Gladstone riverside park features a grove
of red cedars planted in recognition of
the town’s early links with the timber industry.
Old Lodge Gallery and Riverbank Cafe offers
a beautiful river outlook and crafts.
The antiques store next door is the old
post office and is the place to search for
Australian pine and cedar furniture.

Frederickton, known locally as “Fredo”
has an elevated position which provides
sweeping views over the Macleay’s lush river
flats. Fredo, a 1999 Tidy Town, is also
famous for its award-winning pie shop.
Its approximately 148 varieties of pie come
highly recommended.

The twin towns of Gladstone and Smithtown
lie on opposite banks of the Macleay River and
are linked by the Smithtown Bridge.

Both towns have picnic and barbeque facilities
and anglers can wet a line at the wharves.

In Smithtown, rummage for treasures at the
old wares shop, visit the bowling club or stop
at the hotel. The pub has a wonderful outlook
over the river and a restful beer garden.
North of Kempsey, on Taylors Arm Road,
is thefamous “Pub with No Beer”.
With Kempsey as your base, a drive to
the pub is a great day trip.

The village of Willawarrin, west of Kempsey
is a focal point for the local farming community
and has a real country pub. Beyond Willawarrin,
the Armidale road continues through splendid
scenery, rising and falling as it follows the
Macleay River. Follow the windings of the
Macleay River past Slim Dusty's childhood
home at Nulla Nulla.

The village of Bellbrook is registered by
the National Trust as a significant example
of a turn of the century hamlet. Enjoy a
hearty homestylemeal at the Bellbrook Hotel
or enjoy a cold ale.