NorthCoast NSW 

What makes the North Coast of New South Wales such a great holiday destination?
For a start there's the region's year-round temperate climate and spectacular coastline, which means plenty of opportunity to surf, swim or just relax under the beach umbrella.
The fishing's not bad, either. Nor is the selection of watersports: kayaking, water skiing, jet boating and parasailing to name a few.
Discover the hinterland's network of historic villages and townships, its diverse and meandering river systems, and World Heritage listed rainforest and wilderness. Watch the annual whale migration from one of the many vantage points between Port Stephens and Coffs Harbouror cruise with the dolphins all year round; savour the local seafood and wine; embrace an ancient eucalypt; smell the coffee; wake to the sound of the Pacific.

These are the joys of North Coast New South Wales.

Port Stephens

Whilst the waterways and the sand dunes are undoubtedly major attractions in Port Stephens, the area has so much more.

Great Lakes 

The Great Lakes region stretches from Hawkes Nest in the south to Forster and Tuncurry in the north along 145km of brilliant beaches.

Manning Valley

Visitors to the Manning Valley are rewarded with a breathtaking combination of natural environments: river, rainforest and beach.

Port Macquarie 

Nature has truly blessed the Port Macquarie Region with its glorious bays and beaches, inland waterways, rainforests, rolling hinterland, and delightful temperate climate.

Nambucca Valley  

The Nambucca Valley revels in its mix of natural beauty, local history, and a relaxed friendliness.

Coffs Coast

Coffs Harbour's popularity as a holiday destination is enduring. Famed for its Big Banana, and for its beaches and rainforests, Coffs Harbour offers magnificent swimming and great fishing.

Bellingen

The beautiful town of Bellingen lies in the heart of the Bellinger Valley, surrounded by National Parks, State Forestsand pristine coast.


Walcha

The Walcha Shire is located in the beautiful and very productive New England Tablelands region of New South Wales. The Shire is some 640,000 ha in area and has a total population of 3208. The town of Walcha (pronounced 'wolka') is 1067 metres above sea level. Walcha can be reached by road, rail and air.

Commonwealth Government Tourism Agencies


Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

The ABS assists and encourages informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing an objective and responsive national statistical service.

Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia is the Federal Government statutory authority responsible for international and domestic tourism marketing as well as the delivery of research and forecasts for the sector.

Tourism Research Australia

Tourism Research Australia and Tourism Events Australia where also established to focus on industry and market needs.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources has a key role in increasing prosperity for all Australians through internationally competitive and sustainable business.

Impact Fact Sheet

IMPACT is a monthly fact sheet on the economic impact of tourism and the latest visitor arrival figures.

State and Territory Tourism Agencies

Most state and territory tourism organisations in Australia have research information available on their internet sites.

Tourism New South Wales

Northern Territory Tourist Commission

South Australian Tourism Commission

Tourism Tasmania

Tourism Victoria

Tourism Western Australia

Other Tourism Industry Contacts

CRC for Sustainable Tourism

CRC for Sustainable Tourism is a tourism research organisation that has been established under the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program and is funded by universities, state tourism commissions and other organisations. Its research assists in building a more sustainable and competitive tourism industry for Australia.

* CRC stands for Co-operative Research Centre

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA is the peak body representing the interests of the global airline industry.

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

The WTTCs central goal is to work with governments to realise the full economic impact of travel and tourism.

CRC Reef Research Centre

The CRC Reef Research Centre Ltd is a knowledge-based partnership of coral reef managers, researchers and industry. Its mission is to plan, fund and manage world-leading science for the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. CRC Reef provides research solutions to protect, conserve and restore the world's coral reefs by ensuring industries and management are sustainable and that ecosystem quality is maintained.

business.gov.au
business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.

Mid North Coast Regional Development Board
The role of the Mid North Coast Regional Development Board is to advance the economic development interests of the Mid North Coast. The Board's activities are primarily directed towards increasing private sector employment by identifying and progressing opportunities to enhance the business and investment environment, support private enterprise and attract new investment.