Linda & Richard's Guidebook
Food scene
Flow Bar
31 David StFantastic local food, great brewed beers on tap and chilled live music
Sai Thai Table and Tea
50 Old Bar RdLovely, organic Thai fusion - Old Bar
Jashan Lounge Indian Restaurant
103 Victoria StGreat spicy curries with good service in a nice atmosphere
Garden Grub Cafe
99 Isabella StHealthy homemade delicious grub
Quirky cafe with local produce, lovely food and preserves for sale. Bent on Life next door for homewares & gifts.
21 locals recommend
BENT ON FOOD
95 Isabella StQuirky cafe with local produce, lovely food and preserves for sale. Bent on Life next door for homewares & gifts.
Spice Monkey
2-6 Wharf StAsian fusion and cocktails overlooking clear aqua water
Harrigans
Josephine BoulevardHearty food and Guinness on tap at this Irish Pub overlooking the water
Fantastic fresh, local street food with amazing flavours by the beach.
8 locals recommend
Blowfish Cafe Street Food
0 Old Bar RdFantastic fresh, local street food with amazing flavours by the beach.
Isola Riva
8 Palmgrove PlaceSunsets, seafood and cocktails on Wallis Lake, Forster
buyi Espresso Bar
31 Old Bar RdBest coffee in Old Bar
Neighbourhoods
Old Bar
Old Bar Village and beach...our local digs
Good surfing, rock pools and a nice little cafe. Nearby, Saltwater NP boasts a large lagoon that is sometimes open to the ocean at Saltwater beach.
9 locals recommend
Wallabi Point
Good surfing, rock pools and a nice little cafe. Nearby, Saltwater NP boasts a large lagoon that is sometimes open to the ocean at Saltwater beach.
Seafood, beach walks, nice restaurants, cafes, gelato and shopping. You might spot a dolphin or 10 as well.
60 locals recommend
Forster
Seafood, beach walks, nice restaurants, cafes, gelato and shopping. You might spot a dolphin or 10 as well.
Fantastic fishing at this quiet village only 10 min scenic drive away
8 locals recommend
Manning Point
Fantastic fishing at this quiet village only 10 min scenic drive away
Harrington
Good fishing, lovely walks and 2 great waterfront pubs!
A national park where friendly kangaroos graze near the beach! One hour away
7 locals recommend
Diamond Head
A national park where friendly kangaroos graze near the beach! One hour away
Wingham
Visit Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, Wingham Museum or a Cafe or two!
Sightseeing
Amazing waterfall set amongst a sub tropical forest. Lovely scenic 1 & 1/2 hours drive
61 locals recommend
Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls RoadAmazing waterfall set amongst a sub tropical forest. Lovely scenic 1 & 1/2 hours drive
Crowdy Bay Beach
Lovely calm beach, good kiosk and a lighthouse for views and whale spotting
Fantastic views from this lookout where you might spot whales migrating. Crowdy Beach nearby.
10 locals recommend
Crowdy Head Lighthouse
1 Geoffrey StreetFantastic views from this lookout where you might spot whales migrating. Crowdy Beach nearby.
Take a picnic to Waitui Falls & swimming hole in the forest of Coorabakh National Park.
7 locals recommend
Waitui Falls
Waitui RoadTake a picnic to Waitui Falls & swimming hole in the forest of Coorabakh National Park.
Health & Wellness
Pamper yourself with a massage at Old Bar Wellness Centre
Old Bar Wellness Centre
50 Old Bar RdOne of the best facilities in the State, if not Australia. Fantastic riding facility 10 min away
Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park
6757 The Bucketts WayOne of the best facilities in the State, if not Australia. Fantastic riding facility 10 min away
Entertainment
The MEC is a 505 seat theatre presenting performing arts and entertainment on the Mid North Coast
Manning Entertainment Centre
33 Manning River DrWine & cheese tasting while the kids get lost in this fantastic maze!
47 locals recommend
Bago Vineyards
197 Milligans RdWine & cheese tasting while the kids get lost in this fantastic maze!