The Macleay Valley located at the northern end of the Mid North Coast
is a truly unspoilt area boasting a temperate climate.
The area offers deserted beaches, beautiful forests, heritage listed
villages, gracious old buildings and picture perfect views.
Over 80% of the areas coastline is protected - allowing visitors
to discover the area in its natural state. Try the Werrikembe or
the Hat Head National Parks or secluded beach fishing and surfing
at Crescent Head, Hat Head, South West Rocks, Stuarts Point
or Grassy Head.
At the heart of the Macleay is the major township of Kempsey
which is edged in the west by the magnificent Great Dividing Range
and in the east by endless stretches of sandy beaches and coastline.
The Macleay Valley is the home to the Australian icon - the Akubra Hat
and is the birthplace and home to some of the country's most notable sporting, country music and indigenous personalities.


Bellbrook & Willawarrin: National Trust village exemplifying
turn of century village.
Crescent Head: Great surfing beaches, aboriginal sites, Hat Head National Park, Goolawah Reserve, Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve
Gladstone & Smithtown: Historic village features crafts and antiques.
Kempsey: Wigay Aboriginal Food Tree Park features bush tucker and Aboriginal dancers.
Grassy Head: Some of the largest Aboriginal middens on the coast.
Hat Head: A premier fishing destination, catch Marlin, Cobia, Spanish Mackeral, Yellow and Blue Fin Tuna, Bar Cod, Snapper, Pearl Perch,
Tailor, Bream, Jew Fish and Drummer.
South West Rocks: Trial Bay Goal, Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Boatman's Cottage & Maritime Museum
Stuarts Point:The focal point for the northern beaches.
Haunted areas: A ghost near Pola Creek called the Lady in Black.
Yowies: Seen in the upper Macleay area. A timber worker has reportedly
been wrestled out of bed by a large and hairy creature near Kookaburra.

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