Old Bar: Accommodation | Attractions | Events | Fuel | Tour
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Accommodation

Azalea Cottage

84 Warwiba Road, Old Bar
 Azalea Cottage is situated on open acreage. They are in-house pet friendly with wheelchair access and overnight accommodation. The cottage overlooks their par three golf course which is there for your convenience. Golf clubs are available. The cottage has three bedrooms - one queen, one double and third with two singles.
From $120.00 to $250.00
02 6553 6636
www.azaleacottage.com.au

Chiltern Lodge Country Retreat

139 Metz Road, Old Bar
 A country retreat within reach of the beach. Hidden in the bushland of Khappinghat National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast, Award winning Chiltern Lodge offers the best of both worlds - a secluded 11 hectare forest hideaway just minutes from the beautiful Manning River, unspoilt beaches and the seaside village of Old Bar.
From $159.00 to $249.00
02 6553 3190
www.chilternlodge.com.au

Farquhar Park Camping Ground

Farquhar Inlet, Old Bar
 Farquhar Park is located at the southern intermittent entrance to the Manning River. The park offers a great fishing spot with the beach only a short distance away and the calmer estuary waters within metres of your tent. The perfect place for canoeing, swimming, wakeboarding, skiing, surfing, snorkelling or simply floating around on a lilo.
From $11.00 to $20.00
02 6591 3500
www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/manning_entrance

Kiwarrak Country Retreat

239 Half Chain Road, Old Bar
 Under new management. Kiwarrak Country Retreat provides luxurious, self-contained accommodation near Old Bar Beach on the Mid North Coast of NSW. It is adjacent to the spectacular Kiwarrak State Forest and Khappinghat National Park. Set on 10 picturesque acres, the Retreat is surrounded by beautifully established gardens and lawns with a backdrop of tall Australian gums.
From $170.00 to $190.00
02 6553 7391
www.kiwarrakcountryretreat.com.au

Lanis on The Beach

Old Bar Road, Old Bar
 Lani’s on the Beach is a quiet family friendly park, located near Old Bar Beach. Next door to a public playground and swimming pool, and within walking distance to the bowling club, restaurants, shops and tennis courts - only 3.5 hours north of Sydney.
From $25.00 to $130.00
02 6553 7274
www.lanisonthebeach.com.au

Meridian Resort Beachside

32 Lewis Street, Old Bar
 Meridian Resort beachside is ideally situated right on the beach in the seaside village of Old Bar, a comfortable three hours drive north of Sydney. The Meridian has luxurious two and three bedroom self-contained holiday units as well as studio style apartments to make your stay very comfortable.
From $135.00 to $280.00
1800 650 550
02 6553 3441
www.meridianresort.com.au

Namaste Beach House Old Bar

31 David Street, Old Bar
 Namaste Beach House is a historical beachside guesthouse that offers unique, relaxed group and holiday accommodation. There are 10 upstairs bedrooms capable of sleeping 30 guests (maximum 20 adults), a large television with X-Box kid's room, games room with pool table, fully equipped kitchen with outdoor barbecue area and endless covered verandah space.
From $70.00
02 6557 4224
www.namastebeachhouse.com

SeaChange Holiday Cottage and SeaStay Cottage

Bryan Street, Old Bar
 Seachange Holiday Cottage and SeaStay Cottage are located in the peaceful seaside haven of Old Bar Beach - a comfortable three hour drive north of Sydney between Forster and Port Macquarie and part of the Manning Valley region. Choose between two cosy beautifully furnished two bedroom cottages. The cottages accommodate four people and are pet friendly (well behaved pets are welcome, conditions apply). The cottages are air-conditioned, have a wide screen television, laundry with a dryer, large fenced yards a barbeque plus a cubby house. Both cottages are next door to each other - ideal for two families.
From $140.00 to $193.00
1300 303 190
02 6553 2929
www.seachangeholiday.com

Wallabi Point Bed and Breakfast

15 Beach Street, Wallabi Point
 A quiet, peaceful and comfortable one bedroom bed and breakfast in the seaside village of Wallabi Point. Located three hours north of Sydney, on the mid north coast just south of Old Bar, and east of Taree and only 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway.
From $130.00 to $140.00
02 6553 3692
www.wallabipointbnb.com

Attractions

Club Old Bar

1 Belford Street, Old Bar
 The award winning Old Bar Bowling Club is located in the popular holiday town of Old Bar. There are well manicured bowling greens which includes two all weather bowling greens. Club Old Bar is "The Hub of the Community" and supports all local sporting and community groups. It is the first club outside of the Sydney metropolitan area to win the highly prestigious title of Clubs NSW Club of the Year.
Bistro open 7 days 12pm - 2pm Dinner from 6pm
02 6553 7224
www.cluboldbar.com.au

Manning Entrance State Park

Manning Entrance State Park, Old Bar Road / Manning Point Road, Old Bar
 Manning Entrance State Park is situated on the New South Wales Mid North Coast and comprises lands surrounding and including the Manning River's southern entrance. The coastal beaches and estuary provide an array of year round recreation opportunities while the protected tracts of littoral rainforests and other significant native vegetation provide habitat for many species of native fauna and flora.
www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/manning_entrance

Old Bar Beach

End of Old Bar Road, Old Bar
 12 kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree is Old Bar Beach, located in the seaside town of Old Bar. Old Bar is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys uncrowded beaches, open waterways and leisurely walks. Old Bar also has fantastic surfing, kite boarding and fishing locations.
Open all year round.

Saltwater National Park

Saltwater Road, Saltwater
 Saltwater National Park adjoining Saltwater Beach has special significance for the local Aboriginal community (Biripi). This National Park contains Aboriginal sites which relate to Dreamtime beliefs and a section of the park has been declared an Aboriginal Place.
Accessible at all times.
1300 361 967
02 6552 4097
www.environment.nsw.gov.au

Events

Sand Modelling at Old Bar

Old Bar Beach, Old Bar
 During the Summer holiday period (January) there's a great sand modelling competition promoted by the local newspaper and this has become a popular family activity. Held on Sundays during January and conducted by Club Old Bar. There are divisions for all ages: up to 5 years, 6-9 years, 9-12 years and open age.
02 6552 1988

Fuel

Shell Old Bar

124 Old Bar Road, Old Bar
Only Service Station in Old Bar
02 6553 7209

Tour

Kite Muddies Kiteboarding Lessons

Head Office, 31 David Street, Old Bar
 Muddies Kiteboarding lessons are conducted in a saltwater lagoon off a white sandy beach. The sand bottom lagoon depth ranges from ankle to overhead which is perfect for beginner to advanced kiting. Instructors are IKO (International Kiteboarders Organisation) qualified and follow the guidelines very closely when it comes to safety and instruction. A tried and tested teaching technique that will have you up and riding much faster than you can imagine.
From $140.00 to $170.00 (Activity/Tour costs)
02 6557 4224
www.kitemuddies.com.au

Saltwater Surf School

381 saltwater road, Old Bar
 Saltwater Surf School provides surf safety and surfing lessons, as well as ongoing skills coaching for intermediate and competitive surfers. Equipment is provided for beginners including safe soft boards and wetsuits for your comfort. All coaches are all very competent surfers, with lifeguard qualifications including senior first aid.
From $35.00 to $90.00 (Activity/Tour costs)
02 6553 7725

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