Maclean NSW 2463
(Pop 3 600)
Maclean has been proclaimed ‘Australia’s Scottish town’.  Sitting on the Clarence River in Northern NSW 653 km north of Sydney, early timbergetters & pastoralists began arriving from 1820s followed by many Scottish settlers. Important industries are prawning, sugar cane, timber & mixed crops and popular pursuits include fishing, sailing, waterskiing & houseboats. Maclean Markets (2nd Sat each month) Centenary Dr. Tel (02) 6645 2557. Maclean Highland Gathering (Apr), Tartan Day (July), Maclean Cane Harvest Festival (Sept/Oct), Scottish Week (Nov).
Accommodation:
Maclean has a resort, a couple of motels, 3 hotels, a B&B and caravan park. 
Visitor Information Centre: Ferry Park, Pacific Hwy. Tel (02) 6645 4121.
Airport:
Grafton Airport (GFN) off Pacific Hwy, Glenugie. (53 km s-w).
Hospital:
Maclean District Hospital, 21 Union St. Tel (02) 6640 0111.