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Whether you’re after a secluded hinterland getaway or want to dip your toes in the ocean, the Macleay Valley offers a variety of incentives to get you packing your tent and heading out into nature.

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Camping in the Macleay

Racecourse Camping

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Secluded Racecourse Beach is a short drive south of Crescent Head on the mid-n

Racecourse Beach

Positioned right on Goolawah Beach, the Racecourse campground puts you in pole position for exquisite scenic views and marine wildlife spotting. Surrounded by paperbarks and coastal banksia,

Macleay Home Camp

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. We are located right on the edge of the Macleay river with lots of space for y

Killick Beach

Killick Beach is 14 kilometres long at Crescent Head is a picturesque white sand beach that is home to the Crescent Head Malibu Classic. Famous for a long, slow right-hand wave that peels of

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.

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 h

Arakoon National Park

The idyllic Arakoon National Park on the NSW mid-north coast is home to the historic Trial Bay Gaol and is a wonderful place for a daytrip to explore Australian history or for a family campi

Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm

Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths farm combines a chemical-free farm, blacksmith studio, boutique accommodation and camping in the hills of Bellbrook in New South Wales. Stay in the delightfully de

Hat Head Holiday Park

Set overlooking 12 kilometres of uninterrupted beach Hat Head Holiday Park offers a serene getaway, located just one hour and 10 minutes from Port Macquarie. The park has a range of accom

Trial Bay Gaol campground

Sections of Trial Bay Gaol campground will be closed for infrastructure upgrades from Monday 10 February 2025 to late August 2025. Trial Bay Gaol campground offers campsites for tents, cara

Crescent Head Holiday Park

Set on absolute beach and riverfront, Crescent Head Holiday Park is the perfect oceanside getaway. Located an easy 15-minute drive from Kempsey or less than a one hour from Port Macquarie.

Macleay Valley Hinterland

The Macleay Valley Hinterland is a wild and natural area with a rich indigenous, agricultural and musical history. Exploring this neck of the woods requires a bit of initiative and an advent

Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks

The South West Rocks coastline might be a mecca for surfers, but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the New South Wales Mid-North Coast's coastal life. Nestled on the banks of Back Cre

Grassy Head Holiday Park

Set just metres from the beach, Grassy Head Holiday Park is the perfect destination for a relaxing break. Located just a short drive from Kempsey and tucked away between a lush coastal fores

Stuarts Point Holiday Park

Set on the banks of the Macleay River, Stuarts Point Holiday Park is a serene getaway nestled between flowing waterways, beach frontage and lush forest. Offering a range of accommodations,

Cracknback Riverside Campgrounds

Situated on the beautiful Macleay River in the Mid North Coast of NSW, on approximately 30 acres of private riverfront property, Cracknback Campgrounds is the perfect getaway spot for everyo

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park

Located in picturesque South West Rocks and just one hour from Port Macquarie. You'll find this holiday park set on absolute beach frontage and nestled under shady pines with panoramic ocean

Georges Junction

Georges Creek is north-west of Kempsey on the Armidale Road north of Bellbrook in the Macleay Valley Hinterland. Bitumen road to Bellbrook then the road becomes unsealed. Located on the Uppe

Waves Campground

Waves Campground offers comfortable and low-cost camping in a natural paradise! This beautiful campground is situated in a pristine bush environment. Located on the back road of the beautif

Blackbird Flat Camping Ground

Blackbird Flat Camping Ground is located on the Macleay Valley Coast on the western side of Kempsey. Situated on the Kempsey Armidale Road. It is a free camping area located beside the Macl

Smoky Cape campground

Can you think of anything better than camping amongst lush rainforest? Positioned on an isolated stretch of coast below Smoky Cape lighthouse near Kempsey, Smoky Cape campground is a seclud

Racecourse campground

Positioned right on Goolawah Beach, Racecourse campground puts you in pole position for exquisite scenic views and marine wildlife spotting. Surrounded by paperbarks and coastal banksia, pro

Melaleuca campground

Melaleuca campground is Limeburners Creek’s best-kept secret. Located alongside a privately owned waterway, this picturesque coastal campground is tucked away from the strong coastal winds

Hungry Gate campground

Hungry Gate campground is located at the southern end of Hat Head National Park. The area has an open, spacious feel but is protected from the elements by sand dunes and surrounded by thick

Delicate campground

Create some family memories at Delicate campground. Being located in Goolawah Regional Park, you can even bring your dog along to the campground to join in the the family snaps. A fabulous s