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The pristine beaches to the south are protected from development by the Hat Head National Park and other protected nature reserves. Great fishing, surfing, sailing, snorkelling, diving and a whole range of other activities can be enjoyed in this area.

Fantastic tourist attractions can be found here, the most popular of these is the Trial Bay Goal. Now unused, this gaol once housed many convicts that were used to construct a huge breakwall. The Gaol first opened in 1886 and later in World War I it was an internment centre for 500 Germans. Today it is open for you to browse through, and look at the Museum pieces and restored cells. At the base of the Gaol there is a camping and caravaning area near the waters of the beautiful Trial Bay.

[SW Rocks]
South West Rocks

[Trial Bay Gaol]
Trial Bay Gaol

Today, South West Rocks is not only an ideal place to holiday, it also has many attractions, including an Aquarium, fishing charter boats, the Arakoon State National Park, and Hat Head National Park.


South West Rocks is also a popular holidaying destination for keen divers, with the waters around the area being equal to that found anywhere on the coast of Australia.

The sporting and recreation facilities in South West Rocks are excellent. There is a 18 Hole Golf course, two squash courts, and a swimming pool. Fishing boats, wave skis, catamarans, boogie boards and push bikes can all be hired locally.

An historic walk has been designed so that visitors and locals can explore and learn about the history of the village.

[Stuarts point]
Stuarts Point

If you really want to get away from the hustle and bustle, then Stuarts Point is the place for you. Nestled on the banks of the Macleay you can enjoy both the seaside and rainforest. A stroll across the footbridge takes you through the dunes and seaside vegetation to 11 kilometres of long white beaches.


[Gladstone]
Gladstone Historic Post Office

Gladstone is situated off the highway on the road to South West Rocks. An historic town it has won numerous Tidy Towns Awards. The old Gladstone Post Office is just one of the heritage buildings. It contains a huge range of antiques and collectables.


Sunday lunch is an excellent time to visit Gladstone. The aroma of delicious meals is enticing. The riverside location ensures peaceful, relaxing days.

Rollands Plains (Population 600) was first discovered in November 1824 by Captain Rolland. He was in search of fertile land to grow food and breed livestock, activities that are still carried on today.

During summer there's plenty of cool swimming holes or you can bathe in the renowned Wilson's River.

Telegraph Point is situated 20 kilometres north of Port Macquarie on the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Wilson River, and has been so named because the telegraph line between Port Macquarie and Kempsey crossed the river there. Roads inland from Telegraph Point, drive through some of the east coasts finest rural and mountain scenery.

[Rollands Plains]
Rollands Plains

[telegraph point]

Telegraph Point


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