Macksville NSW 2447
(Pop 2 900)
Macksville is pleasant Mid North Coast service town 472 km north of Sydney. It is also noted for its fishing & oyster farming industries and is ideally located on the Nambucca River. European settlement in the form of timbergetters & fishermen arrived from 1840s and the town takes its name from two Scotsmen (Mackay & McNally). Other important industries include tropical fruits, timber, dairying & grazing. Macksville has a number of boat ramps and enjoys many other water activities. Macksville markets 4th Sat each month. Macksville Show (Apr), Rusty Iron Rally (Sept), Macksville Gift (footrace) (Nov).
Accommodation:
Macksville has 4 motels, a couple of hotels and a farmstay.
Visitor Information Centre: Cnr Pacific Hwy & Riverside Dr, Nambucca Heads. Tel (02) 6568 6954 or 1800 646 587.
Airport: Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) just off Hogbin Dr. Tel (02) 6648 4000. (58 km north).
Hospital: Macksville District Hospital, Boundary St. Tel (02) 6568 1366 and (02) 6568 0666.