Sea Acres Rainforest in Port Macquarie offers a peaceful sanctuary for nature lovers.

Valley View Farm is a family owned organic farm producing award winning garlic. Visit the farm morning tea or lunch.

For excellent fish n chips, then you have to try Beach Street Seafoods in Forster. It's my favourite place to grab fish n chips or battered king prawns, calamari and fresh local oysters. Beach Street Seafoods recently introduced Oysters Kilpatrick. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the service is quick. Please be patient in peak holiday periods, of course. Cooking the food in cholesterol-free oil and a thin batter makes it less greasy. I often buy the fish cocktails; ho

The Nabiac Farmers Market is held on the last Saturday of each month between 8 am and 12 noon attracting locals and visitors from afar. The Market is held at Showground Lane, Nabiac. If it is fresh produce you want then mark the Nabiac Farmers Markets dates in your calendar because it doesn't get fresher than this. On offer is locally grown organic fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, delicious homemade cakes and bread, chocolates, gingerbread, olive products, honey, natura

Despite the drought in NSW our dairy farmers keep us supplied with milk. I took some time to discover what actually goes on in producing milk and was extremely surprised at the science and dedication behind keeping a dairy farm when I visited Farmers Own in Coopernook near Taree. I was there to learn about the milking process at the 3.00 pm session having kindly knocked back the 3.00 a.m. session. Julian, the owner of the dairy does the 3.00 a.m. milking session 7 days a we

The grapevines in winter About Jacaranda Estate Wingham For lovers of wine, a must visit is boutique winery Jacaranda Estate Wingham in the beautiful Manning Valley NSW. This delightful property was previously owned by Mark and Belinda Smith who both have considerable experience in gardening, viticulture and wine. Today, the new owners,Peter and Judy Fowler acquired the Vineyard a few years ago and have learned a great deal about viticulture during this time. During this time

Rex Winston Walford is an Aboriginal artist with an interesting story and the ability to create modern aboriginal artwork with a difference. Rex was born in 1968 and a descendent of of the Kamilaroi / Gumilaroi nation, although he grew up in Nyngan with his adoptive family, the Winstons. Rex was adopted by the Winstons because his young mother could not raise him herself at the time. However a reconnection occurred when Rex was 30 and he finally found his birth mother (that's

Sofa painted with Annie Sloan Paint Bent on Life in Wingham is associated with Bent on Food, a fabulous cafe that also offers catering services. Owner, Donna Carrier is one of the few stockists of the famous Annie Sloan paints used to transform almost anything into brilliant pieces of furniture and craft. The sofa above is actually painted in Annie Sloan paint. The paints are available to order online as well as from the store. Read some Trip Advisor reviews here about Bent o

I've been visiting Bent on Food for a number of years, thanks to my daughter Em, who has lived in the Manning Valley for most of her adult life. After a few visits I met Donna Carrier who is the owner of Bent on Food and highly respected in the tourism industry in this area. Apart from her work promoting the Manning Valley and Mid North Coast NSW, Donna does an enormous lot of philanthropy work too. Bent on Food is a specialty regional foodie outlet for local producers on the

Updated May 2025 to reflect the new business name – Three Degrees (formerly Hamiltons Oysters). Three Degrees in Tuncurry (formerly known as Hamiltons Oysters) overlooks the stunning waters of Wallis Lake. Long loved by locals and visitors alike for its relaxed coastal charm and delicious oysters, the restaurant has rebranded but continues to serve its signature seafood and welcoming vibe. Known for its fresh oysters topped with creative flavours, Three Degrees sources oyster

Set in the picturesque Manning Valley,Villa d'Esta winery is a family owned vineyard producing preservative free wines using traditional Hungarian methods. The owner, Zollie, welcomes guests to his vineyard and has a reputation for long chats and enjoyable wine tasting sessions. Well that's what I had read on many of the Trip Advisor reviews before I made my way to Villa d'Esta on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The entrance is up is on a dirt road that gives views of the sweeping

By Emma Jane Holmes There’s nothing quite like freshly brewed coffee and your favourite breakfast at a café. Despite perfectly poached eggs and coffee just right, a café isn’t always the best place to say, read a book. Relax on your morning off work. Unwind, chill out. Who can focus on the pages of a good book with the children at the table next to you squealing and clashing their cutlery on their plate? I’ve found a place where you can have it all. Serenity. Delicious coffee

As you drive towards Coolongolook from Sydney, you'll notice a "Winery" sign on your left. As you continue towards Great Lakes Paddocks, you'll get the sense that you're arriving at a unique destination. Great Lakes Paddocks is a welcoming winery that offers local wines, grass-fed Angus beef, regional produce, music events, and private functions, including weddings. Great Lakes Paddocks a Nature Lovers Paradise Surrounded by stunning natural landscape, rolling hills and cattl

McBrides Beach is a hidden gem for both 4 wheel drive adventurers and hikers.

I was eager to go fishing with my neighbour, Joe, and his son-in-law, Len, both keen fishermen who know a thing or two about fishing. Myself, a novice, doesn't even own a fishing rod, but that's ok, Len had already picked one out of his collection of over 30! The truth is I'm in my 5th Decade and have never fished in my life. There was just one some thing to take care of the previous day before my fishing expedition! Get a fishing licence! I trotted off to the bait shop in Tu