A seaside town 548km north of Sydney. Dairying and banana growing are the main farming pursuits, although tourism is a major element of life in Coffs Harbour.
Mid - North Coast
Often referred to as the 'Holiday Coast', this beautiful stretch of coastline is characterised by peaceful lakes, quiet fishing villages and some of the most beautiful coastal views anywhere in Australia.
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Coffs Harbour
Dorrigo
Dorrigo is a dairy and beef cattle area that is located 730m above sea level overlooking the Bellinger Valley. The 4000ha Dorrigo National Park is located just 4km from the town on the Bellingen road, and is the last remaing section of a rainforest that once covered the entire region. It is dense in vegetation and features coachwood and red cedar trees, and unique orchids. Wildlife that can be found in the national Park includes; swamp wallabies, lyrebirds, bowerbirds and brush turkeys.
Grafton
Located on the Clarence River, this town is most famous for it's annual Jacaranda festival held during the first week of November when the town turns on its spectacular display of purple flowers.
One of Grafton's most famous sons is singer Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy has won many golden guitar awards in Tamworth including best male vocal and best album. Some of the other awards he has recieved include 3 times Australian country entertainer of the year, along with 2 ARIA Awards for Best Country Album. Troy's mother Irene Daley is a highly respected aboriginal artist who still resides in Grafton .
Macksville
Nabiac
Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a holiday destination located at the mouth of the Hastings River on the mid-north coast of NSW, 400km north of Sydney. People come to the area for the surf and sand, and are well catered for with resorts, shopping facilities and night-spots.
Taree
Located on the Manning River about 20km inland from the coast, Taree is a rich pastorial region. The town is situated on the Pacific Highway as well as the Sydney to Brisbane rail line.