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Kempsey Destination Information

  1. Grassy Head
    Grassy Head

    Grassy Head

    Get yourself to Grassy Head to discover one of the Macleay Valley Coast’s unspoiled gems.
  2. Collombatti
    Collombatti

    Collombatti

    Collombatti is north west of Frederickton. There is a scenic drive called the Cedar Park Scenic Drive which goes through…
  3. Yarrahapinni
    Yarrahapinni

    Yarrahapinni

    About 40 minutes north of Kempsey, Yarrahapinni boasts one of the most spectacular views on the coast.
  4. Gladstone
    Gladstone

    Gladstone

    Nestled on the banks of the Macleay River, Gladstone is a charming little village brimming with creativity, history and…
  5. Stuarts Point
    Stuarts Point

    Stuarts Point

    Stuarts Point was the port for vessels entering the Macleay River from the river's old entrance. This silted over when a…
  6. Smithtown
    Smithtown

    Smithtown

    Boating. It’s what river folk do. And at Smithtown you’ll see all kinds of vessels entering and exiting the mighty Macleay…
  7. Comara
    Comara

    Comara

    Comara is north west of Bellbrook. Blackbird Flats recreational area is nearby. Camping, river access for fishing, and…
  8. Frederickton
    Frederickton

    Frederickton

    Frederickton is the next village just north of Kempsey located on Macleay Valley Way.

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