Tea Gardens to Port Macquarie
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443.2KM / 275.4MI

Go inland and discover the beauty of the Mid North Coast hinterland.

Replete in national parks, lake forests, five lake systems, 11 major rivers and more than 300km of beaches, there’s more to the Pacific Highway than the legendary Pacific Coast.
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Tea Gardens

76km north-east of Newcastle and 11km from the Pacific Highway lies Tea Gardens.

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Singing Bridge (Credit: Bess Grant, Flickr)
Australia, 2324
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Singing Bridge
Myall Street, Hawks Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 2324
1800 802 692
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Crossing the Myall River between Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, the Singing Bridge is famous for the mournful sounds from its railings during strong winds.

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Bombah Point

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Australia, 2423
Arrive via car from Bombah Point32KM / 20MI ~ Approximately 41 minutes
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The Bombah Point Ferry runs daily to and from Myall Lakes National Park every half hour between 8am to 6pm and includes various fees depending on your vehicle type i.e. $6.50 per car.
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Bulahdelah

Bulahdelah derives from the language of Worimi Aborigines and is thought to mean 'meeting place of two rivers'.

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Australia, 2423
Arrive via car from Bulahdelah12KM / 8MI ~ Approximately 24 minutes
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It’s surrounding forests and lakes making it easy to mooch around for the day.
Grandis picnic area
Boolambayte, New South Wales, Australia, 2423
1300 072 757
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You'll find Grandis picnic area set among the lush coastal forests on the western edge of Myall Lakes National Park.

Myalla Magic Cafe Restaurant
84 Stroud Street,, Bulahdelah, NSW, Australia, 2423
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Myalla Magic offers authentic Australian cuisine in a historic building with a beautiful original steel design roof and walls. We serve freshly cooked breakfast and lunch, prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Gluten free option aa well.

Cafe on Main
69 Stroud Street, Bulahdelah, New South Wales, Australia, 2423
(02) 4997 4333
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Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Coffee
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Stop by Café on Main for coffee, cakes, lunch and everything in between.

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Myall Lakes

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Myall Lakes National Park, NSW
Arrive via car from Myall Lakes20KM / 12MI ~ Approximately 28 minutes
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NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park
Lakes Road, Bombah Point, New South Wales, Australia, 2423
1300 769 566
myallshores@nrmaparksandresorts.com.au
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86 rooms
Swimming Pool, Outdoor Dining
Cafe, Camp Kitchen, Barbeque
Canoeing/Kayaking, Cycling, Fishing, Swimming, Games or Recreation Room
$29 ~ $355 AUD*
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NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park is situated on the absolute lakefront within Myall Lakes National Park and a short drive from the beach.

Myall Lakes National Park
Tickerabil Trail, Mungo Brush, New South Wales, Australia, 2423
1300 072 757
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Mountain Biking, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming, Walks, Hiking, Lookouts, Boating Facilities
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Myall Lakes National Park, on the north coast not far from Newcastle, features one of the State's largest coastal lake systems.

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Barrington Tops National Park

The rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance and part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

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Barrington Tops Forest Rd, Upper Allyn, NSW, Australia, 2422
Arrive via car from Barrington Tops National Park108KM / 67MI
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The 115km scenic drive takes you to the 400m walk to Thunderbolt's Lookout. For the adventurous, the 7km Gloucester Tops walking circuit includes rainforests, high-altitude wetlands, snow gum meadows and Gloucester Falls which has a great swimming spot at its base, so don't forget to pack your swimmers.
Gloucester Falls Walking Track
Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government
Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester Tops, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
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Walks, Hiking

When you’re hankering to get out of town, Gloucester Falls walking track is a perfect family day trip to the magnificent Gloucester Tops area in

Gloucester Tops Circuit
Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester Tops, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
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The Gloucester Tops circuit combines three popular and scenic walks in Barrington Tops National Park into a longer seven kilometre circuit.

Barrington Tops National Park
Link Trail, Barrington Tops, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
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Gloucester, New South Wales

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Gloucester, NSW (Credit: Visit NSW)
Gloucester, NSW, Australia, 2422
Arrive via car from Gloucester, New South Wales79KM / 49MI ~ Approximately 3 hours
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Gloucester is a charming country town made famous for its gold rush in 1872. Make your way to Gloucester Visitor Centre to pick up brochures to for the best walking routes. Gloucester Boomerang Discovery Walk is a great way to get to know the town and its attractions in an hour, while kids will enjoy the Mosaics Walk, which displays the history of Gloucester through a collection of mosaics on walls and footpaths around the town.
Barrington Hideaway- River Cottages
312 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
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Gloucester Country Lodge Motel
4663 Bucketts Way, Gloucester, NSW, Australia, 2422
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Welcome to our Facebook page. Please visit us on: www.gloucestercountrylodge.com.au. Or ring us on 02 6558 1812. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Gloucester Country Club
4651 Bucketts Way, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
(02) 6558 1602
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The Gloucester Country Club has a picturesque nine-hole, par 36 golf course with great views of the Bucketts Mountain range.

Hebbys Bakery
55 Church Street, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
(02) 6558 1837
hebbake@bigpond.net.au
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Hebbys Bakery is the type of bakery much loved in country towns and makes eating out in Gloucester a breeze!

Gloucester MarketsGloucester Farmers Market
Billabong Park, Denison Street, Gloucester, NSW, Australia, 2422
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Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month - rain, hail or shine! NEW STALLHOLDERS -www.gloucesterma

Gloucester Visitor Centre
Destination Barrington Coast
27 Denison Street, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, 2422
1800 802 692
tourism@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
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Public Toilet
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Gloucester Visitor Centre provides local information to visitors and travellers about the Barrington Tops region of the Barrington Coast.

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Wingham, New South Wales

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Wingham, NSW, Australia, 2429
Arrive via car from Wingham, New South Wales67KM / 42MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Showcasing the best of the local region, grab a seat in the kitchen garden at Bent on Food, a multi-award winning speciality cafe and food store. Follow up with a tasty treat from McKeoughs Cake and Pie Shop.
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, 2429
1300 072 757
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Wingham Brush Nature Reserve near Taree on the Mid-North Coast, makes a great family day trip or school excursion.

Bent on Food
93-95 Isabella Street, Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, 2429
(02) 6557 0727
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Beverage, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Brunch, Dessert, Gluten Free Available, Hamburgers, Healthy Food, High Tea or Afternoon Tea, Light Meals, Modern Asian, Modern Australian, Organic, Paleo, Seasonal Local Produce, Steak, Vegan, Wine, Breakfast, Lunch, Private Dining, Takeaway
Pets Allowed
Entertainment, Live Music
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Catering for High Support, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Bent on Food is not just a cafe but a destination.

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Ellenborough Falls

Forty-five minutes’ drive from Wingham, located on the Bulga Plateau at Elands, you'll find Ellenborough Falls.

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Ellenborough Falls, NSW (Credit: RussellStreet, Flickr)
Arrive via car from Ellenborough Falls41KM / 26MI ~ Approximately an hour
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At 200m, it is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere. Take the 10 minute walk to The Knoll for a vantage point directly across the falls, or the 641 steps (30 minutes with rest stops) to the bottom of the falls.

Sights & Activities

Ellenborough Falls
MidCoast Council
Ellenborough Falls Road, Elands, New South Wales, Australia, 2429
1800 802 692
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Free Entry
Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Barbeque, Kiosk
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Birdwatching, Walks, Lookouts
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At 200 metres, Ellenborough Falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in New South Wales and an iconic experience of the Barrington Coast.

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Byabarra

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Australia, 2446
Arrive via car from Byabarra42KM / 26MI ~ Approximately an hour
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The Byabarra Cafe and Bar
Byabarra, NSW, Australia
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Port Macquarie

city in New South Wales, Australia

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Old Bottlebutt - Wauchope (Credit: Visit NSW)
Australia, 2444
Arrive via car from Port Macquarie42KM / 26MI ~ Approximately 36 minutes
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NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park
1 Munster Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, 2444
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Old Bottlebutt Tree
Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 2444
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