
Head down to the turquoise waters of Back Creek to view the cultural art bollard wraps displaying designs by w...
Abstracted Outline of the Macleay River Mural
Ash uses contemporary design elements to create a sense of motion and energy. Amongst these elements is the in...
Golden-Headed Cisticola Mural
Ash's popular style combines the broader community appeal of nature’s local flora and fauna, in this case, a...
Yarrakuun Cultural Experience
Yarrakuun Cultural Experience offers visitors, locals and groups the chance to approach wellness from a holist...
Kempsey Riverside Markets
Kempsey Riverside Markets are held on the first Saturday of the month. They are located at Riverside Park, Ede...
Kempsey
Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Kempsey is the major service town of the Macleay Valley Coast. Kemp...
Gladstone
Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Gladstone is a charming little village brimming with creativity, hi...