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South West Rocks

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

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South West Rocks - Fast Facts

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

South West Rocks - Places to See

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

South West Rocks - Culture and History

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

South West Rocks - Eat

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

South West Rocks - Sleep

<b>South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay)</b> <br> <b>Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat.</b> <br> Located 463 km north of Sydney, South West Rocks is one of those coastal towns which is often by-passed by holidaymakers. In fact it is one of the quietest and most attractive towns on the Mid North Coast. It is a true hideaway with some notable television personalities using it as their getaway because no one pays much attention to them and they can relax without being 'noticed' by holidaymakers.

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