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BIG4 Harrington Holiday Park
# Crowdy Head: Crowdy Head just five minutes drive from Harrington, is a small, quaint fishing village featuring spectacular 360 degree ocean views from the lighthouse lookout, ideal for whale watching. A seafood co-op for sourcing freshly caught seafood. Fishing charters, coastal tours and whale watching off Crowdy Head are available through Crowdy Bay Charters Ph: 02 6591 3467 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 02 6591 3467 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Crowdy Head Beach is patrolled during the summer months and sweeps in a long arc to Diamond Head Beach. Beach permits required.
# Pilot Hill Lookout: Pilot Hill Lookout has significant historical ties to the seaside village of Harrington. Established in the 1860s it was manned for nearly a century. The gravesites at this lookout are a marker of the pilots whose job it was to assist navigation for the increasing and prosperous cargo and passenger trade over the dangerous sand bar.
# Mondrook Garden Café and Gallery near Tinonee: A pleasant spot for lunch or morning/ afternoon tea with beautiful gardens and an abundance of ducks and birds.
# Drive to Kendall, the pretty village named in honour of our famous poet Henry Kendall: You’ll see many interesting and tempting craft shops. You might like to have lunch at the Lorne Valley Macadamia Farm, or take a walk around the town following the Poet’s Walk which is fully signposted.
# To the south, Possum Brush Gallery: Worth a visit to view their excellent woodwork, pottery and other artwork- open 10am to 4pm, every day during the school holidays, and Thursday to Sunday at other times of the year.
# Visit Historic Wingham: Find out about our history or stroll around the heritage-listed town. Indulge in a spot of nostalgia at the Historical Museum. Why not have a picnic at Wingham Brush and see amazing fruit bats? You can also walk through the rainforest on the boardwalk. At sunset, thousands of flying foxes emerge in search of food.
# Visit Ellenborough Falls for a day outing: If you’re fit enough, walk to the bottom of the falls and climb up again for magnificent waterfall views. There are picnic areas and a kiosk at the falls.
# Take a drive through Coorabakh National Park: Have a picnic at Starrs Creek Rainforest, then stroll along the boardwalk. Take in the spectacular views from Flat Rock lookout which is perched on top of a breathtaking 500m drop. If you’re feeling energetic, try the climb to the summit of Big Nellie, 560m above sea level. There are many threatened animal and bird species living throughout the park.
# Brimbin Nature Reserve: A short drive from Taree for pleasant gentle bushwalking, having a picnic and bird-watching…
# Tapin Tops National Park: Worth a visit for its spectacular views from several lookouts and it is part of the traditional lands of the local Biripi people. The park is accessed from Dingo Tops Road at Wherrol Flat.
# Manning River Boat Cruise: Why not take a boat ride to Manning Point or a leisurely cruise up the river to Taree?
Contact Manning Point Marine on 02 6553 2683 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 02 6553 2683 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to arrange an outing on the lovely river.
# The pretty village of Hannam Vale: A short drive from Harrington where the little café serves luscious Devonshire teas (often accompanied by light jazz music on Sunday
afternoons), and the views over the hinterland from Hannam Vale Road are beautiful, especially in summer when the flame trees and jacarandas add gorgeous colour
# Ton O' Fun: Children will love visiting Ton O' Fun on The Lakes Way near Forster.
Try out giant waterslides, ride go-karts, play mini golf and enjoy lots of fun activities. Open 10am – 4pm weekends and school holidays.
# The Big Buzz Fun Park: Another fun place for children is The Big Buzz Fun Park, also on The Lakes Way.
There are three waterslides, super trikes, mountain boards and many other activities – also open 10am – 4pm weekends and school holidays |
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