Our Creative Places
Dotted throughout the rolling green hills, mountain tops and riverside locations of the Mid North Coast are many postcard perfect villages just waiting to be discovered.
These villages and townships have a timeless serenity, each community with their own character reflecting the local landscape and heritage that provides their sense of place, but for some there is also a very obvious creative soul.
Creative Place
Bellingen
-30.4521493° 152.8970631°
The riverside town of Bellingen is nestled in the heart of the green and lush Bellinger Valley between the coast and the Dorrigo Plateau on the scenic Waterfall Way, less than 30 minutes from Coffs Harbour. Home to a large number of people who enjoy a laid-back and creative, artistic or alternative lifestyle. Bellingen is buzzing with markets, cafés, galleries, festivals and events.
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Bowraville
-30.6476743° 152.8525332°
Bowraville ( the Veranda Post town), is a town of contrasts with its wide main street lined with verandah-shaded footpaths, museums, art galleries and a treasure trove of original art and culture. It is beautifully situated within attractive farmland and mountain rainforests only 17 kilometres from Macksville.
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Dorrigo
-30.333333° 152.716667°
On the edge of the Great Dividing Range escarpment, about 1,000 metres above sea level, lies the small, friendly and increasingly creative country town of Dorrigo. Once upon a time the highlight was the drive there via Waterfall Way, one of Australia’s most scenic roads winding through and by the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’s, Dorrigo National Park.
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Gladstone
-31.0220734° 152.9489545°
The quaintest little village along the Macleay River, Gladstone beckons those who love heritage, history and funky finds. With 19 beautifully preserved buildings, art galleries, specialty shops and cafes, Gladstone is a must visit while you’re in the Macleay.
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South West Rocks
-30.884167° 153.040278°
The fascinating beachside township of South West Rocks is located near the mouth of the Macleay River. It has a rich heritage with its own distinctive style and creativity.
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Woolgoolga
-30.1130375° 153.1837924°
Woolgoolga, a seaside village 25kms north of Coffs Harbour is affectionately known by locals as Woopi. For many years travellers on the Pacific Highway also knew it with the landmark Guru Nanak Sikh Temple on the hill and a distinctive Indian restaurant right on the Highway.
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