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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Nambucca Heads is a mid-sized coastal town of 6,700 (2021) in the Mid-North Coast region of New South Wales. It sits along the Pacific Motorway just a bit north of the halfway mark between Sydney and Brisbane.
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A lookout with some great views of the Nambucca River's estuary and the serene coastal landscapes around it.
Local history museum.
Views over the Nambucca River estuary and the ocean.
Walk along the breakwall beside the river mouth to see rocks decorated with visitors' paintings and messages.
A small breakfast cafe with reasonably affordable food options.
The town's local Chinese restaurant. Takeaway available.
Mid-range Indian restaurant.
Fish and chips shop.
By train
Nambucca Heads Station receives 2 northbound services a day from Sydney Central Station and 3 southbound services from Brisbane, Casino and Grafton.
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