The Legendary Pacific Coast

21/12/2016

Well worth a detour on the road north! Fredo Pies

25/10/2016

Spend your lazy days fishing, swimming, walking, and whale watching from May to November.

25/10/2016

A special thank you to Sonia Fingleton Sonia Fingleton for the hardwork, dedication, brilliant ideas and amazing work ethic to raise the awareness and help grow The Legendary Pacific Coast into Australia's most popular touring route. Her belief and passion in the North Coast industry has helped the North Coast to be ranked as number 3 in Australia for visitor nights. Here's to you Sonia Fingleton, thanks for your passion, abilities, sharing and caring, and the memories Visit NSW

08/10/2016

Here's cheers to Russell Mills The Legendary Pacific Coast's International Marketing Manager who has built international business to our region by more than 30 per cent over the past three years. A modest, thoughtful, champion of our industry. Visit NSW Australia.com

07/10/2016

There are so many fine chefs and great producers along The Legendary Pacific Coast these days. The food culture is strong and growing. One of the people who has been there from the beginning and at the forefront of the Mid North Coast journey is Donna Carrier from Bent on Food in Visit Manning Valley. This gal knows her stuff, shares her knowledge and experience and is a true food doyenne of the region.

06/10/2016

This is the big fella, David Laarhoven otherwise known as Laarz who tirelessly promotes his home territory along the Coffs Coast and his great tourism business A1 Coffs Coast Tours where you get to ride immaculately maintained Harley-Davidsons throughout the highways and scenic back routes of this great destination. Say goodaye. You'll be glad you did. Visit NSW Australia.com

06/10/2016

How good is this? Another great innovation from the very clever Mark and Julie at Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding Visit Manning Valley Visit NSW Australia.com

04/10/2016

My time with The Legendary Pacific Coast is done and I am reflecting on some of the best places we've stayed over the past 10 years on the road. A definite highlight is Seal Rocks Lighthouse Accommodation. The location! The beach! The Lighthouse! Accommodation in the lighthouse cottages. Nature and hospitality at its best. Thank you for your generous hospitality and the passion you bring to our industry.

03/10/2016

Would you like to camp under the Milky Way with the beach at your doorstep? With Simple Pleasures Camping Co. at Treachery Beach, Seal-Rocks, you can! Fully set up luxury bell tents available for hire so all you need to do is relax and enjoy paradise!
Fantastic shots captured by Love the Great Lakes artist Raw Edge Photography

02/10/2016

Some local surfers sharing some nice waves with a few dolphins in front of our iconic One Mile beach sand hill.~Shane in Love the Great Lakes Image by Shane Chalker Photography

01/10/2016

Have you explored Wingham Brush Nature Reserve? It covers 8ha of subtropical floodplain rainforest and is home to a large colony of endangered grey-headed flying foxes which nest in giant Moreton Bay figs. Beautiful, harmless creatures unless you are succulent fruit!
More info - http://bit.ly/Wingham
Image I 4eVa Photography by Vickie I

30/09/2016

Any days a great day to go exploring in Visit Manning Valley. Check out Ellenborough Falls at Elands - one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere
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29/09/2016

Is it Ireland? Perhaps Wales? It's actually the towns of Tinonee and Taree (and the mighty Manning River) looking like a green patchwork quilt following recent rainfall. Visit Manning Valley

28/09/2016

There's a great group of tourism operators in Greater Port Macquarie who have gathered together to present 52 great things to do in this town bordered by rivers, beaches and the hinterland. Something for everyone and every weather. A great school holiday reference. http://52things2do.com.au/

52+ Things to do in Port Macquarie. Our 52+ tour and attraction operators are ready to show you the best of our region. Enjoy our beautiful beaches, rivers and mountains then set out and start enjoying GPM's 52+ Things to do.

27/09/2016

So you want to take to the water in Greater Port Macquarie? The Cruise Terminal has it all. Check it out this School Holidays or any time of the year. We LOVE the Chinese Junk! http://www.cruiseterminal.com.au/home/videos/

26/09/2016

There is so much to do in Greater Port Macquarie. One of the top attractions is Ricardoes Tomato And Strawberry Farm 20 mins north of the CBD where you can buy freshly grown tomatoes that taste as good as they smell and pick your own strawberries, so sweet and fresh. There's even a cafe, Cafe Red with a great selection of tomato and strawberry inspired dishes. Food Network Australia.com

25/09/2016

Richmond Valley NSW is full of reminders of the Bundjalung peoples long and fascinating history. Follow their footsteps in some of the valley's many signifiant sites such as the haunting Goanna Headland and Gumma Garra in the Bundjalung National Park. National Parks Conservation Association Australia.com

24/09/2016

Bowraville, New South Wales has an historic streetscape some great shopping. and an historic picture theatre. Why not pop by on your next visit to the Nambucca Heads, New South Wales. Arts, crafts, fashion, cafes and bars. Visit NSW

23/09/2016

Starting as a few scribbles on the Nambucca Heads break water, the V-Wall has become an extensive open air gallery with a drop dead azure sea backdrop. So may memories. So many people who have holidayed in this peaceful haven just south of Coffs Harbour. Nambucca Heads Nambucca Boatshed & Cafe Visit NSW Australia.com

22/09/2016

The Cheesemaking Workshop in Coffs Coast takes the mystery out of cheesemaking. In a one day Soft Cheesemaking workshop you can learn how to make Mascarpone Fetta, Camembert, Quark and Ricotta! Wha a great thing to do while on holiday in this great part of the world. http://thecheesemakingworkshop.com.au/

21/09/2016

We've spent a lot of family time at Opal Cove Resort - Coffs Harbour. It's kiddy heaven. great food in Horizon's restaurant and pamper time for me in the Day Spa. A short walk to the beach, miles from care. Australia.com

20/09/2016

No trip along The Legendary Pacific Coast is complete without a visit to the The Big Banana Fun Park for a traditional selfie in front of the big yellow fruit or a lip smacking choc coated banana!
Don't hurry. Make a day of it enjoying the Water Park, Ice Skating, Laser Tag, Mini golf and more.... Coffs Coast Visit NSW Australia

19/09/2016

Wooli, New South Wales, Australia in My Clarence Valley is the perfect gateway to explore the natural underwater beauty of the Solitary Islands Marine Park Resort Wooli by scuba diving or snorkelling. It has over 550 species of fish, 100 species of coral and 4 of the world's seven species of sea turtle. Diving

18/09/2016

Did you know the Clarence River is one of the largest rivers on the east coast of Australia (by volume). It has over 100 chartered islands including the largest inland island in the southern hemisphere, Woodford Island. My Clarence Valley Visit NSW Australia.com

17/09/2016

And while you're in Newrybar in Byron Bay Shire don't forget to visit Harvest Newrybar a stunning cafe for brunch, lunch and dinner. Love this Dexter Beef Rump with artichoke, wattle seed and macadamia. YUM!

16/09/2016

This is one road worth travelling with its lush green beauty and coastal vistas! The Hinterland Way - a tourist route from Ewingsdale through Bangalow, Newrybar and on to the The Macadamia Castle - all great places to eat, play, shop and relax. Image Newrybar Coffee Plantation.

16/09/2016

How awesome is this? Coffs Coast Visit NSW Australia.com

Morning traffic on the Coffs Coast, New South Wales.

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