Things to do

• YOU NEED TO VIEW OUR LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP PAGE AS THERE IS A HUGE EVENT HAPPENING IN OUR CAMDEN HAVEN REGION CALLED FLASHBACK MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER 2011.

• Kew NSW Australia is the gateway to the Magnificent Port Macquarie Hastings Camden Haven Region which is a well kept secret of the Greater Port Macquarie Hastings shire.
• 4hrs north of Sydney and 6hrs south of Brisbane.
  

The Kew Motel provides you with a perfect base to explore the area.

• You can have a day on Queens lake, only 10 minutes away, if you have your own sail boat or canoe or dinghy and expore the waterways of Queens lake and The Camden Haven River which also has access to Watsons Taylor lake, or the Pacific Ocean.

• Fishing, either with your own vessel or one of the local charters or just off the break wall or along the lakes edge.
  
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• The Dunbogan Boat Shed offers boat hire. You can then explore the extensive waterways of the Camden Haven. You can also get a great cuppa here to enjoy on the deck while the kids feed the fish.

• Bush walking in the many national parks
  

• Explore the hinterland with its boutique cheesemakers www.comboyneculture.com and handmade chocolate factory, macadamia farm & several wineries driving thru fantastic rural scenery thru small villages, passing farms and the beautiful Australian bush, rainforests and waterfalls.

• The fabulous Ellenborough Falls are the longest single drop falls in NSW and is only a beautiful day trip there and back as you wont be able to help yourself to stop to picnic or indulge in the many eateries and take in the sites and look outs along the way.

• Some of the best beaches in the country are only a 15min drive.
  

• Play on the international standard Camden Haven 18 hole golf course only 200 mtrs walk from The Kew Motel. www.camdenhavengolfclub.com.au 
  

• The Billabong Koala & Wildlife park is a 20min drive. www.billabongkoala.com.au
  

• Timbertown museum is 25min on the western side of Wauchope.
  

• Port Macquarie is a 30min drive, visit the only Koala Hospital in the world. www.koalahospital.org.au

• You can wander through Sea Acres the Rainforest pocket right on the coast, with Aborigonal cultural interests.
  

• Stoney Park is 30 min drive and provides an area for water skiing & wake boarding. www.stoneypark.com.au
  

• Browse the many markets in the area
  

Laurieton Riverwalk Markets 3rd sunday of the month

Hastings Farmers Markets 4th Saturday of the month

Kendall Showground Markets 1st Sunday of the month

Johns River Markets 2nd Saturday of the month

Kendall Vegie Bazaar every Thursday 10am - 1-pm


Just ask at reception for directions we are pleased to be of service.

• There is the quaint old style Laurieton Cinema with all the latest releases and comfy seating. www.plazatheatre.com.au
  

• The local hotels and clubs have a variety of fantastic entertainment on offer all the time
  

• There are bus services and some courtesy buses provided by the various clubs and hotels

Then return to your clean comfortable, quiet and friendly accommodation for a restful nights sleep at the centrally located Kew Motel.