Walk your way through the macleay
There’s more to the Macleay Valley Coast than breathtaking beaches and world-class waves. Pack a picnic, get back to nature and explore our diverse National Parks on these fantastic walking trails.
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Walking Trails & Experiences in the Macleay
Smoky Cape picnic area
For a scenic treat, make your way to Smoky Cape picnic area at the base of Smoky Cape lighthouse. Pause to fee...
Smoky Cape Walking Track
Experience one of the largest remnants of unique littoral rainforest on the New South Wales coast on this mode...
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Standing high on a narrow headland, Smoky Cape Lighthouse is surrounded by the stunning coastal scenery of Hat...
Rainforest Walking Track, Hat Head National Park
A delightful stroll through rare coastal rainforest, this short track is a great way to introduce the kids to ...
Powder Magazine walking track
Powder Magazine track is an excellent short walk to the historic powder magazines on the headland at Arakoon N...
Mount Yarrahapinni Lookout
About 40 minutes north of Kempsey, Yarrahapinni boasts one of the most spectacular views on the coast. On a cl...
Monument Hill Walking Track
If you take a walk along the Monument Hill walking track, you’ll be rewarded with the sight of casuarinas in...
Little Bay to Smoky Cape Walk
If you’re an adventurous walker, you’ll love the Little Bay to Smoky Cape walk. This 10 kilometre coastal ...
Korogoro Walking Track
Korogoro Walking Track is a 3.2 kilometre Loop with panoramic coastal views are only one of the attractions on...
Kinchela Trig Lookout Walk
This short track leads gently uphill to reveal spectacular views of coastal estuaries and mountain hinterland,...
Killick Beach
Killick Beach is 14 kilometres long at Crescent Head is a picturesque white sand beach that is home to the Cre...
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 ...
Horseshoe Bay Beach South West Rocks
South West Rocks has a beautiful little beach surrounded by towering pines. This sheltered area is very popula...
Hat Head National Park
Hat Head National Park, near Kempsey, is a place of exceptional beauty. The beaches, sand dunes, rainforest an...
Green Island Walking Track
An energising, medium level walk to delight both birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts. Green Island walking...
Gap Beach Walking Track
Gap Beach Walking Track's six-kilometre return track will have you heart-pumping! Grab your hiking boots and h...
Delicate Beach
A popular break with two campgrounds located adjacent to Delicate and Big Hill. Delicate is an unusual beach w...
Connors Walking Track
Tracing the rugged coastline, in northern NSW near Kempsey, this moderately challenging track offers delights ...
Carrai National Park
Inland from Kempsey, Carrai National Park protects vast tracts of eucalypt groves and subtropical rainforest o...
Bridle Trail
Retrace history along an easy walking 1.2-kilometre return track, Bridle trail, near Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon...
Boyters Lane Bird Hide
Take in the wealth of bird life at the Boyters Lane Bird Hide on the way into South West Rocks. Built on an ol...
Boorganna Nature Reserve
Established in 1904, Boorganna Nature Reserve is the second-oldest nature reserve in all of NSW. It's located ...
Big Hill Rainforest Walking Track
Starting at the picnic area by the beach, this short loop trail winds around the top of the headland, providin...
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 w...
Three Walks at Monument Hill
A series of interconnecting, easy walks that begin at the Trial Bay Gaol car park. With breathtaking coastal v...
Tamban Forest Walk
Distance: 5-6 kilometres Difficulty: Easy This is a pleasant walk through State Forest on maintained forestry ...
Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walk
Distance: 5.5 kilometres with two steep sections Difficulty: Moderate to difficult You can start with the Monu...
Jack Perkins Track and Lighthouse Walk
Distance: 2 kilometre return Difficulty: Moderate to difficult (short, but very steep) The starting point is a...
Crescent Head Pool to Back Beach Walk
Distance: 3 kilometres Difficulty: Easy Take this track if you are looking for a stroll away from the village ...
Big Hill South Walking Trail
Distance: 5 kilometres Difficulty: Easy A beautiful walk with varied landscapes. In spring there is an abundan...
Big Hill Rainforest Walking Track
Distance: 1.4km loop Difficulty: Medium Big Hill is 11km south of Crescent Head, at the entrance point to Lime...
The Easy Way Walk, Hat Head
Distance: 5 kilometre Difficulty: Easy Starting from the footbridge in Hat Head, walk south across it, and kee...
Going South Walking Track
Distance: 12 kilometres Difficulty: Moderate The walk from the village of Hat Head towards Crescent Head. The ...
Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm
Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths farm combines a chemical-free farm, blacksmith studio, boutique accommodation and camp...
Yarrahapinni
About 40 minutes north of Kempsey, Yarrahapinni boasts one of the most spectacular views on the coast. On a cl...
Crescent Head
Crescent Head is a village characterised by the rich surfing culture that runs deep in its veins. While it may...
Blackbird Flat Camping Ground
Blackbird Flat Camping Ground is located in the Macleay Valley Coast on the western side of Kempsey. Situated ...
Misty Mountain Wilderness Health Retreat
Misty Mountain is the perfect environment for you to relax and enjoy the benefits of a healthy holiday. Get aw...
Bass Lodge
Located in the Macleay Valley Coast hinterland west of Kempsey, Bass Lodge was built in 1986 from the rounded ...