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Tourism
   
The Macleay Valley is aptly named

NATURES WONDERLAND

as it is a 'treasure trove' of natural beauty
   
  Click here for Visitor Information and Holiday Planning Website
  Useful Websites
  Tourist Brochures
  Macleay Valley Tourism Strategic Plan
  Trial Bay Ferry Story
 
The area surrounding the historic town of Kempsey combines some of the best beaches in the world with a hinterland that is both accessible and virtually untouched. 80% of the 80 kilometre coastline is protected from development by Hat Head National Park, Arakoon State Recreation Area, Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve and Goolawah Reserve. The seaside resorts of South West Rocks, Crescent Head, Hat Head, Stuart's Point and Grassy Head are scattered along this magnificent stretch of coast and all offer clean, unspoilt beaches with great surfing and no highrise!
 
     
The Macleay River meanders through rural and forest country and the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. Quaint country villages such as Gladstone, Smithtown, Frederickton, Bellbrook, Willawarrin, Kinchela, Jerseyville and Kundabung provide interesting insights into a wonderful rural lifestyle. There are many beautiful forest drives which are well worthwhile to explore. The river provides visitors with many water based recreational opportunities such as fishing, sailing, canoeing and waterskiing. Over 100,000 hectares of State Forests, the world heritage Werrikimbe National Park, the Upper Macleay Gorges and the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park can all be explored in the Macleay Valley's hinterland.
     
Sporting enthusiasts will find the Macleay Valley an ideal place to pursue their favourite pastime - golf, bowls, tennis, squash, ten pin bowling, horse and greyhound racing tracks, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, bushwalking, birdwatching or horseriding. Fascinating attractions such as historic Trial Bay Gaol, Smoky Cape Lighthouse and the award winning Kempsey museum draw thousands of visitors annually to this valley of contrasts.
     

Kempsey, South West Rocks and Crescent Head have  open air Skateparks which feature a combination of ramps, platforms and grind bars of varying heights to suit skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMX riders.

Tourist Brochures
  Walks in History Brochures
Bellbrook Walk in History Bellbrook (PDF - 112 KB)
Central Kempsey Walk in History Central Kempsey (PDF - 97 KB)
East Kempsey Walk in History East Kempsey (PDF - 116 KB)
Gladstone Walk in History Gladstone (PDF - 84 KB)
Jerseyville Walk in History Jerseyville (PDF - 104 KB)
Kinchela Walk in History Kinchela (PDF - 126 KB)
Smithtown Walk in History Smithtown (PDF 85 KB)
South West Rocks Walk in History South West Rocks (PDF 85 KB)
West Kempsey Walk in History West Kempsey (PDF 83 KB)
Willawarrin Walk in History Willawarrin (PDF - 108 KB)

Useful websites

 

If you would like more specific information on the Kempsey Shire, or a copy of our Tourist booklet, contact:

Macleay Valley Coast Tourism
Val Melville Centre
South Kempsey Park
Lachlan Street
South Kempsey NSW 2440

Phone: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480
International Phone: 61 2 6563 1555
Fax: 02 6563 1537
International fax: 61 2 6563 1537
Email: info@macleayvalleycoast.com.au
Website: www.macleayvalleycoast.com.au
Location: 22 Tozer Street
Postal Address: PO Box 3078
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440
Customer Services: 02 6566 3200
Facsimile: 02 6566 3205
Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Monday to Friday
ABN 70 705 618 663
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Your questions and comments are most welcome.
Please contact: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au