Kempsey activities
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Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery
Pamela Houghton Jones is a design artist, producing contemporary hand-worked textile art panels, lino prints, and works on paper. Inspired by the outback and local scenes - the colours and textures reflect the natural landscapes and native…
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Macleay River Hotel
The Macleay River Hotel, known to the locals as "Fredo Pub", offers some of the best value meals on the North Coast of NSW. Their welcoming family friendly approach provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a meal or cold beverage when catch…
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Old Bank Gladstone
The Old Bank Gladstone is a heritage listed building built in 1910 and situated in the beautiful riverside village of Gladstone. Lovingly restored by Alan and Tania Cummins, The Old Bank Gladstone offers a fine food and dining experience. E…
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By The River Cafe
Gladstone’s Old Lodge Gallery Emporium and By the River Café has been part of the creative fabric of the town for 32 years – a fact that is not lost on owner Jo Benson and her partner, David. Since taking over the business in 2011, the coup…
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The Point Cafe and Takeaway
Call in for fantastic fish and chips, old fashion hamburgers, handmade pizza, coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, gifts, fuel (Unleaded and Diesel), fishing gear, bait, ice, DVD hire; or just directions to the best beaches. Eat-in or ta…
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Steam and Cedar
Steam and Cedar uses a speciality coffee roasting company with a passion for producing the very best in fresh roasted coffee. Continuously creating new blends of coffee, you can see that every coffee has been roasted with care and hand pack…
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Stuarts Point Workers and Bowls Club
Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Bowls Club is a dynamic and welcoming Community Club offering a wide range of services to the local community and travelers alike. Daily attractions, quality bowling greens and a welcoming atmosphere ar…
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Stuarts Point Tavern / Yarrahinni Hotel
Located just on the left as you enter Stuarts Point. Open seven days a week 9am to 11pm. Stuarts Point Tavern is located centrally along Ocean Avenue, with entertainment, bistro and more – its a great place to stop in for lunch or a cold…
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Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park
Wigay Aboriginal Cultural Park in Kempsey provides a unique opportunity to experience local Aboriginal culture and learn about traditional foods, all within a natural parkland setting. Wander through the 2.75 hectare park at your own pac…
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Kempsey Museum
Kempsey Museum features the history of the Macleay Valley from before white settlement to the present day, including a pioneer cottage furnished using historical items. Set in South Kempsey Park, next to Visitor Information Centre. Displays…
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Bellbrook Hotel
The Historic Bellbrook Hotel is located on the beautiful Macleay River in the heart of Slim Dusty country. 2013 marks the anniversary of 100 years of service and the pub is celebrating in a big way. Enjoy a meal and refreshments and soak up…
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Willawarrin Hotel
A country hotel in country surroundings. This is the third hotel to be built in the village. The Willawarrin Hotel dates from 1926 and the first publican was John O'Neill. The bistro is open Thursday to Sunday where one can enjoy some coun…
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Smithtown Riverview Hotel
Smithtown Riverview Hotel is open seven days a week from 10am. The Smithtown Riverview Hotel is only 15 minutes away from most tourist areas in the Kempsey Macleay region on the Mid North Coast of NSW, and is situated right on the water, w…
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Collombatti Lookout
Collombatti Lookout offers 360 degrees views of the Macleay Valley Coast, on a clear day see from Mt Yarrahapinni to Crescent Head along the coast. There are also views of Kempsey to the south and Bellbrook's Andersons Sugarloaf Mountain t…
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Cedar Park Picnic Area
Cedar Park picnic area offers an ideal base for exploring Ngambaa Nature Reserve, with picnic facilities and a walking track close to Kempsey. Cedar Park picnic area sits on the banks of Stockyard Creek, and takes its name from a stand of …
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Macleay River Museum and Settlers Cottage
The Macleay River Museum is an award winning museum of applied local history with a Settlers Cottage and art show, housed in the cultural centre designed by world-renowned architect, Glen Murcutt. The museum is also the home of the Angus Mc…
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The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone
The Heritage Hotel is located in the heart of Gladstone. With views overlooking the Macleay River it’s a great place to sit back relax over a drink of a meal from the onsite restaurant ‘Darkwater Brasserie’. Open daily from 10am, with res…
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Ngambaa Nature Reserve
Ngambaa Nature Reserve offers a retreat for animals and people alike, with areas of old-growth forest perfect for car touring, bushwalking, birdwatching, a family picnic and barbecue. Of shared significance to the Aboriginal Dunghutti, Nga…
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The Slim Dusty Centre
Visit this innovative museum dedicated to Australia's iconic legend Slim Dusty, and experience a wealth of music history and Australian culture and art. Slim's dream was to provide a venue for music and cultural opportunities for all Austra…
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Fredo Pies and Cafe
Fredo pies and cafe is located in the township of Frederickton and is automatically recognisable by the green crocodile and Marilyn Munro sculpture. Over the decades Fredo Pies has become a local and international attraction with locals an…
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Dunghutti Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) is an Aboriginal gallery housed in the annex of the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre, designed by internationally renowned architect Glen Murcutt. The gallery is nestled in parkland o…
