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Tourist Drive 14
From the Mountain to the Sea
Tourist Drive 14 takes you off the Pacific Highway
through pretty coastal villages within the
Nambucca and Macleay Valleys. Start at the north
entry point of Scotts Head road or alternatively
begin at the southern point at Brushbox Road which
leads into Stuarts Point Road.
Villages along
Tourist Drive 14
You will discover quaint coastal communities along Tourist
Drive 14. All offer their own piece of paradise and combined
deliver an array of experiences that you will delight in
exploring. From fishing, surfing & boating to the farming of
local bananas, stone fruit, macadamias & avocados to
beautiful works of art created by local artisans, your journey
will be all the more for experiencing these villages.
Scotts Head
This coastal village has a well known surf break & has a family
friendly beach. Popular for fishing - there is a boat launch
from the southern end of Main (Forster) Beach and surfing,
including stand up paddle boarding. Scotts Head Reserve is
a great picnic spot with kids’ playground, amenities, BBQ’s
undercover seating.
GRASSY Head
Just down the road from Scotts Head you will find the
small township of Grassy Head. Walk to the headland for a
vantage point that takes in views all the way to South West
Rocks.
STUARTS POINT
A popular fishing village situated along the banks of the
Macleay River. Paddle your kayak down the river or stroll
across the footbridge to the beach. The Stuarts Point Picnic
area has a kid’s playground. The river walk begins at the end
of Ocean Street and meanders through native bushland
and mangroves for 2.5kms ending at Grassy Head.
YARRAHAPINNI
This area is dotted with farms and acre-lots of macadamias,
avocados and fruit trees including stone fruit. A visit to the
Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery will delight.
EUNGAI
You will find Eungai on the western side of the Pacific
Highway. Eungai has a history of forestry & cedar getting. The
Unkya Reserve has long been a community space & is now
home to the “Funkya@Unkya” market, a large mosaic of the
same name and a natural playground.
Note: Beach Permits can be purchased at Scotts Head & Stuarts Point
caravan parks. Fishing licences must be carried when fishing in any
waters in NSW. Visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au for information about
Yarriabini & Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) N.P.
Annual Events
• f unkya@unkya market (Eungai) – bi-monthly
market very last Sunday of even months
• Scotts Head Festival annual event in April
• Scotts Head Stand Up Paddle weekend
annual event June
•Loggerheads Longboard Classic
(Scotts Head) – annual event July
•Yarrahapinni Festival (Stuarts Point)
biannual event held on even years
Visit www.nambuccatourism.com.au/whats-on/
calendar for more information.
Explore the coastal villages of
Scotts Head • Grassy Head • Stuarts Point
Yarrahapinni • Eungai
Tourist Drive 14
From the Mountain to the Sea
Explore more on your journey and discover nature
at its best. Drive or mountain bike through Way
Way Forest to The Pines Picnic Area, marvel at
the ancient hoop pines & majestic flooded gums
or enjoy the Way Way Rainforest Walk (500m).
Follow the signs to Mount Yarrahapinni in the
Yarriabini National Park where spectacular views
take your eye down the panorama across the farms
of Yarrahapinni through to the coastline. Swimming,
fishing and surfing are popular at Scotts Head. Enjoy
whale watching during the migration season from
May to October. Read the traditional stories from the
Gumbaynggirr people at Little Beach. The mosaics
throughout this area are beautiful and tell a story all of
their own.
Bird watching in Gaagal Wanggaan (South
Beach) National Park and kayaking and boating
along Warrell Creek let you escape to a tranquil
and unique natural environment. As you journey,
catch glimpses of the Pacific Ocean from your
car. Take a leisurely stroll along Grassy Head beach
or hike the river walk (2.5km bush track) towards the
fishing village of Stuarts Point. Visit art studios as
you drive through the undulating land dotted with
fruit, macadamias and avocados. Make your way
west toward the historical villages of Eungai Rail and
Eungai Creek.
Contact
Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre
Ph: 02 6568 6954 | Cnr Riverside Dr & Pacific
Highway, Nambucca Heads 2448
Visit nambuccatourism.com.au or email:
[email protected]
Photography Credits: John Nalder Photography & Jon Holcombe
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