A DAY ON THE MID NORTH COAST
Back of Bago
Broken Bago State Forest, Wauchope NSW
Bago Bluff towers over Wauchope offering panoramic views of the ocean to the Great Dividing Range.
Setting off out of Port Macquarie, this day trip offers varying degrees of difficulty as we explore this region and climb through the hills to 388m above sea level.
Trip highlights include:
· Towering Bloodwood giants in the land before time
· Forgotten manmade structures slowly being reclaimed by the forest
· Creek crossings and a 266m low range ascent to the top of the bluff.
Tour Duration: Approx. 7 Hours and concludes at Bago Winery.
Tour Cost: $250 for driver and passenger, $35 per additional passenger, kids under 5 yrs are free
Tour Difficulty: medium to advanced, not road tyre suitable
Tour Includes:
· Morning Tea
· Catered lunch either gourmet sandwiches for warmer month tours or BBQ over camp fire for cooler months
Departure Location: Port Macquarie, NSW
Beechwood and Beyond
Weerikmbe Natioanl Park, NSW
Recovering from the Black Summer fires, this region is springing back to life.
Setting off out the back of Wauchope, we travel through the sleepy villages of Beechwood and Bellangry before hitting the dirt. Travelling predominantly on forestry roads, this is not an extreme trek but a discovery tour of the region.
Meandering through state forests and into Weerikmbe World Heritage listed National Park the highlights of this tour are:
· Panoramic views from a disused fire tower clearing
· Optional waterfall and rainforest walk at morning tea and lunch
destinations
· Traverse through historical and cultural lesser-known regions of the Mid North Coast
Tour Duration: Approx. 8 hours
Tour Cost: $250 for driver and passenger, $35 per additional passenger, kids under 5 yrs are free
Tour Difficulty: Low to medium
Tour Includes:
· Morning Tea
· Catered lunch either gourmet sandwiches for warmer month tours or BBQ over camp fire for cooler months
Departure Locations: Port Macquarie, NSW & Wauchope NSW
Lakes to Caves
Coorabakh Natioanl Park, NSW
Queens Lake Conservation Area, NSW
Middle Brother National Park, NSW
Lakes to Caves tour offers panoramic views and a mixture of 4x4 tracks, as you explore your way through the remnants of early settlement in the Mid North Coast to the volcanic outcrops of Coorabakh National Park.
This region is truly one of the Mid North Coast's hidden gems:
· Scenic views to the ocean and out over the hinterland back towards the
Great Divide
· A short stroll to ancient blackbutt trees - maybe spot a koala or two
· Walk through incredible rainforests and creek beds to discover over hung caves and an array of bird life.
· This tour is not all about being pinned to the seat all day and will require moderate fitness to appreciate the walks.
Tour Duration: Approx 8 hours
Tour Cost: $250 for driver and passenger, $35 per additional passenger, kids under 5 yrs are free
Tour Difficulty: Low to medium
Tour Includes:
· Morning Tea
· Catered lunch either gourmet sandwiches for warmer month tours or
BBQ over camp fire for cooler months
Departure Locations: Port Macquarie, NSW & Bonny Hills NSW