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
The Easy Way Walk
Distance: ~5km Difficulty: Easy Starting from the footbridge in Hat Head, walk south across it, and keeping ri...
Going South Walking Track
Distance: ~12km Difficulty: Moderate The walk from the village of Hat Head towards Crescent head. The track wi...
Horseshoe Bay to Mangrove Forest Walk
Distance: 2km one way Return the same way or through the CBD (either 2km or 2.5km) Difficulty: Easy An easy wa...
Boorganna Nature Reserve
Established in 1904, Boorganna Nature Reserve is the second-oldest nature reserve in all of NSW. It's located ...
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...
Korogoro Walking Track
Korogoro Walking Track is a 3.2 kilometre Loop with panoramic coastal views are only one of the attractions on...
Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm
Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths farm combines a chemical-free farm, blacksmith studio, boutique accommodation and camp...
Bemurrah Homestead 1
Bemurrah Homestead is nestled on the river bend at Pee Dee, 61 kilometres west of Kempsey in the beautiful Upp...
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Standing high on a narrow headland, Smoky Cape Lighthouse is surrounded by the stunning coastal scenery of Hat...
Yarrahapinni
About 40 minutes north of Kempsey, Yarrahapinni boasts one of the most spectacular views on the coast. On a cl...
Boyters Lane Bird Hide
Take in in the wealth of bird life at the Boyters Lane Bird Hide on the way into South West Rocks. Built on an...
Ned's Bed Horse and Dog-Otel
Ideally situated halfway between Sydney / Brisbane, Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour is Ned's Bed - a purpose bu...
Mount Yarrahapinni Lookout
About 40 minutes north of Kempsey, Yarrahapinni boasts one of the most spectacular views on the coast. On a cl...
Telegraph Retreat Cottages
Telegraph Retreat Cottages are located at Telegraph Point, 15 minutes north of the coastal tourist town of Por...
Smoky Cape Walking Track
Experience one of the largest remnants of unique littoral rainforest on the New South Wales coast on this mode...
Blackbird Flat Camping Ground
Blackbird Flat Camping Ground is located in the Macleay Valley Coast on the western side of Kempsey. Situated ...
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...
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 t...
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 trac...
Kinchela Trig Lookout Walk
This short track leads gently uphill to reveal spectacular views of coastal estuaries and mountain hinterland,...
Killick Beach
Killick Beach at Crescent Head is a picturesque white sand beach that is home to the Crescent Head Malibu Clas...
Cundle Flat Farm
Cundle Flat Farm offers riverside camping by the pristine Manning River. Enjoy the seclusion and picturesque l...
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 has a beautiful little beach surrounded by towering pines. This sheltered area is very popula...
Green Island Walking Track
An energising, medium level walk to delight both birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts. Green Island walking...
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...
Gap Beach Walking Track
Gap Beach Walking Track's six-kilometre return track will have you heart-pumping! Grab your hiking boots and h...
Bass Lodge
Located in the Macleay Valley Coast hinterland west of Kempsey, Bass Lodge was built in 1986 from the rounded ...
Delicate Beach
Another popular break with two camp ground located adjacent at Delicate and Big Hill. Delicate is an unusual b...
Connors Walking Track
Tracing the rugged coastline, in northern NSW near Kempsey, this moderately challenging track offers delights ...
Bridle Trail
Retrace history along an easy walking 1.2-kilometre return track, Bridle trail, near Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon...
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...