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Many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 1 December 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett Many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett Aerial view of the razed site for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach in the small holiday town of South West Rocks, NSW. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett Kempsey Mayor, Leo Hauville in the small holiday town of South West Rocks is against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 1 December 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett Larah Kennedy is one of many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett GIF

‘Fight the height’: Holiday towns under threat from wave of development

Residential development is transforming coastal towns such as South West Rocks – and some residents fear it will ruin the character of their communities.

  • Andrew Taylor

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Former surfing champion Chris Davidson died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a pub in NSW mid-north coast.

NSW club and manager charged over one-punch death of former pro surfer

The South West Rocks Country Club has been charged with 16 offences including a licensee permitting indecency/violence on licensed premises over Chris Davidson’s death.

  • Duncan Murray
Chris Davidson.

Former surfing champ dies after alleged one-punch assault

Former surfing ace Chris Davidson has died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a pub in a NSW coastal town.

  • Abby Seaman and Tom Decent
Misery Beach, WA, has been named as the top beach in the country by Tourism Australia.

How much it costs to buy a home near Australia’s best beaches

Some of these stunning, under-the-radar locations are more affordable than you would think.

  • Kate Burke
shd travel july 21 cabin fever family road trip from sydney to brisbane discovering the joys of nsw holiday parks photo by Jacqui Taffel

Meet the cabin crew

You need to pitch a tent for a genuine family camping holiday, don't you? Not quite, writes Jacqui Taffel.

  • Jacqui Taffel
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Sea Breeze Beach Hotel

With a gentle wind and views over picturesque Horseshoe Bay, the aptly named Sea Breeze Beach Hotel ...

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Under the sea exploring the wreck of HMAS Adelaide.

What lies beneath

Daniel Scott surveys the state's underwater destinations.

Cabin class ... the riverfront villas at South West Rocks Tourist Park

South West Rocks Tourist Park, review: In relative comfort

Emily Dunn is surprised by the luxury digs chosen for a family reunion.

In ruins ... Trial Bay Gaol with the bay and the South West Rocks in the background.

Trial and tribulation

Daniel Scott feels a powerful sense of history on the rugged coastline at South West Rocks.

The view south from the Smoky Cape Lighthouse

South West Rocks

South West Rocks (including Hat Head National Park, Arakoon and Trial Bay) Sleepy coastal town which is a well kept secret. A delightful holiday retreat. 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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