Tucabia is a small picturesque country village located approximately halfway between Tyndale and Pillar Valley. It lies on the alternate Pacific Highway route for visitors heading into the coastal towns of Minnie Water and Wooli.
Tucabia offers the tranquillity of a small country town, where you can gaze at scenic farming land and take a stroll through the beautiful nature reserve. Facilities in the village include a general store and fuel station.
Located on the western side of Lake Macquarie, Toronto is a tranquil and relaxed lakeside town. Enjoy its waterfront restaurants and cafes, water activities and quality accommodation. Toronto is a major business and retail centre with great shopping, an 18-hole golf course, clubs and markets on the third Sunday of each month.
Explore the surrounding Hunter Valley wineries only 30 minutes from Toronto. Or visit in Easter when Toronto hosts the annual Lake Macquarie Classic Boat Fest with more than 100 heritage vessels and vintage cars on display, live entertainment and children’s activities.
Tiona is nestled on a long spit of land between the Pacific Ocean and Wallis Lake. It’s famous for the white sands of Seven Mile Beach, the cabbage tree palm-studded shores of Wallis Lake and spectacular Booti Booti National Park.
Tiona is the northern gateway to the picturesque region of Pacific Palms in the Barrington Coast of new South Wales. This location offers plenty of picturesque views as well as a range of activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Tiona Holiday Park and the Green Cathedral are popular destinations for visitors at Tiona.
Tinonee is one of the most historic villages in the Manning Valley and is situated on the banks of the Manning River. During the 1900s, Tinonee was an important shipping trade destination. The tall majestic sailing ships plying the river were an everyday sight as Tinonee buzzed with commerce and industry.
Enjoy a picnic in the picturesque Horace Dean Park which has barbecues and picnic tables and overlooks the Manning River and Taree Estate.
Just a short distance away are breathtaking panoramic views from Brushy Cutting Lookout located on the Tinonee to Wingham Road.
This 10 minute panoramic drive from Tinonee to Wingham is picture perfect. Tourist Drive 8 can be resumed at Wingham.
Accommodation in Tinonee includes the historical Tinonee Cottages and close by to the village is Mansfield on the Manning and Artisans Retreat Craftstay Bed and Breakfast.
If you are heading into Port Stephens, take a left at the Salt Ash roundabout and you’re in the Tilligerry Peninsula neighbourhood leading to the historic Tanilba Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Mallabula – all relaxed waterfront hamlets in nature’s playground.
Don’t miss the Tilligerry Habitat Reserve – nine hectares of flora and fauna reserve along the sandy foreshore between Tanilba Bay and Mallabula. Pick up a guide and it’s an easy 200 metre flat, level walk where you can even hire a wheelchair.
Visit the favourite feeding and resting spot for the local Koala population or take a walk through the native flora reserve at Lemon Tree Passage on Helen Avenue. There’s plenty of boat ramps for fishing, water skiing, sailing and kayaking and a quaint shopping village, golf course, holiday park and several clubs.
Leave the hustle and bustle behind and chill out in these sleepy bayside beauties.
The Junction is an inner-city suburb of Newcastle. It was named due to its position as the junction point for converging trains on their way to the port from outlying coalmines. Today it is an up-market shopping district home to designer labels, jewellery stores, unique home wares and many restaurants and cafes.
Sandon’s one of the more stunning coastal locations in the Clarence Valley, and that’s saying something! Sandon’s natural geography – beach on one side and river on the other – allows lucky visitors and campers to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Grab the kayak and head out on the Sandon River. Keep a look out for fish, stingrays, turtles and other amazing marine life! Dolphins regularly cruise up the river too. One of the most popular places in The Clarence Valley to snorkel and it’s easy to see why.
The Sandon River campground is one of the most idyllic campsites you can imagine. But come prepared – the closest place to buy supplies is at Brooms Head, 12 kilometres away, along a fairly bumpy road!
At low tide you can explore Plover Island, which sits just out off the rivermouth. Plover Island has great cultural importance to the Yaegl People.
Day two of the famous Yuraygir Coastal Walk takes you through Sandon (if you’re coming from the North). It’s here at Sandon that you’ll experience your first deep river crossing so you’ll need a lift across.
Sandon marks the northernmost point of The Solitary Islands Marine Park. This was the first marine park in NSW, with protective zoning declared back in 1991. The Marine Park stretches from Sandon all the way down to Coffs Harbour.
The town of The Channon is located 20 kilometres from Lismore and sits amongst hills covered in tranquil subtropical rainforests. At the doorstep to Nightcap National Park and the spectacular Protesters Falls, it is popular for its natural beauty, bushwalks and lookouts. Protesters Falls were named after the protesters whose anti-logging campaign in the late 1970s and early 1980s led to the declaration of the National Park in 1983.
On the second Sunday of each month, The Channon comes to life with its famous craft market. Up to 10000 people pour into the village to enjoy wonderful homemade cuisine and hand crafted goods and entertainment. The heritage listed Channon Tavern offers a traditional counter lunch, refreshing drink or hearty dinner. The Channon Gallery located just across the road from the pub offers exhibitions of fine Australian contemporary art.
Teven is a picturesque rural village that sits in the rolling hills of the Ballina Coast and Hinterland. The countryside surrounding Teven is dotted with lush farmland and plantations. Enjoy a round of golf at the Teven Valley Golf Course amongst the meandering creeks and remnant rainforest. Teven is a great place to visit to get back to nature!
Telegraph Point is located on the Pacific Highway, 15 minutes north of Port Macquarie, on the beautiful mid-north coast.
The local area is one of the most historical parts of Australia deriving the name from the telegraph line which crossed the Wilson River in 1869, to a small peninsula on the south bank.
The Wilson River is a popular location for a variety of water sports including fishing and water skiing. Enjoy a picnic or simply relax on the banks of the river of this historic township, in a peaceful rural setting
Telegraph Point is a perfect spot to drop by and visit as part of a day trip where you can call into Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries for a delicious morning or afternoon tea visit along the way.