Nambucca Heads Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Exploring the beautiful east coast of Australia, while we’re home. So lucky to live in such a beautiful place. 💙 While the Australian coastline is very clean compared to many other countries we’ve travelled to, there seems to be no getting away from plastic pollution. As a responsible traveller, we think it’s only right to leave a place better than when you found it. When we come across trash or washed up materials on the beach we can’t help but collect them for proper disposal. 🌍 This small act performed by millions of people on a daily basis can have huge positive implications for our planet’s wellbeing. Cheers to exploring, the right way. #travelcouple #australia #plasticfree #TroverRT
Exploring the beautiful east coast of Australia, while we’re home. So lucky to live in such a beautiful place. 💙 While the Australian coastline is very clean compared to many other countries we’ve travelled to, there seems to be no getting away from plastic pollution. As a responsible traveller, we think it’s only right to leave a place better than when you found it. When we come across trash or washed up materials on the beach we can’t help but collect them for proper disposal. 🌍 This small act performed by millions of people on a daily basis can have huge positive implications for our planet’s wellbeing. Cheers to exploring, the right way. #travelcouple #australia #plasticfree #TroverRT
#Springfun awesome sunrise
This is Wellington Rock at sunrise, a panorama taken with a DJI Mavic Pro drone.
Early morning starburst through a gap in Wellington Rock. Unlike many other seascapes this one is readily accessible from the V-Wall Breakwater walk.
The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads

The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads

3.5 out of 5
Corner Pacific Hwy & Riverside Drive Nambucca Heads NSW
The price is AU$171 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$171
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nambucca Heads Island Golf ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (305 reviews)
Very well presented accomodation

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads
The Beach Rooms

The Beach Rooms

3 out of 5
6-10 Fraser St Nambucca Heads NSW
The price is AU$163 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$163
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
Room was spotless. We had anything we need. Shame we couldn't stay longer. A place to come back

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Beach Rooms
Ingenia Holidays Nambucca Heads

Ingenia Holidays Nambucca Heads

3 out of 5
Wellington Drive Nambucca Heads NSW
The price is AU$135 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$135
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay. The rooms were very tidy and comfortable for the 5 of us. The kids had an absolute ball in the swimming pool and shell searching by the lake and beach. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and will definitely return if we get the chance. We stayed for 2 nights ...

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Ingenia Holidays Nambucca Heads
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BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Nambucca Heads

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Nambucca Heads

2 out of 5
Swimming Creek Road Nambucca Heads NSW
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Main Beach and Headland Historical ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
Great room / bbq supplied / good games area / facilities good also

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Nambucca Heads
Marcel Towers Holiday Apartments

Marcel Towers Holiday Apartments

3.5 out of 5
12-16 Wellington Drive Nambucca Heads NSW
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free train station pick-up and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Headland Historical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
Lovely Outlook.
Perfect position for a walk to the wall and overlooking the river. Bed could be softer and the unit a bit older but very comfortable with a great kitchen and full size fridge. Would stay again. Parking easy.

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Marcel Towers Holiday Apartments
Oceanview - Entire Home

Oceanview - Entire Home

Nambucca Heads NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Nambucca Heads. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Headland Historical Museum and Shelly ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The place was amazing. Clean, spacious and in a great location.I’ll be returning with my family at some point.Thank you again.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Oceanview - Entire Home
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Popular places to visit

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Nambucca Heads at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

Shelly Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shelly Beach during your trip to Nambucca Heads? Wander the riverfront and beaches in this relaxing area.

Shelly Beach

Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Main Beach during your trip to Nambucca Heads? Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Main Beach

Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre

5/5(4 reviews)

Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Nambucca Heads, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and beaches in this relaxing area.

Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre

Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club

Explore the great outdoors at Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club, a lovely green space in Nambucca Heads. Wander the riverfront and beaches in this relaxing area.

Nambucca Heads Bowling & Recreation Club

Hyland Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hyland Park Beach during your trip to Nambucca Heads? Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Hyland Park Beach

Reviews of Nambucca Heads

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
43
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nambucca Heads is a lovely place to just be by the water and all it has to offer.

5/5 - Excellent

William

The seasonal climate is moderate and makes for a relaxing life style. Beaches make it spoilt for choice". Conveniently positioned along the upper east coast of New South Wales. The residence of Nambaucca Heads are very friendly and supportive.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Run down

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful family and pet friendly place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

My family were original settlers there. A pity I didn't get to visit due to bushfire warnings to not travel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Incredibly artistic and creative influences in the town. The artful breakwater wall where visitors may paint a rock, the mosaic work in the town bus stop and planters...just beautiful

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