Discover Macksville

Macksville sits on the banks of the Nambucca River. If you’re looking for a hotel in Macksville, consider the interests you’d like to shape your stay: river scenery and paths, local history, art or an event date. The following places and themes offer different starting points for planning your trip, without limiting your stay to just one focus.

River, light and paths

Macksville’s sparkling waters attract boaters and anglers. After dark, Macksville Bridge glows with a vivid, changing display of colours reflected in the Nambucca River. The lighting programs may change over time. If this nighttime scene is important to your trip, check the latest lighting information before making plans.

Another way to experience Macksville and its surroundings actively is the Macksville–Nambucca Heads Cycleway, also known as The Watt Creek Cycleway. The shared path is intended for cycling, running and walking, and offers a scenic connection between Macksville and Nambucca Heads. Cycling isn’t the only way to include the path in your trip plans: running and walking are also options.

History in the townscape

The History Walk takes in historic hotels and charming cafés by the river. It also includes the 1919 railway station. The walk thus brings together several aspects of Macksville: hospitality and accommodation, life by the river and the history of the railway site. The Star Hotel in Macksville was established in 1885; Macksville Hotel has been a community hub for more than 100 years. The two facts highlight different aspects: a founding year is recorded for the Star Hotel, while Macksville Hotel’s longstanding role in community life takes centre stage.

Macksville’s cultural heritage also includes the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum, which has seven exhibition buildings. Numerous large, colourful murals line Wallace Lane, between the main street and the Nambucca River. Macksville War Memorial is located along the riverfront on River Street. The museum, murals and memorial offer distinct themes: exhibitions, public art and remembrance. They provide several ways to explore the town’s history and present-day streetscape.

Events and local character

Macksville Music Muster is a regional country music festival on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Its week-long entertainment program takes place under the big top and on the showground; the venue is the Macksville Show Society grounds on Rodeo Drive in Macksville. The program and event details may change. If the festival is a reason for your trip, check the latest event dates and program information before planning around it.

For a different focus, visit the Nambucca Macnuts shop in Macksville: it is the direct-sales outlet for its own macadamia processing facility. These offer two different reasons to visit: the festival, which takes place at a set time, and the shop’s direct connection with the macadamia processing facility.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.