Macksville Wharf River Street, west of Pacific Highway. In years past the river was the road and boats plied this section of the Nambucca River. A Centenary of Federation project has been the establishment of a wharf in the location of the original Macksville Government Wharf.

Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage, River St. Discover how the pioneers lived – a house of rough sawn timber, typical of those used by the early settlers, is on display together with utensils, transport, tools of trade etc. –Ph. 65 68 1883.

Local fresh fruit, vegetables and oysters available at the roadside stalls 4KM north of Macksville.

Remnant Basket, River Street. Patch workers and Quilters will find this a must visit. Displays, materials, classes Ph. 65 68 1829.

Nambucca River Antiques. Antiques, Collectables – ‘the shop with beautiful things’- great ‘rose gold’ jewellery. Ph. 6568  4844

The Lily Pond between Pacific Highway and Princess Street, Rotary Park provides an ideal spot to relax, walk around the lake or sit and watch the birdlife.

Nambucca Shire Council Chambers, Princess Street, has various art & craft works and interesting items on display including a scale model of the SS Nambucca, which was lost whilst crossing the bar at the entrance of the Nambucca River in May, 1934. Paintings, woodcraft, woven tapestries and the wheel of the illegal immigrant boat ZHOU GAN TOU are also on display.

Historic Hotels – The Star Hotel, River Street (sit on the verandah and watch for dolphins); or The Nambucca Hotel, corner Pacific Highway and Wallace Street – antiques, photographic display and beautiful cedar staircase.

 

A taste of Nambucca Regional Cuisine is based in Macksville; Foodies should visit Dangerous Dan’s Butchery for prize winning sausages and meat products, bush tucker dressings, jams and sauces.

The Bridge Café – a 50’s style café serving unreal Aussie burgers, homemade chocolates and cakes; Somethin’ Else for a range of delicious fudge and unusual crafts.

Oyster Farming is a growing industry in the stretch of Nambucca River between Macksville and Nambucca Heads. Nambucca oysters fetch top prices at the Sydney markets and are exported.

Nambucca MacNuts processing plant for a range of products of the locally produced delicious macadamias., 77 Yarrawonga Street, Macksville Industrial Centre. See this local product processed – raw, roasted and salted, honey roasted nuts and oils are available for purchase.

Annual Easter Quilt Show the Council Chambers comes alive with colourful displays of quilts, patchwork, needlecraft, dolls, teddy bears and more.

Macksville Gift conducted in November is the second oldest professional sprint in Australia and draws competitors from all parts of the country.

Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre  has a 50 metres Olympic Outdoor Pool, a new gym to tone your body as well as a new indoor heated hydrotherapy / lap pool. The Outdoor pool (closed in winter) has a waterslide for kids to have lots of fun!