The Gallery – Saltwater Freshwater

The Gallery is an important cultural space to showcase and support Aboriginal artists from across the Saltwater Freshwater region on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The region includes artists and makers from the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr nations. The Saltwater Freshwater branding represents what is unique to the region, the meeting of the

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Urunga Museum

Urunga Museum has been described by visitors as “a real gem”, “a great place to visit”, “astounding, 5 stars”, “very interesting and well set out”, “amazing and wonderful”.  Located at the entrance to the Bellinger River and the beautiful Bellinger Valley on the mid north coast, Urunga Museum has been welcoming visitors since 1968. Now

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Mid North Coast Fire Museum

Welcoming visitors to the Mid North Coast’s first Fire Museum, currently dedicated to showcasing past and present fire fighting practices, historical equipment and displays. This dedicated space has been curated with historical pieces lovingly collected by the original members that founded the local station. The collection has been rounded out with fire engines from days

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Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard

Stroll back in time as you enter through our heritage listed bamboo grove. Set in over 3 hectares Douglas Vale Vineyard was initially established in 1859 with the homestead, the oldest timber building in Port Macquarie, being built in 1862. It was lived in for 132 years by four generations of the one family and

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Iluka Museum

The Iluka Museum in Charles Street, Iluka, adjacent to the War Memorial, is located in the Soldier’s Memorial Hall. The Hall was built by the community and was opened in 1923. It was funded almost entirely by local residents and constructed using local volunteer labour. The Memorial Hall became the hub of Iluka life for

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Slim Dusty Museum and Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery

The Slim Dusty Centre is home to the iconic Slim Dusty Museum, the Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery, Key Café, gift shop and event facilities. The Slim Dusty Museum is dedicated to Australia’s King of country music and showcases his incredibly 60-year career as a music icon. See his legendary car and caravan, 38 Golden Guitar

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Hastings Fine Art Gallery

  Come and visit the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association’s “Fine Art Gallery” situated at 2 William Street, Port Macquarie, in the grounds of the Maritime Museum, adjacent to Flagstaff Hill. On display in the Hastings Fine Art Gallery is a large variety of original art works in all mediums, framed and unframed, drawings and

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Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Yarrawarra means ‘Happy Meeting Place’ and is in the homelands of  the Mirla-Galgi clan in the northern lowlands of Gumbaynggirr nation. Surrounded by tranquil bushland, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife, Yarrawarra offers: Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery Jalumbo Cultural Heritage museum Nuralamee Conference & Accommodation Centre Café Cultural programs/workshops & events SeaFoam Cottage holiday accommodation Yarrawarra

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Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery

Welcome to Dunghutti Land. Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is housed in the annex of the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre and Macleay Historical Museum on Macleay Valley Way, Kempsey.  The building was designed by internationally renowned architect Glen Murcutt. The aim of the gallery is to showcase a diverse range of artworks from established and emerging Aboriginal

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Gloucester Gallery

You’ll never know what you’ll find when you visit the Gloucester Gallery! We host a wide variety of monthly exhibitions, featuring local artists, community groups and schools, regional artists, travelling exhibitions and an annual photography competition.  Whichever type or style of art you prefer: painting, photography, sculpture, children’s art, textiles, contemporary installations…. you’ll find it at the Gloucester Gallery.  You can

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Nambucca Headland Historical Museum

The Headland Historical Museum in Nambucca Heads invites you to inspect their huge and interesting collection of local artefacts and memorabilia. The museum presents a diverse range of exhibits which will attract and intrigue all members of your family regardless of age or background. Whether you’re into history or nostalgia, a visit to the Headland

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Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum

Greater Port Macquarie is steeped in maritime history, and at the Maritime Museum’s three venues you have the opportunity to relive over 100 years of heritage as each provide a variety of exhibits. The Museum encompasses two separate cottages which were originally built as pilot cottages in 1896. Now they house a wonderful collection of

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Port Macquarie Museum

The award winning Port Macquarie Museum tells the stories of those who have come before us and what makes Port Macquarie special. Home to the Birpai People, Port Macquarie was once a British penal settlement, and is now a thriving city and popular tourist and sea-change destination on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The Port Macquarie

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Camden Haven Museum, Laurieton

The Camden Haven Historical Society Inc. is a community group on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales that researches, collects and interprets the history and heritage of the Camden Haven.  Our work explores the unique stories, character and environment of the area, and we collect material associated with historical activities that have occurred in

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Bowraville Folk Museum

Exhibits in the Bowraville Folk Museum cover almost every area of folk life in the Nambucca Valley. Some of our more significant displays include a log cabin inhabited by an early pioneer family, the local Presbyterian Church which was relocated to the grounds of the museum and the Boarding House set from the locally filmed

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Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage & Museum

Take a step back in time to encounter how Nambucca Valley pioneers lived – the early 19th century furnished cottage in a welcoming garden setting; a timber getter’s bark hut, an early cell from Macksville Police Station; horse drawn vehicles; a dairy where cans of cream were stored; tools and implements from the dairy, beef,

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Kempsey Museum

The history of the Macleay Valley is as fascinating as it is diverse and one of the best ways to appreciate it is to visit the Macleay River Historical Society’s award winning Museum in South Kempsey. The Museum, housed in the unique Glenn Murcutt Building adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre, traces the valley’s history

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Wingham Museum

Wingham Museum is operated by the Manning Valley Historical Society and is listed as a National Trust building, dating from the 1870s. The building has operated as a General Store for much of its life and this identity is still preserved in many of the exhibits, all of which were donated by local people. Advertisements

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Tinonee Museum

Tinonee is one of the most historic villages in the Manning Valley and is situated on the banks of the Manning River. During the 1900’s, Tinonee was an important shipping trade destination. The tall majestic sailing ships plying the river were an everyday sight as Tinonee buzzed with commerce and industry. The purpose of the

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Manning Valley Rock Hounds Lapidary Club Gem and Mineral Museum

Manning Valley Rock Hounds Lapidary Club Gem and Mineral Museum -If you’re into rocks you’ll love Manning Valley’s rock club and museum. You’ll find them in the Grandstand Pavilion at the Wingham Showground between 10 and 4pm every Saturday. The Gem and Mineral Museum is constantly growing and changing.  It features gems, fossils and minerals

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