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Accommodation on the Mid North Coast of NSW
Meridian Resort Relax at Meridian Resort Beachside in Old Bar. Not near the beach BUT on the beach. 32 Lewis Street, Old Bar Ph: 1800 650 550 or (02) 6553 3441 Fax: (02) 6553 6737 www.meridianresort.com.au
Azalea Cottage Overnight or Weekly • Packages available $100 per night per couple Dogs welcome Private golf course - Clubs supplied 84 Warwiba Road, Old Bar Ph: (02) 6553 6636 www.azaleacottage.com.au
Best & Western Macquarie Barracks Superbly appointed spacious rooms, spa rooms, fully licensed Governors Restaurant, 2 bedroom family units 103 Hastings River Dr, Port Macquarie Ph: (02) 6583 5333 Email:
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Costa Rica Motel Family/Deluxe/Standard rooms, Pool/Spa/Sauna, Tennis/Squash, Close to Beach, Ample, Secure parking, Packages/ Discounts Available, Dive Shop, Restaurant 134 Gregory St, South West Rocks Ph: (02) 6566 6400 Email:
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Rockpool Motor Inn & Restaurant Fresh local quality ingredients with a dash of city sophistication. 45 McIntyre St, South West Rocks Ph: (02) 6266 7755
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www.rockpoolmotorinn.com.au
Country Plaza Fully renovated and superbly appointed rooms at the only 4 star motel in Taree with AUSTAR, internet and more. Ph: (02) 6552 2433 www.countryplazataree.com.au
Great Lakes Accommodation For friendly advice, accommodation and tour bookings, maps and souvenirs, arts and crafts and much more, contact Forster Visitor Information Centre. Book Online: www.greatlakes.org.au or call: 1800 802 692
Island palms Motor Inn Spacious, quiet, ground-floor suites. Air-con, satellite TV, spa suites Family owned and operated. Seniors Tours. 115 The Lakes Way, Forster Ph: (02) 6554 5555 AAA HHHI www.islandpalmsmotorinn.com
Moon River Motor INNHOTEL Quiet Riverbank Motel and Licensed Restaurant Your choice of rooms including river-view rooms, family rooms,standard rooms or self-contained apartments. We can also hold functions and offer a number of facilities to guests, including fax and wireless internet access. FREE broadband & wireless internet 157 Pacific Highway, Kempsey Ph: (02) 6562 8077 Email:
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Smoky Cape Retreat SPECIAL OFFER 2 nights @$225 per person and stay the 3rd night FREE! 4 nights @$310 per person and stay the 5th night FREE! Both packages include hot and cold breakfast each morning, 1x3 course dinner for 2 and 10% discount on the Osprey River Cruise 1 Cockatoo Place, South West Rocks Ph: (02) 6566 7740 www.smokycaperetreat.com.au
Smoky cape Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Stay in a working lighthouse. B&B rooms and self catering cottages, bath robes, TVs in rooms, guest sitting room, three course country breakfast. Ph: (02) 6566 6301 E:
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Sea Breeze Beach Hotel Ocean view and family rooms available at affordable prices. Austar, parking and full hotel facilities to suit any budget. Call today! Cnr Livingstone St & Prince of Wales Ave South West Rocks Ph: (02) 6266 6205 E:
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Point Plomer Beach House 4 Bedrooms: 2 double, 3-bunk, 4 singles. Quilts, blankets, TV, DVD, stereo. Fully equipped kitchen Wood fire with wood 2 bathrooms, laundry Ph: (02) 6566 6168
Wombat Beach Resort A luxurious, award-winning Resort set amongst native gardens – an ideal base to explore the magical Holiday Coast 30-43 Pacific Street, Crescent Head Ph: (02) 6566 0121 Email:
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'What's On' March 2010 on the Mid North Coast
March 1- 5
Tea Gardens easter art expo
The Public School at Tea Gardens holds the ever popular Easter Art Expo, along with opening night, pastel workshops and showcasing visiting artists.
For more details on these or other Great Lakes Events, visit www.greatlakes.org.au or freecall 1800 802 692
March 4
Rock to rock ocean swim
Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club present their annual 1.5km Ocean Swim.
March 5
Country Rocks the Gaol"
Concert at Trial Bay Gaol South, West Rocks, Monday 5th April 2pm – 8pm ph 65666168.
March 13 -14
Wingham Show
Enjoy Horse Events including show jumping and sporting events, cattle, sheep and poultry judging, hall exhibits, photography, art exhibits, spinning and weaving, Miss Showgirl at 10am, Clogging exhibition, Grand Parade commencing at 2.30pm, handcrafted Fashion Parade in showground tea rooms, displays - stalls - rides - food - bar and a fireworks display. There will also be championship dog show judging, camp draft - miniature horses and harness in the Main Arena. Gates Open at 6.30am Saturday & 7.00am Sunday
Enjoy a smorgasbord of Events this month in the Great Lakes. Cheer at the Viking Challenge, marvel at the machines at Motor fest 2010 and experience an unforgettable day at the Tuncurry Races.
March 13
Tuncurry Races
The second race day to be held on Tuncurry race track with the running of the Tuncurry Cup.
March 13
Motorfest 2010
This is the 8th annual Motorfest at Hawks Nest and offers an exciting program of vintage, veteran, classic cars, motorcycles including emergency units and surf life saving clubs all on display at the Myall Park Sports Oval. Official opening at 10am.
March 13 -14
Viking Challenge
The Viking Challenge is regarded as one of the best six-a-side soccer competitions in NSW. Open to both men and women the games are quick, exciting and very competitive, come along to Boronia Park, Forster to view some of the action.
March 21
Multicultural Harmony Festival
Botanic Gardens, Coffs Harbour
The Multicultural Harmony Day Festival celebrates Coffs Harbour's multicultural diversity in the beautiful surroundings of Mid North Coast Botanic Gardens.
9.30 am to 4.30 pm.
The event focuses on community harmony and is part of the Harmony Day initiative. Festival goers will be served up a choice of multicultural foods, music, performance and dance. A real family day with a positive vibe and free to the community. Come and enjoy all Coffs Harbour's multicultural community has to offer. Contact Details: Susan Clarke -Special Projects Coordinator - Email
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or phone 6648 4833.The day commences with a Citizenship ceremony followed by an array of multicultural activities. Entry is free.
March 22
The Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra from Germany
Touring Australia and will be performing in the Nambucca Heads Anglican Church
on Monday the 22 March 2010 at 8 PM.
Program:
VIVALDI
The Four Seasons
4 concertos for Violin, Strings and Basso Continuo
J.S. BACH
Concerto in D minor for 2 Violins and Orchestra BWV 1043
TCHAIKOVSKY
Nocturne for Violoncello and Strings(1884)
MOZART
Concerto in G Major for Flute and Orchestra KV 313
PACHELBEL
Canon for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo
Tickets are now on sale at the Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre, phone 1800 646 587
Adults $ 35 ---Seniors/Pensioners $30---Students/Children $25 Click here to book online
March 23 - May 2
Camden Haven Music Festival
The 15th annual Camden Haven Music Festival has something for everyone, especially those who love music played by internationally renowned Australian musicians. In 2010 the Camden Haven Music Festival will feature concerts of classical, jazz, world music and blues. Workshops, a literary lunch, dance and a lantern parade on the Camden Haven River at Laurieton means you will find something for everyone to enjoy at this unforgettable event. Contact Alvena Ferguson by phone on 02 6556 9622 or mobile 0401 608 240 or by e-mail at
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for further information.
March 28
Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia
Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia, will be held at Port Macquarie, on one of the most stunning Ironman courses in the world involving over 1,500 competitors competing in this grueling event, with a 3.8km swim in the Hastings River, the 180km cycle winds its way along beside the Pacific Ocean on the beautiful and undulating Pacific Drive. The 42.2km run of the race takes athletes through the city centre waterfront where thousands of spectators can view the race surrounded by the conveniences of cafes, shops and accommodation.
Contact Sarah Milroy by phone on 1800 155 366 or by e-mail at
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Food & Wine on the Mid North Coast NSW
Enjoy the wonderful wines available from our unique and quality producers...
 GREAT LAKES WINERY 115 Herivals Road, Wootton Phone: 4997 7255 Fax: 4997 7450 Wine tasting and cellar-door sales 11 - 5 or by appointment. Cabernet, Shiraz, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Verdelho and Semillon.
VILLA D'ESTA VINEYARD 2884 Wallambah Road Dyers Crossing, NSW 2429 12 km inland of Nabiac on Pacific Highway Phone: 6550 2236 (including mail orders) Open every day 9-5 for tasting and cellar-door sales. Wines handmade for traditional Hungarian methods. BBQ/picnic facilities and handmade produce.
BAGO VINEYARDS Milliagans Road (off Bago Road) Wauchope Phone: 6585 7099 Open 7 days from 11- 5 for wine-tastings and sales. Visit www.bagovineyards.com.au for more information.
INNESLAKE VINEYARDS Inneslake and Little Fish Cafe The Ruins Way Port Macquarie Phone: 6581 1332 Open 7 days for wine-tasting and sales. Cellar Door open from 10 - 5pm.
CASSEGRAIN WINES Pacific Highway Port Macquarie Phone: 6582 8377 Tastings, cellar door sales, restaurant and picnic areas. Open every day except Christmas and Good Friday. Open every day from 9 - 5pm. Visit www.cassegrainwines.com.au for more information.
Raleigh Wines Award Winning Wines Open 10am–5pm Wednesday to Sunday. 7 Days during NSW School holidays. Closed Good Friday Take Raleigh exit and follow signs 36 Queen Street, Raleigh Ph: (02) 6655 4388 www.raleighwines.com
Two Tails Winery Winery Open for tastings 11am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday & 7 days during School Holidays Group Bookings by appointment 963 Orara Way, Nana Glen Ph: (02) 6654 3633
Tastes of the Mid North Coast
Tea Gardens Hotel Motel Situated on the banks of the beautiful Myall River, enjoy a wonderful day out or share a delicious meal. Open 7 days a week, there is a ferry service available that takes you to Port Stephons, Nelson Bay. A perfect place for a quiet get away or time spent with friends. Live entertainment and more. 85 Marine Drive Tea Gardens NSW Ph: 02 4997 0203 www.teagardenshotelmotel.com.au
Plough Inn Hotel Historic inn, this hotel is located in beautiful Bulahdelah. Enjoy the tranquil inn and share a meal in the excellent dining facilities. Why not make a day out? Cruise up to the inn and use the private boat jetty? 77 Stroud Street Bulahdelah Ph: 02 4997 4285
Little Dolls Museum and Coffee Shop Come and see the unique and beautiful dolls, over 5000! Then enjoy a warm and refreshing meal or drink. Cnr Failford Road and the Lakes Way Failford Ph: 02 6554 3151
Gloria Jeans Coffee Escape the daily grind, escape to a little piece of heaven, experiencing truly tantalising coffees and food! Two locations: Settlement City and The Ritz Centre Port Macquarie Ph:
McDonalds Enjoy a wonderul break, let the kids play while you relax to the max! Forster McDonalds Cnr mark and McIntosh Sts Forster Ph: 02
Heatherbrae McDonalds 373 Pacific Highway Cnr Hank St Heatherbrae Ph:
Port Macquarie McDonalds Cnr Bay and Park St Port Macquarie Ph:
Port Macquarie Express Cnr Clarence and Horton St Port Macquarie Ph: 02
Port Macquarie Highway Gateway Service Centre Cnr Oxley and Pacific Highways Port Macquarie Ph:
Raymond Terrace McDonalds Cnr Adelaide and William Bailey Sts Raymond Terrace
Taree McDonalds 11 Manning River Drive (opposite Tourist Information Centre) Taree Ph:
Harrington Bowling Club – Gauntree Restaurant Now serving hot rocks - a new experience in fine dining! Main meals and daily specials. Beach St Harrington Ph: 02 6555 1209Pe
Harringan's Irish Pub River Lodge Great fun all week. Excellent dininglive entertainment and more! Every Sunday is a family day with giant Jumping Castle, games and live music. Jospehine Boulevard Harrington Water NSW 2427 Ph: 02 6556 0555 www.harrigansirishpub.com.au
Timbertown Wauchope Experience living history and enjoy a wonderful meal in one of the restaurants. Oxley Highway Wauchope Ph: 02 6586 1940 www.timbertown.com.au Wauchope RSL Home of the $4 lunch! Reflection Dining Area Young St Wauchope Ph: 02 6585 2244 www.hastingscbd.com.au Wauchope Country Club Serving quality food in a relaxed and friendly environment. King St Wauchope Ph: 02 6585 3885 Website: www.wauchopecountryclub.com.au
The Udder Cow Cafe and Mountain Retreat - Comboyne Great coffee, local produce and refreshing mountain air! Main Road Comboyne Ph: 02 650 4188 www.uddercow.com.au
Cold Rock Ice Creamery – Port Macquarie 3000+ Ice Cream Flavour combinations. A truly unique experience! Shop 1, Ritz Centre Horton St Port Macquarie Ph: 02 6584 1688
Seafarer Restaurant – Forster Enjoy seafood, fine dining in this unique restaurant. 115 The Lakes Way Forster Ph: 02 6554 5555 www.islandpalmsmotorinn.com
Ripples Restaurant and Bar Chefs Specials Daily, riverside dining in the heart of town with great food! 138 William St Port Macquarie Ph: 02 6583 5155 www.palmcourtbestwestern.com.au
Moon River Licensed Restaurant Enjoy a wondeful meal as you relax and watch the magnificent Macleay River! 157 Pacific Highway Kempsey Ph: 02 6562 8077 www.moonriver.com.au
Rainforrest Cafe CAFE & GALLERY Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Open 7 days BYO. Breakfast, Lunch, morning & afternoon tea Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie Ph: (02) 6582 4444
Bowers Cafe Delicious coffee & food overlooking the rolling hills of Kolodong. Catering for Weddings & functions. Open 7 days 9am - 5pm 461 Kolodong Rd, Taree Ph: (02) 6550 1230
Club Taree Award Winning Ironbark restaurant Open from 10am daily Freshly cooked to order menu Coffee and homemade desserts 121 Wingham Rd, Taree Ph: (02) 6539 4000
CafÉ 73 Drop into Café 73 on the highway Great food, great service, and a great place to stop! Best coffee on the coast 73 Macleay St, Frederickton Ph: (02) 6566 8275
Pasta Place Traditional home made pasta and sauces. Gourmet pizza, cakes and cappuccino, BYO, dine-in or takeaway, home delivery, veal, chicken and seafood. Open 7 nights. 53 Pacific Drive Port Macquarie Ph: (02) 6583 2679
Poco loco Modern Mexican & Wood Fired Pizza Open 7 Nights • BYO Ph: (02) 6584 9136 Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie www.pocolocorestaurant.com.au
Claudios at Forster Italian Seafood Cuisine A La Carte menu and Blackboard Specials Traditional Italian recipes Private functions, Weddings and Parties catered for. Fully Licensed Open from 6pm for dinner Ph 6557 5500
Whalebone Wharf Seafood restaurant Open for Lunch and Dinner A LA Carte Menu Hastings River drive Port Macquarie Reservations 6583 2334
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Retail outlets on the Mid North Coast
Graham Seers Cyclery When in Port Macquarie, why not use a bike, exercise and see the beauty around you? For all of your cycling needs see the friendly staff of Graham Seers Cyclery. Shop 1, Port Marina,Park Street, Port Macquarie. Ph: (02) 6583 2333
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Galleries & Theatres on the Mid North Coast
FORSTER/TUNCURRY Pelican Picture Framing & Gallery 28 Little St Forster NSW 2428 Ph: (02) 6555 8400
WINGHAM
The Brush Gallery 99 Isabella St Wingham NSW 2429 Ph: (02) 6557 1119
TAREE
Other Side Gallery Tea House Lot 1 Moto Rd Ghinni Ghinni NSW 2430 Ph: (02) 6553 8890
WAUCHOPE
Hasting Valley Fine Art Gallery Timbertown Complex Oxley Hwy Wauchope NSW 2446 Ph: (02) 6585 2677
BONNY HILLS Kookaburra’s Gallery 1121 Ocean Drive Bonny Hills NSW 2445 Ph: (02) 6585 5841 www.kookaburras.com.au
PORT MACQUARIE Morefield Photography Hub Centre Bellbowrie St Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: (02) 6583 6761
Rayner Sunset Gallery & Framing 15 - 17 Sunset Parade Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: (02) 6583 4100
Veronique Bosshard and Friends Carpet Choice Building 20 Central Rd Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: (02) 6681 0394
TELEGRAPH POINT
Red Hill Studio Gallery 162 Red Hill Rd Telegraph Point NSW 2441 Ph: (02) 6585 0010
KEMPSEY
Kempsey CommunityArtGallery 5 Kinchela St Gladstone NSW 2440 Ph: (02) 6567 5092
GLADSTONE The Old Lodge Gallery 8 Kinchela St Gladstone NSW 2440 Ph: (02) 6567 4366
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Markets on the Mid North Coast NSW
Myall Quays Vilage Market Tea Gardens Third Sat or Long Weekends. 8am to 2pm at Shopping Centre. Ph: Shona 0423 806 490
Bulahdelah Markets 1st Saturday, 8am to 1pm. Corner of Pacific Highway & Crawford Sts, Bulahdelah. Ph: John 0408 283 947
Krambach Markets Third Sun 9am to 1pm. Krambach School of Arts Hall, Bucketts Way. Ph: Kerry 6559 1778
Nabiac Farmers Markets Last Sat of the month, 8 am to12 pm. Showground, Nabiac. Ph: Helen 6554 1906
Tuncurry Market Fourth Sat 7am to 1pm. John Wright Pk, Tuncurry. Ph: Denise 0417 400 994 Forster Town Park Markets Second Sun - 8am to 2pm. Ph: Ann Starkey 6554 9348
Pacific Palms community Market LastSunday of the month 9am-1pm on the Lakes Way. Ph: Paula 0401 968 516
Wingham Farmer’s Market First Sat - 8am to 12pm. Wingham Showground. Ph: Mal 6557 0059
Wingham community Markets Second Sat of the month. 8.30am to 1pm. The Brush School, cnr Isabella & Wynter Streets, Wingham. Ph: Tanya 6551 2967
Blackhead Bazaar First Sun – 8am to 2pm, at Wyllie Breackenridge Park, Hallidays Point. Ph: Judy or Brian 0422 307 120
Tare City Farmers Market Second Sat, 8am – 12pm, PCYC, Commerce St. Ph: Justin 6551 0292
Johns River Markets Second Sat – 9am to 1.30pm. Community Hall, Pacific Hwy. Ph: Rod and Marian 6556 5042 or 0427 104 504
The Hub Markets – Tare Third Sat 8am to 12noon. Taree Showground. Ph: Greg 0429 192 149 Laurieton Riverwalk Market Third Sun 8am–1pm. Corner Tunis & Short St. Ph: 0428 695 084
Wauchope Community Markets & Arts Bazaar First Sat 8am–1pm. Uniting Church, Hastings St. Ph: Robin 6585 1766
Wauchope - Hastings Farmers Markets Fourth Sat 8am–12pm. Wauchope Showground, High Street. Ph: Sonia 0414 376 868
PMUC Markets First Sat 8am–11am. Port Macquarie Uniting Church, Cnr Oxley Hwy & Sherwood Rd. Ph: 6581 2414
Port Macquarie Art Society Bazaar Every Sun 8am–1pm. Hamilton House, 198 Hastings River Dr, Port Macquarie. Ph: Maureen 0409 820 694
Port Macquarie Sunday Markets Second and fourth Sun 8am–1pm. Westport Technology High, Findley Avenue. Ph: 0418 654 401 3–6pm only.
Crescent Head Markets Third Sun. Crescent Head Reserve, Crescent Head. Ph: Amanda 6566 0300 for variations during School and Public Holiday Markets.
Gladstone Trash & Treasure Markets Fourth Sat 8:30am–12pm. Gladstone Uniting Church Hall Ph: Gwen Edwards 6567 4203
Horseshoe Bay Markets - South West Rocks Second Sat 8am–12noon. Horseshoe Bay Reserve, South West Rocks. Ph: 0428 624 558
Nambucca Heads Plaza Markets 2nd Sunday of the month 8am – 1pm. Nambucca Shopping Plaza. Pacific Highway, Nambucca Heads.
Old Bar Markets Sunday, 22 November. 7am–1pm Variety of Market Stalls. Next to Old Bar Tennis Courts, Old Bar Contact: Lindsay Wilkes or Joan Lowe, phone 6553 3144 or 6552 3554. Coffs Harbour Jetty Markets Every Sunday 7am – 2pm. Jetty Village Shopping Centre, Coffs Harbour.
Coffs City Uptown Markets Every Sunday 8am – 2pm. Big W Car Park. Castle Street, Coffs Harbour
Harbourside Markets Every Sunday 8am – 2pm. Northern End of the Jetty Foreshore, Coffs. All local produce, arts, crafts & food. No imported or secondhand goods. Ph: Kim 0407 661 990.
Coffs Lions Club Car Boot Markets 1st Sunday of the month 7am – 1pm. Jetty Foreshore, Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Country Markets 1st Sat of each month 7am – 1pm. Glenreagh Recreational Ground, Glenreagh Mountain Railway. Always open & running on market day.
Yamba River Markets 4th Sunday of every month 9am-2pm. Ford Park, River Street, Yamba. General Enquiries: Dom Ferry Mon-Fri 9am-12pm on (02) 6646 1457 www.surfingthecoldstream.com.au
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