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Nambucca Heads - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Part of the Mid North Coast, Nambucca Heads and the Nambucca Valley encompass
over twenty kilometres of coastline, picturesque waterways, rainforest, pretty
beaches and historic towns. As well as the history, visitors can immerse
themselves in the diverse artistic culture, explore the many museums and
galleries. Popular towns in the Nambucca Valley include Nambucca Heads,
Macksville, Scotts Head, Bowraville, Valla, Taylors Arm, Warrell Creek, and
Congarinni.
Check out our listing of
Nambucca Heads
accommodation.
In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information. |
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Nambucca Headland Museum (PDF)
Headland Drv, NAMBUCCA HEADS NSW 2448
Ph: 02 6569 4353
Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 pm or by appointment
The museum houses a
comprehensive collection that document the history of the Nambucca Valley. From
photographs, documents and artifacts relating to the early timber industry,
shipping, shipwrecks, agricultural tools and the Royal Tar expedition to
Paraguay. There is the 'Boulton' china and ceramics collection, needlework and
garments, and memorabilia of early Australian households. There is display on
the Gumbaynggirr people.
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Frank Partridge V.C. Military Museum Bowraville (PDF)
29 High St, BOWRAVILLE NSW 2449 Ph: 02 6564 7056
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm; Sat/Sun 10am-1pm; or by appointment. Guided tours
by request.
Home to the largest collection
of Navy, Army and Airforce artefacts on the Mid North Coast. The museum is a
tribute to local men and women, in remembrance for the sacrifices they made.
Each conflict era is displayed in individual sections/rooms, with audio visual
representation. There are displays of vehicles, guns, uniforms, weapons, swords,
trench art, relics, photos and medals.
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Bowraville Folk Museum (PDF)
86 High St, BOWRAVILLE NSW 2449 Ph: 02 6564 8200
Open Wed & Fri 10am - 12noon; Sat & Tue 10am - 3pm; Sun 10am - 2pm; or by
appointment
Step back to a time when
Bowraville was a major centre on the Mid North Coast. This hands on museum has
many displays which depict the life and times of the area and its heritage. As
well as thousands of objects of interest, there are rooms dedicated to cedar
getting, pioneer living, and displays of agricultural machinery, fashion,
furniture, china, dolls, geological specimens and medical equipment. There is
also a working blacksmiths shop and saddlery and a church.
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Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum (PDF)
38 Gumma Rd, MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 Ph: 02 6568 2626
Open Sat & Wed 2pm - 4pm or by appointment. Bus and group tours welcomed.
A replica pioneers cottage,
with barn and garden, showing the life of a pioneering family. The Museum
includes a lockup, a cream shed and a timber cutters bark hut. The Shed and
Annexe contain farming and timber industry machinery, household items,
photographs maps, history and reference books, and a pioneer wall commemorating
early settlers and those who made a significant contribution to the area.
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Distance to Nambucca Heads
Following are some approximate distances by
road to Nambucca Heads:
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Bowraville |
20 |
| Coffs Harbour |
47 |
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Congarinni |
15 |
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Dorrigo |
64 |
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Kempsey |
63 |
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Macksville |
11 |
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Port Macquarie |
112 |
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Km |
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Rainbow Reach |
51 |
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Scotts Head |
27 |
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South West Rocks |
59 |
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Sydney |
482 |
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Taylors Arm |
38 |
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Valla |
10 |
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Warrell Creek |
18 |
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
The
Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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