Adaminaby

The historic town of Adaminaby is located southwest of Cooma. A trout fishing centre and winter sports destination, its economic life is built around tourism and agriculture. It is also a popular destination for horse riding and bushwalking in the Kosciuszko National Park.

The present town of Adaminaby was created when the Eucumbene River was dammed as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme in 1958. The old town was flooded and relocated and can still be seen in times of drought when the Eucumbene Dam waters are low.

The pristine lakes and rivers of the Snowies offer the best trout fishing in the State and the lakeside villages of Old Adaminaby and Anglers Reach offer magnificent lake vistas and relaxed accommodation.

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Wollumbin Mount Warning

Wollumbin Mount Warning is a remnant of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest extinct shield volcano. Added to the World Heritage List in 1975, the 1100 metre high Wollumbin Mount Warning offers a beautiful walk to the summit through rainforest communities. The five hour walk can be steep in parts and temperatures can drop rapidly as you ascend.

Given its name by Captain Cook, it was used as a warning to sailors of the dangerous Point Danger near Tweed Heads. The Bundjalung people who inhabited the region before European settlement named it Wollumbin, meaning cloud catcher.

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Uki

Nestled at the foothills of Wollumbin Mount Warning, Uki is a small village with a big focus on creativity, wellness and good food.

Visit local markets in the old Buttery and see resident artists’ work at the School of Arts. Exhale at healing retreats and luxury accommodation in lush rainforest spaces. Uki is where lunch comes with a mountain view and both art and coffee, along with postal services, are on offer in the historic post office building. There are also famous local pies, relaxed cafes and a much-loved sprawling country pub.

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Salt Ash and Bobs Farm

The Salt Ash and Bobs Farm neighbourhood are the food bowl of the peninsula with working farms and vineyards hugging the coastline and providing foodies with farm-gate fresh produce.

From figs and boutique wineries to avocados and craft beer, you’ll find it all just 15 minutes south of Nelson Bay. Murrays Brewery is famous for its unique craft beers which you can enjoy with wood-fired pizza and local music. Just up the road is Bobs Farm Avocado Stall (open from June – November) where you can purchase creamy avocados and bush honey straight from the farm – it doesn’t get any fresher than that. If you love a fish dish then make sure you visit the working barramundi farm and hydroponic gardens where you can take a tour or just settle in and savour a delicious lunch in Cookabarra Restaurant.

For the more adventurous, get revved up at Go Karts Go and test your skills against the clock or get the gang together for a colourful battle at Hellfire Paintball. If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays then The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre is a must-see. Or for more land-based animals try Oakvale Wildlife Park – a fantastic animal adventure the whole family will enjoy with koalas, crocs, camels and kangaroos as well as baby animals, tractor rides, picnic areas and a chance to cool down at Splash Bay.

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Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah is located on the banks of the Tweed River, overlooked by the spectacular Mount Warning.

As the creative and cultural hub of the Tweed Valley, Murwillumbah is a vintage country town. Art deco shopfronts and historic Federation-style buildings house a selection of cafés, restaurants, boutiques, homeware stores and gift shops.

The town is still the centre for Tweed’s thriving farming industries including dairying, sugar cane and banana growing and every Wednesday morning, local growers, producers and providores sell their fresh harvest at the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Markets in the local showgrounds.

For all of these reasons, and many more, Murwillumbah is a great base from which to explore the quaint villages and scenic countryside of the Valley and there is a wide range of accommodation to choose from, including motels, historic pubs, caravan parks, cottages, B and Bs, and backpacker hostels.

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West Kempsey

West Kempsey has a variety of tourism attractions and accommodation. Greenhill Raceway, Kempsey Showground and Saleyards and historic walks are all activities to do in West Kempsey. There are also pubs, clubs and churches.

Kempsey Shire Council Civic Centre and Library are in West Kempsey as well as an Aquatic Centre and Skate Park.

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Tyalgum

It’s a calm country drive to small and sweet Tyalgum, passing paddocks of dairy cows and curving alongside the Oxley River. Nurtured by its creative and visionary community, Tyalgum hosts a bustling monthly market, regular music and dance events and a wellness festival, while year-round, there are colourfully stocked artisan stores full of art, garden ware books and hand-made jewellery. Award-winning high teas are on the menu at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. There’s also a general store stocked with locally made foods and friendly smiles, authentic gelateria, gin bar, coffee roaster, bakery, beer brews and artisan pizzas.

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Kingscliff

Kingscliff has long been a holiday favourite with its easy sea breezes, surf mecca status and long main street stretch of esplanade, lined on one side by an azure bay, green park-space and an iconic bowls club, and on the other with cafes, restaurants, book stores, fashion shops and dreamy homewares. It’s home to world class sporting events and has grown over the years, with luxurious resorts, gorgeous holiday parks and a celebrated food scene, and it’s managed to evolve while remaining a firm favourite with locals and retaining a laidback village feel that instantly welcomes and calms.

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Greenhill

Greenhill is on the Armidale Road just on the outskirts of West Kempsey. Greenhill has a school and motorbike raceway. The Kempsey Winery Trail passes Greenhill as well as the Slim Dusty Way Scenic Drive. Both Dangars Creek Winery and Mesopotamia Deer Lodge Park are located along Spooners Avenue at Greenhill.

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Comboyne

The Comboyne Plateau lies between the valleys of the Manning River to the south and the Hastings river to the north. The small village of Comboyne, situated on Tourist Drive 8, is located on the plateau. Experience the natural beauty with all your senses. Fresh mountain air, green pastures, forests, peace and tranquillity.

Since white settlement, about 100 years ago, the region has been a prime dairy farming area. Over recent years, a number of horticultural enterprises have been established. These include plantings of avocados, macadamias, blueberries and other fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and chocolates. If in season Farmgate is available on this tourist route.

Access to the Comboyne is either via Elands or Wauchope and fuel, food, and accommodation are available in Comboyne.

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