Trial Bay Gaol
For a glimpse into Australian history, head to South West Rocks to explore the historic ruins of Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park. Make sure you see the view from the sentry’s lookout.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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Mountain Maid gold mine
Guided tours through Mountain Maid gold mine are available for visitors to Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Walking tours start from Hidden Treasure picnic area.
Roto House
Discover the charm of historic Roto House, a late-Victorian building nestled within tranquil Roto House Historic Site in the heart of Port Macquarie. You might even spot a koala in the surrounding trees.
- Where
- Roto House Historic Site in North Coast
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Hat Head National Park on the mid-north coast of NSW near South West Rocks is a natural paradise. Explore Smoky Cape Lighthouse, camp by the beach and go fishing and swimming.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Hat Head National Park in North Coast
Kylies Hut
Visit Kylies Hut along Metcalfes walking track in Crowdy Bay National Park, near Port Macquarie. The historic hut was used as a writer’s retreat by award-winning Australian novelist Kylie Tennant.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast
Innes Ruins
Innes Ruins at Innes Ruins Historic Site, near Port Macquarie, is a great place to learn more about early European settlement history in NSW.
- Where
- Innes Ruins Historic Site in North Coast
Blue Hole picnic area
Blue Holes picnic area is a popular spot with the locals, offering swimming and walking in a scenic bush setting in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Armidale.
Bridle trail
Bridle Trail walking track is an easy short walk offering a glimpse of the historic heritage of Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park near Kempsey.
- Distance
- 0.6km one-way
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Hidden Treasure picnic area
Hidden Treasure picnic area, near Gloucester, is the ideal spot for a picnic or barbecue. It's also the access point for Hidden Treasure track and guided tours of Mountain Maid gold mine.
Hidden Treasure track
Take a walk through the rainforest along Hidden Treasure track in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area, near Gloucester. You'll pass remnants of the area's mining heritage, including a historic boiler and disused mine entrance.
- Distance
- 4.5km loop
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in North Coast