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

Tucked just off the Pacific Highway near Bulahdelah, The Grandis is one of the easiest and most rewarding nature stops on the Mid North Coast. Set on the edge of Myall Lakes National Park, it’s a quiet rainforest pocket built around one very impressive feature, the tallest tree in New South Wales. A short, flat 75-metre walk from the picnic area brings you to The Grandis itself, a towering flooded gum that rises above the surrounding forest. It’s the kind of place that makes

Cattai Wetlands is just North of Taree past the Harrington Turn on Spring Road. This amazing part of the NSW Mid North Coast provide a sanctuary for over 180 species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and reptiles. Cattai Wetlands has over two kilometres of walking track and a board walk viewing deck for bird watchers and photographers (pictured below). Now word of warning, in mosquito season you must be prepared. At the time of my visit there were swarms of them, and I carried a

Top of Ellenborough Falls Ellenborough Falls is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere (200 metres). Located on the Bulga Plateau at Elands, Ellenborough Falls is one hour's drive north-west of Taree, through Wingham on Tourist Drive 8. Once past Wingham the road is quite narrow and at times not marked and full of potholes. As you venture along it turns to gravel and the view is spectacular as you wind up the hill. Take caution as you drive as th

Smiths Lake Mid North Coast offers an exceptionally enjoyable experience For a scenic drive on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, the route through Smiths Lake offers an exceptionally enjoyable experience, brimming with opportunities to pause and appreciate the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you. This picturesque area is renowned for its stunning landscapes, featuring a harmonious blend of lush greenery, sparkling waters, and diverse wildlife, making it a perfect de

Wingham is a historical little town ten minutes drive west of Taree and was settled in 1853. The town has many National Trust listed Federation buildings. The Historical Museum is open 7 days with a significant collection of memorabilia. Wingham Brush is a 10 hectare subtropical floodplain rainforest, it is one of only a few remnants of this rare rainforest type in Australia. It's an easy walk on a boardwalk with plenty of wildlife and fauna (1.9km and wheelchair access). Yo