North Coast

Hat Head National Park
Running at Hat Head National Park beach, near Crescent Head. Image Don Fuchs

Crescent Head Golf Course
The oceanfront golf course at Crescent Head. Image Grahame McConnell

Hat Head National Park
Surfers at Hat Head National Park at sunset, near Crescent Head. Image Don Fuchs

Surfing, Hat Head
Surfer(s) with surfboards at Hat Head, near South West Rocks, Kempsey, North Coast NSW. Image Don Fuchs, Tourism NSW

Jetty, South West Rocks
Two young women relaxing and enjoying the view from the jetty, South West Rocks, Kempsey, Mid-North Coast. Image Don Fuchs, Tourism NSW

Kayaking, South West Rocks
Kayakers on aqua waters at South West Rocks, Kempsey, North Coast. Image Don Fuchs, Tourism NSW

Belmont Jetty
Belmont Jetty, Lake Macquarie. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Fort Scratchley, Newcastle
Family at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Newcastle Beach
Boogie Boarders at Newcastle beach at sunset. Image Mike Newling

Tweed Coast beach
Kids playing on the Tweed Coast. Image Tweed Tourism

Tweed River
Houseboats on the Tweed River, Tweed Heads. Image Sharyn Cairns

Caldera views
Caldera views from a national park lookout. Image Tweed Tourism

Gleniffer Gorge, Dorrigo National Park
Never Never Creek at Gleniffer Gorge in Dorrigo National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Touring in Bellingen
Couple touring in Bellingen. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Gallery Cafe, Bellingen
Gallery Cafe, Bellingen, North Coast NSW. Image Hamilton Lund

Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls at Elands, near Taree and Port Macquarie. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Wauchope Farmers Market
Wauchope Farmers Market. Image O Wilson, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Timbertown, Wauchope
Timbertown steam railway station, Wauchope. Image W Crozier, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Lennox Head beach
Beach at Lennox Head. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Lennox Head shops
Shops and restaurants at Lennox Head. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Lennox Head beach
Surfer at Lennox Head. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Boating on Brunswick River
Boating on Brunswick river at Brunswick Heads. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Brunswick Heads streetscape
Shops and cafes at Brunswick Heads.

Brunswick Heads Kites and Bikes Festival
Brunswick Heads Kites and Bikes Festival. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Coffs Harbour
Main beach at Coffs Harbour

Snorkelling near Coffs Harbour
Snorkelling near Coffs Harbour

The Honey Place
The Honey Place, Urunga. Image Coffs Coast Marketing

Shoal Bay Resort and Spa

Zenith Beach and Stephens Peak
Zenith Beach and Stephens Peak from Tomaree Head, Tomaree National Park, Shoal Bay. Image Hamilton Lund

Jetty, Shoal Bay
Jetty at Shoal Bay. Image Hamilton Lund

Scuba diving
Scuba diving in Nelson Bay. Image Grenville Turner

Bulahdelah Courthouse Museum
The historical Bulahdelah Courthouse Museum. Image Great Lakes Tourism

Myall River, Bulahdelah
View across Myall River to Riverside Park, Bulahdelah. Image Great Lakes Tourism

Myall River, Bulahdelah
View down Myall River towards houseboats and Myall Lakes. Image Great Lakes Tourism

Belmont Jetty
Belmont Jetty, Lake Macquarie. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Blacksmiths Beach
Lifesavers at Blacksmiths Beach. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Sailing, Belmont Bay
Sailing at Belmont Bay, Lake Macquarie. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Ellenborough Falls, North Coast
Ellenborough Falls, near Taree and Port Macquarie, North Coast NSW. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Timbertown, Wauchope
Timbertown, Wauchope

Timbertown, Wauchope
Timbertown, Wauchope. Image W Crozier

Dorrigo National Park

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre at Dorrigo National Park. ImageHamilton Lund

Skywalk
Skywalk at Dorrigo National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Dangar Falls
Dangar Falls, Dorrigo National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Crowdy Bay National Park
Couple swimming at Diamond Head, Crowdy Bay National Park. Image Grahame McConnell

Myall Lakes National Park
Fishermen feeding pelicans at Myall Lakes National Park. Image Brett Gregory

Crowdy Bay National Park
Para-gliding at Kylies Beach, Diamond Head, Crowdy Bay National Park. Image Grahame McConnell

Whale Jumping
Whale Jumping

Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most easterly point of Australia, makes a perfect spot for whale watching, Byron Bay, Northern Rivers Tropical NSW. Image: Destination NSW; Credit: Hamilton Lund

Byron Bay Coast
Byron Bay Coast

Byron Bay Whale watching Map
Byron Bay Whale watching Map

Silo Restaurant and Lounge

Merewether ocean baths
Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle. Image Newcastle Tourism

Queens Wharf, Newcastle
The Brewery on Queens Wharf in Newcastle. Image Newcastle Tourism

Bacchus Restaurant

Aerial Nobbys, Newcastle

Newcastle Area Baths

Newcastle Beach

Foreshore Bike Riding, Newcastle

Newcastle Cafe

Swell Cafe, Newcastle

Bathers Way, Newcastle
Bathers Way in Newcastle with Nobbys beach in background. Image Newcastle Tourism

Bar Beach, Newcastle
Family having fun and playing at Bar beach, Newcastle. Image Newcastle Tourism

Newcastle ocean bath
Bogey Hole ocean bath in Newcastle

Whale watching Newcastle
Whale watching at Newcastle harbour. Image Newcastle Council

Newcastle Marina dining
Seafood and wine served at a restaurant at Newcastle Marina, Hunter. Image Newcastle Tourism

Nimbin Hemp Embassy
Nimbin Hemp Embassy. Image Richard Whitbread

Nimbin Rocks
Nimbin Rocks. Image Lismore City Council

Crofton's Retreat, Nimbin
View at Crofton's Retreat in Nimbin. Image Richard Whitbread

Watagan State Forest
Macleans Lookout, Watagan State Forest. Image Grenville Turner

Woy Woy
Boat jetty at Woy Woy

Glenworth Valley
Bike riding through Glenworth Valley. Image Central Coast Tourism

Scenic Coastal Walk, Port Macquarie
Scenic Coastal Walk, Port Macquarie. Image R Eason, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Beach, North Haven
Beach, North Haven. Image Matthew Cramer

North Brother Mountain
North Brother Mountain, Dunbogan. Image O Wilson, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Beach solitude, South West Rocks
Beach solitude, South West Rocks. Image Mike Newling

Rockpool, South West Rocks
Rockpool, South West Rocks. Image Mike Newling

Surfing, Hat Head
Surfing, Hat Head. Image Don Fuchs

Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Susan Morris Sculpture at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. Image Lake Macquarie Tourism

Wine tasting, Hunter Valley
Tasting wine at a Hunter Valley cellar door. The Legendary Pacific Coast

Jetty, Wangi Wangi
Jumping off the jetty at Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Nambucca Heads V-wall
Surfer at Nambucca Heads V-wall, an outdoor artistic graffiti gallery at Nambucca Heads beach. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Touring in Bellingen
Couple touring in Bellingen. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Gallery Cafe, Bellingen
Gallery Cafe, Bellingen, North Coast NSW. Image Hamilton Lund

Choux Box Cafà ©

Mantra on Salt Beach
Mantra Resort on Salt Beach, Kingscliff. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Kingscliff Beach
Swimming at Kingscliff Beach. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Zanzibar café, Kingscliff
Zanzibar Café in Kingscliff. Image Sharyn Cairns

Manning River
Pelican on Manning River near Taree. Image Grahame McConnell

Manning Point
Aerial of Manning Point looking back towards Taree. Image Karl Bayer, Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre

Taree Apex Lookout
Views from Taree Apex Lookout. Image Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre

Smoky Cape lighthouse
Smoky Cape lighthouse in South West Rocks. Image Don Fuchs

South West Rocks jetty
Jumping off the jetty at South West Rocks. Image Don Fuchs

Trial Bay Gaol
Trial Bay Gaoal in South West Rocks. Image Jeffrey Drewitz

Billabong Wildlife Park

Kayaks, Queens Lake
Kayaking on Queens Lake, Greater Port Macquarie. Image Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Scenic Coastal Walk
The coastal walk around Port Macquarie headlands. Image R Eason, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Dining, Lake Macquarie
Dining at Milano's on the Lake, Pelican Marina, Lake Macquarie. Image Andrew Monger

Warners Bay
Walking around Warners Bay. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macqaurie Tourism

Lake Macquarie
Aerial of Warners Bay and Lake Macquarie. Image Lake Macquarie Tourism

Dolphin watching Port Stephens NSW
Dolphin watching with Imagine Cruises at Port Stephens, North Coast NSW. Image James Pipino

Aerial Swansea Channel
Aerial view of Swansea Channel and Lake Macquarie. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Catherine Hill Bay
Scuba diving at Catherine Hill Bay. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Blacksmiths Beach, Lake Macquarie
Children at Blacksmiths Beach, Lake Macquarie. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Sand Islands, Swansea Channel
Fishing from Sand Islands, Swansea Channel, Lake Macquarie, Hunter. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism.

One Mile Beach, Forster
Kids running on One Mile Beach in Forster. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Aerial of Forster-Tuncurry
Aerial of twin towns Forster and Tuncurry. Image Brett Gregory

Wallis Lake, Forster
Snorkelling at Wallis Lake, Forster. Image Ross Barnett

Universal Peace

Tweed district, Northern Rivers
Tweed district, Northern Rivers. Image Hamilton Lund

Countryside near Uki
Countryside near Uki. Image Hamilton Lund

Mount Warning National Park
Exploring Mount Warning National Park. Image Sharyn Cairns

Nightcap NP, Lismore district
Bushwalker (man) standing amidst trees, Nightcap National Park, Lismore district

Macadamia Grove - Northern Rivers
Macadamia plantation at Lismore, Northern Rivers. Image Tourism NSW

Protestors Falls, Nightcap NP
Protestors Falls, Nightcap National Park (near Nimbin - Mullumbimby), Northern Rivers. Image Hamilton Lund, Tourism NSW

Surfer, Lennox Head
Surfer heading to the beach, Lennox Head, Northern Rivers. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Bicycling, Ballina
Woman cycling along pathway that runs alongside the beach and coastline, Ballina, Northern Rivers Tropical. Image Don Fuchs, Tourism NSW

Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head
Couple horse riding with 'Seahorses' on Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head, Northern Rivers. Image Sharyn Cairns, Tourism NSW

Jimmy's Beach, Hawks Nest
Couple at Jimmy's Beach in Hawks Nest. Image James Pipino

Surfing, Bennetts Beach
Surfing at Bennetts Beach in Hawks Nest. Image James Pipino

Myall Lakes National Park
Sugar Loaf lighthouse and Point, Myall Lakes National Park. Image Don Fuchs

Tallow Beach
Surfers walking along Tallow Beach in Byron Bay, Northern Rivers. Image Sharyn Cairns, Tourism NSW

Belongil Beach
Couple sitting on Belongil Beach in Byron Bay at sunset. Image Sharyn Cairns, Tourism NSW

Mullumbimby markets
Family buying drinks at the Mullumbimby markets, Northern Rivers. Image Sharyn Cairns, Tourism NSW

Bangalow Cheese Company

Cape Byron Headland
Lighthouse at Cape Byron Headland, Byron Bay. Image Mike Leonard

Shopping, Bangalow
Shopping in Bangalow. Image Sharyn Cairns

Coffee shop, Bangalow
Coffee shop in Bangalow. Image Mike Newling

Sailing Byron Bay
Sailing in Byron Bay

Atlantic Guesthouses

Cape Byron Headland
Cape Byron headland and lighthouse. Image Mike Leonard

Ballooning over Byron Bay
Hot air ballooning with Byron Bay Ballooning. Image Byron Bay Ballooning

Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge
Backpackers staying at Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge. Image Sharyn Cairns

Maclean Hotel
Maclean Hotel. Image Northern Rivers Tourism

Clarence River
Clarence River in Maclean. Image Northern Rivers Tourism

Clarence River
Fishing boats on Clarence River. Image Sally Mayman

Whales Breaching
Whales Breaching.

Whale Tail
Whale Tail

Whale and Dolphin watching cruises
Dolphin and whale watching cruises (Imagine) Nelson Bay - Port Stephens, North Coast. Image: Destination NSW; Credit: Hamilton Lund

Dolphin and whale watching cruise
Dolphin and whale watching cruise on the MV Spirit with Tamboi Queen Cruises, Port Stephens, North Coast. Credit: James Pipino; Image: Destination NSW

Coffs Harbour Whale watching map
Coffs Harbour Whale watching map

Dining, Casino
Café dining in Casino. Image Richmond Valley Council

Richmond River, Casino
Richmond River in Casino. Image Richmond Valley Council

Casino streetscape
Casino streetscape. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Exodus Outdoor Adventures

Ulmarra, near Grafton
Ulmarra Hotel and Café near Grafton. Image Northern Rivers Tourism

Waterskiing, Clarence River
Waterskiing on Clarence River. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Grafton Jacarandas
Jacaranda lined street in Grafton. Image Northern Rivers Tourism

North Coast NSW
Flynn's Beach, Port Macquarie, North Coast NSW.

Surfer, Bennetts Beach
Surfer, Bennetts Beach, North Coast. Image James Pipino

Boating, Nelson Bay
Boating, Nelson Bay. Image James Pipino

Boys Weekend

Madura Tea Estate

Mount Warning National Park
Guided tour of Mount Warning National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Murwillumbah district
Murwillumbah countryside with Mount Warning in background. Image Hamilton Lund

Tweed River cruise
Cruise on Tweed River, Murwillumbah. Image Grenville Turner

Angourie Beach, Yuraygir NP
Angourie Beach, Yuraygir National Park (near Yamba), Northern Rivers. Image Sally Mayman, Tourism NSW

Clarence Coast Nature
Clarence Coast Nature.

Yuraygir NP, Clarence Valley
Father and son carrying fishing rod and snorkelling equipment at Yuraygir National Park, Clarence Valley, Northern Rivers. Image Grenville Turner, Tourism NSW

Ellenborough Falls, North Coast
Ellenborough Falls, near Taree and Port Macquarie, North Coast NSW. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Tapin Tops National Park
Dingo Tops camping area, Tapin Tops National Park. Image Office of Environment and Heritage

Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Giant trees at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. Image Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre

Macadamia Castle

Richmond River, Ballina
Pier at Richmond River in Ballina. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Shelly's Beach Café, Ballina
Shelly's Beach Café overlooking the beach, Ballina. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

Lighthouse Beach, Ballina
Lighthouse Beach in Ballina. Image Ballina Tourism

Big Prawn, Ballina
The Big Prawn in Ballina, Northern Rivers. Image Wildlight.

Annie's Place B& B

Minyon Falls, Nightcap NP
Minyon Falls at Nightcap National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Cycling, Lismore
Cycling around the Lismore hinterland. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Lismore Regional Art Gallery
Couple at Lismore Regional Art Gallery. Image Lismore City Council

Butterfly House

Pet Porpoise Pool
Young girl at Pet Porpoise Pool in Coffs Harbour. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Snorkelling near Coffs Harbour
Snorkelling near Coffs Harbour

Jetty Beach, Coffs Coast
Catamarans on Jetty Beach. Image Bob Weeks for Coffs Coast Marketing

South Solitary Island
South Solitary Island, Coffs Harbour. Image Rob Cleary, Coffs Coast Marketing

Solitary Islands Marine Park
Scuba diving at Solitary Islands Marine Park. Image Ian Shaw, Coffs Coast Marketing

Yuraygir National Park
Fishing at Yuraygir National Park. Image Grenville Turner

Border Ranges National Park
Lions Road, Border Loop Lookout at Border Ranges National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

Captain Cook's Memorial Lookout
View from Captain Cook's Memorial Lookout toward Border Ranges National Park, Kyogle. Image Hamilton Lund

Border Ranges National Park
Brindle Creek Walk in the Border Ranges National Park. Image Tweed and Coolangatta Tourism

Outrigger Twin Towns Resort

Coastal fishing
Coastal fishing at Tweed Heads. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads city. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Tweed Heads beach
Picnic at Tweed Heads beach. Image Tweed Tourism

Yamba Lighthouse
Yamba Lighthouse. Image Northern Rivers Tourism

Yamba
Aerial view of Yamba. Image J Houldsworth

Fishing, Yamba
Family fishing off the breakwall in Yamba. Image Grahame McConnell

Whales Breaching
Whales Breaching.

Whale Tail
Whale Tail

Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour Whale watching map
Coffs Harbour Whale watching map

Kayaks, Queens Lake
Kayaks, Queens Lake. Image Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Jetty, Laurieton
Jetty, Laurieton. Image Matthew Cramer

Camden Haven River
Camden Haven River, Dunbogan. Image Airview, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Morning Mountain, Laurieton
Morning Mountain, Laurieton. Image Matthew Cramer

Sawtell Beach
Sawtell Beach and lifeguard tower. Image Rob Cleary for Coffs Coast Marketing

Boambee Estuary
Boambee Estuary. Image Rob Cleary for Coffs Coast Marketing

Sawtell Cafes
Sawtell Café strip. Image Bob Weeks for Coffs Coast Marketing

Camel ride, Lighthouse Beach
Family enjoying a camel ride along Lighthouse Beach, Greater Port Macquarie. Image W Crozie, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Town beach, Port Macquarie
Town beach at twilight, Port Macquarie. Image O Wilson, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism

Boys Weekend

Sapphire beach
Sapphire beach at Coffs Harbour, North Coast. Image Grenville Turner, Tourism NSW

Crystal Shower Falls, Dorrigo NP
Man and woman standing on viewing platform overlooking Crystal Shower Falls, Dorrigo National Park, North Coast. Image Hamilton Lund, Tourism NSW

Nymboida River, Coffs Harbour
White Water Rafting on the Nymboida River, near Coffs Harbour. Image Robbi Newman, Tourism NSW

Roadside picnic
Roadside picnic near Kempsey. Image Don Fuchs

Fruit and vegetable stall
Fresh produce at roadside stall near Kempsey. Image Don Fuchs

Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery
Esther Quinlin's 'Lillipilly' at the Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery

Tea Gardens ferry
Ferry at Tea Gardens, North Coast. Image James Pipino

Café, Tea Gardens
The Boatshed Cafe Restaurant on the water at Tea Gardens. Image James Pipino

Myall Lakes National Park
Kayaking at Two Mile Lake, Myall Lakes National Park. Image Don Fuchs

Evans Head ice creamery
Beachside ice creamery at Evans Head. Image Richmond Valley Council

Fishing boats, Evans Head
Fishing boats at Evans Head. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Chinaman's Beach, Evans Head
Chinaman's Beach at Evans Head. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Koonyum Range Retreat

Lennox Head beach
Surfer at Lennox Head. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Mullumbimby Markets
Family at Mullumbimby markets. Image Sharyn Cairns

Crystal Castle
The gardens at Crystal Castle, Mullumbimby. Image Richard Whitbread

Dining at Coffs Harbour
Alfresco dining at Coffs Harbour. Image Hamilton Lund, Destination NSW

Coffs Harbour Marina & South Solitary Island

Snorkeling near Coffs Harbour, North Coast NSW
Snorkeling near Coffs Harbour, North Coast NSW

Solitary Islands Marine Park, Coffs Coast
Solitary Islands Marine Park, Coffs Coast

Watagan Mountains
Moss wall at Watagan Mountains. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Sailing, Lake Macquarie
Sail boats out on Lake Macquarie, Hunter. Image Paul Foley

Watagan Mountains
Cycling in the Watagan Mountains, Lake Macquarie. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Woolgoolga RSL Golf Club
Woolgoolga RSL Golf Club. Image Bob Weeks for Coffs Coast Marketing

Sikh Indian Temple
Sikh Indian Temple. Image Coffs Coast Marketing

Woolgoolga Beach
Surfing at Woolgoolga Beach. Image Grenville Turner

Feet First Dive

Snorkelling, Nelson Bay
Snorkelling at Nelson Bay. Image James Pipino

Waterfront dining, Nelson Bay
Dining at Nelson Bay Marina. Image Hamilton Lund

Little Beach, Nelson Bay
Little Beach at Nelson Bay. Image Hamilton Lund

Fishing boats, Iluka
Docked fishing boats at Iluka. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Bundjalung National Park
Woody Head beach at Bundjalung National Park. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Bundjalung National Park
Woody Head at Bundjalung National Park. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Clarence River
Clarence River at sunrise. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Grafton Bridge
Grafton Bridge over the Clarence River

Wakeboarding, Clarence River
Wakeboarding on the Clarence River. Image David Young, Northern Rivers Tourism

Nambucca Heads V-wall
Nambucca Heads V-wall at Nambucca Heads beach. Image Rob Cleary for Coffs Coast Marketing

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club. Image Bob Weeks for Coffs Coast Marketing

Nambucca Heads V-wall
Surfer at Nambucca Heads V-wall, an outdoor artistic graffiti gallery at Nambucca Heads beach. Image The Legendary Pacific Coast

Caves Beach, Lake Macquarie
Sea caves at Caves Beach, Lake Macquarie, Hunter. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Golfing, Lake Macquarie
Golfing at Belmont Golf Club, Lake Macquarie, Hunter. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism

Sand Islands, Swansea Channel
Fishing from Sand Islands, Swansea Channel, Lake Macquarie, Hunter. Image Paul Foley, Lake Macquarie Tourism