NEW SOUTH WALES

Hunter & Mid-Coast Outdoor Activities & Adventures

Just north of Sydney, this stretch of the NSW coastline encompasses some of the best outdoor adventures the state has to offer. Stretching from Newcastle and Port Stephens in the south to Forster-Tuncurry in the north,  the region is characterised by a beautiful coastline, stunning beaches, and coastal towns.

The area is also known for its diverse wildlife, national parks, and forests, including Barrington Tops National Park and Booti Booti National Park. Discover exhilarating hikes like the Mt Tomaree walk or camp in the spectacular Crowdy Bay National Park.

ADVENTURES
Explore Diamond Head Rock Arch in Crowdy Bay National Park
The Lakes Way Road Trip is Dripping in Golden Barrington Coast Beaches
Making Your Own Adventure on The NSW Mid-Coast

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FEATURED ARTICLES
26 Important Aboriginal-Led Tours to Experience in NSW
Escape to Stockton Dunes (on Fat Bikes)
Finding a Pecker in the Woods in Barrington Tops
Solo Hiking a Self-Made Route From Taree to Newcastle
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Road Trip From The Hunter Valley to The Central Coast in One Weekend
Sand Dunes and Lunch Views at Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Views and Sunrise Before Breakfast in Ellenborough Falls
Chasing The Sunshine in Crowdy Bay National Park
OUR FAVOURITE HIKES
Tomaree Head Summit Walk – Tips For The Best Walk in Port Stephens
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk – Where Rainforest Meets the Beach
Hike Mount Yacaaba for Stunning Ocean Views
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Plan Port Stephens for Your Next Adventure Weekender
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Making Your Own Adventure on The NSW Mid-Coast
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

LATEST Hunter & Mid-Coast ADVENTURES
Tomaree Coastal Walk – An Overnight Hike Just North of Sydney
13 Best Camping Spots Near Sydney 2023
Explore Diamond Head Rock Arch in Crowdy Bay National Park
26 Important Aboriginal-Led Tours to Experience in NSW
Friendship and Freedom on a 9 Day Cycle From the Gold Coast to Sydney
Tomaree Head Summit Walk – Tips For The Best Walk in Port Stephens
The Lakes Way Road Trip is Dripping in Golden Barrington Coast Beaches
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk – Where Rainforest Meets the Beach
Road Trip From The Hunter Valley to The Central Coast in One Weekend
Making Your Own Adventure on The NSW Mid-Coast
Finding a Pecker in the Woods in Barrington Tops
Solo Hiking a Self-Made Route From Taree to Newcastle
Plan Port Stephens for Your Next Adventure Weekender
Sand Dunes and Lunch Views at Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Hike Mount Yacaaba for Stunning Ocean Views
Escape to Stockton Dunes (on Fat Bikes)