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The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is an Aboriginal Gallery housed in the annex of the Visitor Information Centre designed by internationally renowned architect Glen Murcutt. The gallery is nestled in parkland on the south side of Kempsey in the Macleay Valley on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The aim of the gallery is to showcase and market works of prominent established and emerging aboriginal artists of the Dunghutti region and Mid North Coast. |
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The history of the Macleay Valley is as fascinating as it is diverse and one of the best ways to appreciate it is to visit the Macleay River Historical Society's award winning Museum in South Kempsey. The Museum, housed in the unique Glenn Murcutt Building adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre, traces the valley's history from the time of the Aborigines to today. |
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We are just 500m away from The Slim Dusty Centre – a living cultural centre and major tourist attraction of national significance, to be built at Slim Dusty's birthplace of Kempsey, NSW. The Slim Dusty Centre building is now complete, as the Team works to raise the funds for the final stage including the exhibition fit out. The museum section will not only depict the life and achievements of Slim and the way in which his music reflected the changing face of Australia, but will also embrace the stories of our iconic Australian heritage. |
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Akubra Hats are an Australian Icon and proudly made right here in Kempsey. For over 130 years Akubra has been making its famous fur felt hats and the Akubra name is synonymous with the landscape of outback Australia. Their unique hats form an important part of the Australian national uniform. The factory is just up the road from us in South St. |
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The Kempsey 18 hole golf course enjoys a rural setting surrounded by native vegetation and the fairway and greens are frequented by grey kangaroos. The irrigated course is a fairly easy walk but has a few tricks up its sleeve to keep you on your toes.Frederickton golf course is 10 minutes drive north of Kempsey and has soft bent grass greens. It is a nine hole golf course that is fairly forgiving with a narrow driving alley and some water hazards and protective bunkers. Check with the club about visitor games. |
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There are three national parks and a number of reserves that are home to a plethora of native flora and fauna. The park habitats range from subtropical rainforest gullies, through to richly timered eucalypt forests and coastal heath lands providing wonderful photo opportunities, bushwalking, panoramic views and 4 WD roads. Further information can be obtained from the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre or by visiting the NSW National Parks website. |
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Fishing enthusiasts can fish for both fresh and saltwater species as the Macleay River winds is way from the rich hinterland to its mouth at the ocean. There is a boat ramp in the centre of Kempsey at the Riverside Park which anglers use to launch their boats for either a day spent exploring the river or fishing for bass. Further downstream in the salt water flathead, bream and whiting fish are most commonly caught. The beaches and headlands are all within a short drive and the rock, beach, estuary or blue water fishing choices offer the keen angler a multitude of fishing experiences. |
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