Guidebook for Grassy Head
Sightseeing
Now renamed Yarriabini, this forest is home to Aboriginal legend, stunning native rainforest, birds and wildlife and fabulous views from the lookout. And it's right next door.
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Yarrahapinni State Forest
Now renamed Yarriabini, this forest is home to Aboriginal legend, stunning native rainforest, birds and wildlife and fabulous views from the lookout. And it's right next door.
Try the homemade Italian style ice cream at Chillati. Swim at the beautiful local beaches. Drive out to Arakoon and visit the historic ruins of Trial Bay Gaol. You can easily spend a day here.
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South West Rocks
Try the homemade Italian style ice cream at Chillati. Swim at the beautiful local beaches. Drive out to Arakoon and visit the historic ruins of Trial Bay Gaol. You can easily spend a day here.
Shopping
A small, sleepy coastal village with chemist and two shops. Pub meals at the Yarrahapinni Hotel. Cross the quaint bridge to a deserted surf beach. Try the beach walk to Grassy Head (about 1 hour).
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Stuarts Point
A small, sleepy coastal village with chemist and two shops. Pub meals at the Yarrahapinni Hotel. Cross the quaint bridge to a deserted surf beach. Try the beach walk to Grassy Head (about 1 hour).
Stuarts Point Pharmacy
22 Marine ParadeGreat friendly service from switched-on pharmacist Kate. Phone 6569 1074.
Entertainment & Activities
Kangaroos! This pretty beach so loved by locals. Drive into the picnic area to see kangaroos – and baby joeys peeking out of their mothers' pouches. A rare treat. About 35 minutes drive from here.
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Little Bay Picnic Area
Kangaroos! This pretty beach so loved by locals. Drive into the picnic area to see kangaroos – and baby joeys peeking out of their mothers' pouches. A rare treat. About 35 minutes drive from here.
Arts & Culture
Artist Julie Lenane designs beautiful jewellery from her own handmade glass beads. To view her exclusive one-off designs, phone 0448 663 009 for opening times.
Crystal Juls
95 Mighell RdArtist Julie Lenane designs beautiful jewellery from her own handmade glass beads. To view her exclusive one-off designs, phone 0448 663 009 for opening times.
Bespoke timber furniture and glorious textile crafts and paintings from local couple Pam and David Jones. Phone 6569 0826.
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Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery
445A Stuarts Point RdBespoke timber furniture and glorious textile crafts and paintings from local couple Pam and David Jones. Phone 6569 0826.
Food Scene
Fabulous innovative Greek dishes at this restaurant, just three minutes drive from here. It's open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as for lunch on Sunday.
Phone 6569 7191.
Taverna Six
405 Grassy Head RdFabulous innovative Greek dishes at this restaurant, just three minutes drive from here. It's open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as for lunch on Sunday.
Phone 6569 7191.
Essentials
The nearest "big" town is 15 minutes away, with three supermarkets. Try the historic Star Hotel for a wonderful meal on the veranda as the Nambucca River flows by. Wide range of shops and services.
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Macksville
The nearest "big" town is 15 minutes away, with three supermarkets. Try the historic Star Hotel for a wonderful meal on the veranda as the Nambucca River flows by. Wide range of shops and services.
The friendly, helpful owners sell a wide range of well-priced groceries and have regular beer and wine specials. You can also buy a fishing licence here and check out homes for sale in the window!
Stuarts Point Supermarket & Liquor Store
16 Marine ParadeThe friendly, helpful owners sell a wide range of well-priced groceries and have regular beer and wine specials. You can also buy a fishing licence here and check out homes for sale in the window!