Halcyon Cottages and Utopia Holiday Units Area activities

What to See and Do!
Halcyon Cottages and Utopia Holiday Units are located in the spectacular North Coast of New South Wales
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The Area
Dunbogan is part of the Camden Haven area located 30kms south of Port Macquarie on the mid north coast of New South Wales, and just 5 minutes from the commercial centre of Laurieton.

The area is surrounded by National Parks, providing bushwalks with spectacular scenery. There are vast lakes, the river system and a number of beautiful beaches, both wild and sheltered which allow unlimited access to water based activities. The Hinterlands provides for scenic drives, rainforest walks with waterfalls which are nothing short of spectacular and not to mention the renowned Macadamia Farm Cafe at Lorne and the Udder Cow Cafe at Comboyne.

The Camden Haven River runs from the foothills of the Great Diving Range to the sea, where the 3 holiday towns of North Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan are located. The North Big Brother Mountain, dominates the area and is located within Dooragan National Park. This provides a spectacular backdrop to the area and scenic views from it's summit.

Dunbogan
Dunbogan is a haven for all kinds of visiting craft with deep water mooring facilities and excellent fishing! This tranquil riverside location extends to the ocean with two of the most beautiful natural viewing points in the state - Point Perpendicular and Camden Head. Walking trails through the Katang Nature Reserve connects the two headlands and features magnificent wildflowers and peaceful bushland.

Point Perpendicular
Point Perpendicular showcases views along South Beach to Diamond Head in the Crowdy Bay National Park, while a trail down to the sea allows you to discover deep-water rock pools playing host to a variety of sea life, excellent rock fishing, surfing and sunbaking.

Camden Head
Camden Head, an exclusive residential area, has glorious views north to Port Macquarie and to the west, Big Brother Mountain. Below are two beaches, Pilot Beach nestled next to the river breakwall with safe 'bay' swimming for the young ones, and Wash House beach seperated by the dummy breakwall with good open beach surfing, rock fishing and exploring.


Activities to Try

• There are all manner of water based activities for you to enjoy, including Surfing, Fishing (River, Lake, Beach & Deep Sea Fishing), Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Boating and Canoeing, Cruises
  
• Adventure Activities: Hang Gliding, Paragliding
  
• Get out and about with Scenic Drives, National Parks and reserves, Forests, picnics, Golf, Tennis, Squash, Bowls, Wine Tasting and the local Movies.
  
• Try your hand at fishing or call in to the Fish co-op at Laurieton for the catch of the day. Enjoy Fine Dining at one of the local restaurants or grab a hamburger and sit by the river.
  
• Visit a local winery or take your favourite drop down to the beach to witness one of our glorious sunsets.
  
• Drive to the magnificent lookout on top of North Brother Mountain or take a stroll around the headlands for great coastal views.
  
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