Newrybar

Newrybar is located on the Pacific Highway north of Ballina. The small town has a quiet country atmosphere with an award-winning restaurant, local merchant, art and craft shops. The surrounding countryside is dotted with farms producing fruit, vegetables, macadamia nuts and coffee bean plantations.

It is a 10-minute drive from Newrybar to Ballina Airport and it is close to Byron Bay. Travel to Newrybar to buy a coffee or have lunch and experience the buzz that the town inspires. If you wish to explore the beautiful area, maybe take a swim at Killen Falls, then stay in one of the countryside bed and breakfasts that are close by.

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Nimbin

Nimbin is a village located 30 kilometres North of Lismore next to the World Heritage listed rainforest, Nightcap National Park. Nimbin was a sleepy dairy town until 1973 when it became the focus of national attention for its famous Aquarius Festival. Nimbin is a community renowned for its imaginative thinking, stunning scenery and alternative lifestyle.

Highlights of Nimbin include the Colourful Candle Factory which is where Nimbin Candles are made using only renewable energy. The HEMP Embassy is a must see, as is the wonderful local Nimbin Artists Gallery. The Djanbung Permaculture Gardens are a hub of ideas and innovation for alternative living and gardening, with tours and courses.

The annual Mardigrass is a rally for law reform of Marijuana and is held on the first weekend in May every year. The festival hosts an array of cultural, educational and sports events – with a ‘very Nimbin’ twist to them!

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Newcastle

Newcastle is literally a place where the city meets the sea.

Situated on Australia’s east coast, Newcastle is surrounded by golden sand beaches and a working harbour, with cafes, restaurants and bars stretching from the city to the suburbs.

Traditionally the Awabakal and Worimi people’s land, Newcastle has a fascinating pre-settlement, convict, military, and industrial history. Heritage architecture can be found scattered throughout the city.

Newcastle has a vibrant arts and culture scene as a modern cosmopolitan city, with local art galleries, small bars, live music venues, and stunning street art to explore.

Only two hours drive from Sydney and with an airport, just 30 minutes drive from the city centre, Newcastle is a great destination to explore for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. It’s the kind of place you’ll visit and never want to leave.

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Nelson Bay

The heart of Port Stephens, the Nelson Bay neighbourhood is the CBD of the Tomaree peninsula and the main tourist precinct with its thriving marina, pretty foreshore and bustling commercial centre.

D’Albora Marinas overlooks moored yachts and cruisers from around the world and has a lovely array of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and ice creameries. The fish co-op on the waters edge provides the freshest seafood you can get – prawns, oysters, crabs, lobster squid and fish straight from the trawler.

These docks are where you’ll get on board for your dolphin and whale watching cruises with Moonshadow-TQC or Imagine Cruises, ferry trips to Tea Gardens or tours around the bay. Swim at Fly Point (a famous scuba diving location) wander the foreshore or cycle the paths to Corlette or Shoal Bay.

Around the Nelson Bay headland is Little Beach a popular spot for picnickers with its boat ramps, pelicans, grassy foreshore and barbecue areas. The boathouse at the end of the beach has been converted into a restaurant and bar renowned for fine food, great cocktails and spectacular sunsets.

The shopping district close to the marina provides a great mix of speciality shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants as well as cinemas, art galleries, bowling club and a golf club.

Nelson Bay has a wide array of accommodation styles from resorts and hotels, to serviced apartments and holiday parks, pubs and motels.

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Neighbourhoods of Port Stephens

Welcome to the neighbourhood! Here you can explore the neighbourhoods of Port Stephens’s and the bonus is that many are located close to each other, making it possible to have many different experiences whether you have a few days or a week.

From scenic walks along the never-ending coastline and cruises on the turquoise waters to adventures on the awe-inspiring sand dunes and delicious seafood dinners at sunset, the neighbourhoods of Port Stephens are sure to impress.

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Nana Glen

Enjoy a pleasant countryside drive to the village of Nana Glen. Its name is derived from the Aboriginal name for the two-tailed lizard, a rare and mysterious reptile once sighted there.

The Two Tails Winery in Nana Glen has aptly named its drop ‘Two Tails’ wine. The winery offers free tastings and sells15 different wines plus specialty giftware and beautiful local food at their Velvets restaurant. Stop at the Idle In Cafe for the best coffee and home baked scones in town. Enjoy a coffee or lunch while listening to the birds or browse the shop with locally made gifts.

Nana Glen has a public swimming pool, which was opened in 2007 by actor Russell Crowe, who owns a sprawling property in the village and helped fund the pool.

The Orara Valley and Upper Orara Valley are home to a variety of guesthouses and bed and breakfasts for a quiet and relaxing country getaway.

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Nambucca Valley

The Nambucca Valley is known for its natural beauty, pretty beachside villages and country hospitality. Situated along the Legendary Pacific Highway, discover the Nambucca Valley – a place where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the quieter thrills of life. They know you’ll love it!

Celebrate with visits to the local museums, galleries and markets. Sample the local fare and seasonal produce including bush tucker, macadamias, avocados, wine, oysters and seafood.

Stroll along the boardwalk from the Visitor Centre to the legendary V-Wall at the river mouth. Enjoy the natural wonders or indulge in the many natural therapies on offer.

Whether you want to take a leisurely river cruise, enjoy a quiet spot of fishing or something a little more upbeat such as water skiing or surfing – the choice is yours in the Nambucca Valley.

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Nambucca Heads

Located on the coast, at the mouth of a small local river which bears its name, Nambucca Heads is a sleepy township just south of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales mid-north coast. It’s the beautiful surrounding beaches that mark out the area, making it an ideal stopover for a lazy summer holiday.

Enjoy fishing, surfing or simply sunbathing. Or take a trip just out of town to Valla, where holiday-makers are especially catered for with a myriad of things to do and see, including the biennial Volkswagen Spectacular and home to the Hot Rods, who come, meet and display their unusual vehicles every year around the October long weekend.

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Nabiac

The village of Nabiac is situated on the Wallamba River on the Barrington Coast of New South Wales, 24 kilometres south of Taree and 25 kilometres west of Forster-Tuncurry.

Nabiac has a population of around 600 and services the surrounding communities of Wootton, Failford, Rainbow Flat, Dyers Crossing, Krambach and Coolongolook.

Nabiac means ‘place of the wild fig’ and lies between lands once inhabited by the Biripi and Worimi Aboriginal Tribes.

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Mylestom

Mylestom offers a peaceful alternative, known to the locals as North Beach, this delightful village is nestled between the shores of the Bellinger river and a rolling surf beach.

Perfect for an affordable, relaxing family holiday with something for everyone from the young to the young at heart. The range of accommodation includes beach houses, two caravan parks, and riverside cabins.

Or take a day trip to Mylestom to enjoy the diverse attractions.

For the very young, North Beach is a kids holiday haven. The river has a netted tidal pool offering a protected swimming area, with a great shady picnic area on the riverbank. There are sand dunes end even a `ship wreck’ to explore and during school holidays, the North Beach bowling and recreation club provides the fully supervised `kids disco’ run by the local surf club.

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