Mid North Coast NSW
Holidaying in The New South Wales Mid Coast
At the heart of this beautiful stretch of coastline are the long-established communities that give the region its bustling character and laid-back attitude to life.
For a family trip in mid-coast NSW – the classic Aussie beach holiday – these spots are just the ticket.
Barrington Coast Holidays
The Barrington Coast region is a coastal paradise, made up of waterways, 145km of pristine coastline and amazing national parks. Long stretches of sandy white beaches provide endless opportunities for classic summer activities including sailboarding, scuba diving, kite surfing, kayaking and sailing.
Hawks Nest and Jimmys Beach are two spectacular holiday parks for your Mid North Coast holiday, both popular spots for that idyllic beach getaway. Endless pristine beaches are perfect for some sandy 4WD-ing, and water enthusiasts from surfers to fisherfolk will truly be in their element.
Forster-Tuncurry are at the entrance to Wallis Lake, and the unspoilt town of Seal Rocks is perfectly nestled in Myall Lakes National Park; both ideal spots for a beach holiday in the mid coast NSW.
Things to see and do:
- Relish the amazing views from the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse in Seal Rocks.
- Enjoy a waterfront meal in Forster-Tuncurry.
- Take a dip in the famous Tuncurry Rockpool.
- Visit the famous Green Cathedral near Booti Booti National Park.
- Catch the ferry from Tea Gardens to Port Stephens and watch for the playful dolphins.
- Climb Mount Yaccaba and enjoy the scenic views along the coast.
- Load up the 4WD and have fun with some sand driving.
- Enjoy a round or two at the nearby championship-rated 18-hole golf course.
Barrington Coast Holiday Parks include: Forster Beach, Hawks Nest, Tuncurry, Jimmys Beach, & Seal Rocks
Greater Port Macquarie Holidays
Greater Port Macquarie boasts stunning beaches and rivers, peaceful seaside towns and a lush rural countryside. It’s no wonder visitors flock to this lovely part of the world.
Just 20-minutes south of Port Macquarie lies the quaint township of Bonny Hills, home to some of the best surfing beaches and fishing spots on the NSW coast. A further 10-minutes’ away is North Haven, tucked between Laurieton and Camden Head. Here you’ll find a nature-lover’s utopia: a heavenly location for creating those treasured Port Macquarie holiday memories.
Things to see and do:
- Visit the Koala Hospital at the Macquarie Nature Reserve.
- Visit the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre to start your journey through Sea Acres National Park.
- Say hello to colourful large koalas featured in the ‘Hello Koalas’ Sculpture Trail.
- Head to the historic Tacking Point Lighthouse; Australia’s 3rd oldest lighthouse.
- Experience an amazing Camel Safari on Lighthouse Beach.
- Explore Dooragan National Park and trek up North Brother Mountain.
Great Port Macquarie Holiday Parks include: Bonny Hills, North Haven