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The mid north coast of New South Wales is reknowned for it's pristine waters, sandy beaches, native wildlife, scenic drives and temperate climate throughout the seasons.
Gypsy Falls Retreat is situated within a short drive to waterways, sand'n'surf, untouched rainforests, the splendour of the hills, waterfalls and plateaus of the hinterland.
The coastal towns of Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills and Laurieton have some of the best beaches and coastline scenery in Australia, whilst the hinterland townships of Wauchope, Telegraph Point, Lorne and Comboyne are abundant in art galleries, tea houses, cafes and wineries throughout the countryside.
Enjoy the serenity of mountain views, the breathtaking views of Ellenborough Falls, peaceful picnic areas and scenic drives.
A range of activities including horse riding, fishing and four wheel drive tours are within are all within easy reach of Gypsy Falls Retreat. |
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| Fun In The Sun |
Dunbogan Breakwall. Visitors can enjoy some of the most scenic ocean views in Australia. |
The coastal towns of Dunbogan, Laurieton, North Haven, Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie boast some of the best surf beaches in Australia.
Patrolled beaches ensure safety for swimming and surfing. Families can enjoy hours of fun in the safety of the Camden Haven waterways with water skiing, parasailing and jet skiing.
If getting your feet wet isn't for you, there are endless walkways along the coastline with stunning views. Dolphins frequent the river mouths and whales can be seen off the coast seasonally.
For fishing enthusiasts there excellent locations for surf, estuary and river fishing. Boat hire is available.
Late April each year visitors can enjoy the festivities of the Camden Haven Music Festival. |
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Dolphins are regular visitors through the river mouth at Dunbogan. |
The lake entrance at Lake Cathie provides a safe haven for young children and infants. |
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the many walkways constructed along the coastline. |
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| Historic Sites |
Tacking Point Lighthouse, Port Macquarie.
One of many historic maritime locations on the mid north coast of New South Wales. |
For the historically minded, Port Macquarie was one of the original penal settlements outside of Sydney with the arrival of three ships, "Lady Nelson", "The Mermaid" & "The Prince Regent" in March, 1821, under the command of Captain Francis Allman. Port Macquarie's population consisted of the leaders, two officers', their wives and four children, thirty eight soldiers and sixty selected convicts.
Now with a population of sixty thousand Port Macquarie population a mecca for tourists, particularly in the summer months and school holiday periods.
There are museums, lighthouses, cemetries, numerous historical sites including churches and courthouses, and plaques throughout the town describe the fate of ships wrecks in years gone by. |
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Wauchope's Timbertown Heritage Theme Park is a reminder of the timber cutting days from over 100 years ago. The park is open daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
The park features a working bullock team, hourly rides aboard the steam train, a wealth of steam machinery from days gone by, animal nursery, historical buildings all on display with staff in period costume.
For further information relating to Timbertown, including current entry fees, please visit the Timbertown website. |
Timbertown Heritage Theme Park, Wauchope. |
Timbertown's historic steam engine. |
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| The Hinterland |
North Brother Mountain.
Enjoy coastline views from Smoky Cape in the north to Harrington in the south. |
Relax with a scenic drive to North Brother Mountain and take in the views from Smoky Cape in the north to Harrington in the south.
West of the Pacific Highway visitors can explore the sub tropical rainforests of Boorgana Nature Reserve or the picnic areas od Swans Crossing and Upsalls Creek. Enroute visit the herbal offerings of Norfolk Punch and the Lorne Valley Macadamia Farm, visit the many local wineries, including Cassegrains, Long Point Vineyards and Bago Vineyards or enjoy a family trail ride with Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding.
On the Pacific Highway at the southern extrance to Port Macquarie is the Billabong Koala Breeding Center. Here you can observe kangaroos, wallabies and wombats close up or have your photo taken with Australia's lovable koalas. |
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Have your photo taken with a lovable koala at The Billabong Koala Breeding Center. |
Breathtaking scenery of Comboyne Plateau enroute to Ellenborough Falls. |
One of the many enjoyable picnic areas available to visitors. |
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| The Arts |
| For the artistically minded Blue Poles Café & Gallery offer regular nights of entertainment, canvas prints and morning teas whilst the Watermark Literary Society conduct literary musters throughout various times of the year. |
| Facilities |
Major shopping centers are located at Laurieton, Lake Cathie and Port Macquarie.
For health concerns there is a medical center in Laurieton, with base hospitals in both Port Macquarie and Taree. |
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