*View from Rotary Lookout Nambucca Heads

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What fun things you can do in Nambucca Heads when your on vacation

So, if you find yourself in this secret coastal hide-away of Nambucca Heads NSW here are 10 tips to keep you entertained. Well, that is of course if you can get yourself away from the glorious beaches. Once you've got your Airbnb or accommodation in Nambucca Heads sorted out it's time to start exploring what the best part of the Mid North Coast NSW has to offer!

Driving down from Coffs Harbour will take you around 35 minutes now with the new highway, and from Coffs Harbour domestic airport its pretty much the same time. Driving up from Sydney to Nambucca Heads will take you 5 hours and 15 minutes, and driving down from Brisbane to Nambucca Heads will only take you 5 hours, so why not visit somewhere new?

Relish the great outdoors - Rediscover the Nambucca Valley

• Nambucca Heads V-Wall
• Captain Cook's Lookout
• Snorkeling the Nambucca River
• Golf Club on an island
  
• Houseboat cruise
• Sunset lunch at the V-Wall tavern
• Indoor Aquatic Centre
• Find the best white sand beaches
• Paragliding from a lookout
• Grab a Melbourne coffee in Nambucca Heads

Top 10 tourist tips for attractions in Nambucca Heads NSW

Just some fun things we think you may enjoy visiting the Nambucca Valley!

(In no particular order).

1. Walking along the Nambucca Heads V-Wall

Turn into Wellington Drive (from the town centre) and go through the small rainforrest, hit the river on your right hand side and at the end of the drive you'll find ample parking where you can easily access Nambucca's best feature the V-Wall. The V-Wall walk takes you along to the river-mouth and it's where the Warrell Creek and Nambucca River meets the Ocean. Apart from the amazing views to Scotts Heads and South West Rocks what makes it special is that you can leave your personal message (or graffiti) on this outdoor break-wall gallery. Everyone is encouraged to paint a rock at the legendary V-Wall Nambucca Heads to leave their holiday messages or whatever you like really (Ice cream recommend here).

Make sure you head down to the V Wall to watch some spectacular sunsets!

2. Where to find Captain Cook's Lookout?

Nambucca has 4 great look-outs within town to explore, and are all walk-able that being - Captain Cook's Lookout, Rotary Lookout, Nambucca North Head & the lookout on Ocean St just above the Nambucca Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. Views to Coffs Harbour and back down to South West Rocks not to mention the beautiful back-drop from the hills of the Great Diving Range.

3. Snorkeling along the Nambucca River

Famous for its natural beauty and ease of access, the Nambucca River and its salt water estuary offers a fantastic range of activities to enjoy all year round (Seriously, forget Sunny Sawtell!). Recommended in high tide so you can literally float from one BBQ area Nambucca has to offer straight to the V-Wall Tavern. See you at the pub right? Here's what it looks like underneath -

4. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

Set on the beautiful Nambucca river the club goes all out with their Clubhouse venue, Pro-Shop, Restaurant and they even top it off with a proper Squash Court out the back. Who doesn’t like the challenge of not trying to hit the golf ball in the water all day. Hot tip - HAPPY HOUR – Monday to Friday 4pm to 5pm – $4.60 Schooners everyday of the week! You heard me right, old-school pricing so get yourself in there and have chat with the real locals of the river.

5. Nambucca River Houseboats - Day Tour

Why not try one of there boat cruises? How's a fully commentated cruise by their skipper who has the great knowledge on the River. A yummy seafood lunch is served with fresh local Sydney Rock Oysters and Fresh Prawns, Grilled Fish, Curried Prawns and Rice and a salad. There was even a Pavlova for dessert. OK, stopping here I'm full.

6. V-Wall Tavern Nambucca Heads

After the walk along the gorgeous Nambucca River river mouth it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy all that the V-Wall Tavern has to offer. Their sun-soaked deck is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal with friends or take in Nambucca Heads epic waterfront views while enjoying a refreshing cold beer. Plus, the sun sets can be quite amazing here too.

Found right at the entrance to the White Albatross Caravan Park and has wonderful views of the Nambucca River where it empties into the Pacific Ocean.

HOT TIP try out there famous Seafood platter.

7. Nambucca Heads Aquatic Centre

Let's face it, not EVERYONE loves the beach. And also seeing that Nambucca's rainfall is super high your also going to get those rainy days more often than not. So, don't keep the kids locked up in the tent get them to Nambbuca Heads only indoor heated pool for a swim. If it's just a few laps or it's aquatic aerobics your into get into this family run business pool. Don't know how to swim, yep they have that covered with qualified swimming instructors!

So check out the Nambucca Heads Aquatic Centre when in town (Found in the Nambucca Heads industrial estate).

8. Best white sand beaches in Nambucca Heads

Here are the top beaches within the township of Nambucca Heads to be at in Summer or Winter, they are true Australian white beaches - South Beach, Bellwood Park, The Glen, Beilby’s Beach, Shelley Beach and there Main Beach which also houses the Nambucca Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. Off-the-track beach would be Wenonah Head just past Valla Beach if your looking for something even more secluded.

9. Paragliding in Nambucca Heads

The mid north coast has a host of great flying spots and an aerial adventure is an exhilarating way to experience the breathtaking beauty of NSW. Nambucca Heads paragliding community is larger than it may first appear in this sleepy coastal surfing town, but from the great look-outs on offer you can see this why people are now coming from all over Australia to para-glide these cliffs.

10. Where to find the best Coffee in Nambuca Heads?

Coming up from Fitzroy in Melbourne recently I had to find some decent coffee pronto. It has to be Wharf Street Cafe for me. All these adventures can make it a long-day sometimes, so there's nothing better than sipping on a latte (only great, and strong!) on a deck whilst watching it go away, and what's even better than also being right on-top of the Nambucca Valley River....Not much more!

Additional in the Main Street of Nambucca heads check-out Good Time Charlie's for a great coffee experience.

*Wharf Street Cafe - Oh they do a mean dukkah bacon and eggs with that coffee!

Enjoy the Nambucca Heads top 10 tips to do list!

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Do you have any other recommendation for 'things to do' that we've missed?

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