Coastbeat
Coastbeat Journalist - North & Mid North Coast
Coastbeat is a community that celebrates the best of life on our beautiful NSW North Coast. Written by locals for locals, we love telling stories, getting lost, uncovering treasures, sharing the good stuff and enriching lives.
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A family holiday in South West Rocks
Coastbeat Editor Yvette Harper reflects on a winter beachside break in South West Rocks. It’s surprising just how fabulous a...
24 Jul 2019
Odd + Quirky Facts on… Forster-Tuncurry & the Great Lakes Region
The pretty and popular holiday spot of Seal Rocks was named after the fur seals that were often seen at...
3 Jul 2019
Top 10 Family Fishing Spots on the Coffs Coast
The Top Fishing Spots in the Coffs Harbour region Local adventurer Paul van den Boom shares his comprehensive guide to...
3 Jul 2019
Keen on a Sawtell Sea Change?
Secure your sanctuary at Sawtell Commons. With National Park at your doorstep and the village of Sawtell just a few...
26 Jun 2019
The Hidden Gem of Harwood
Of all the tiny towns dotted along the Pacific Highway, the small cane farming village of Harwood is one place...
26 Jun 2019
Green Gully Adventures
This 65km hike may be a little outside Coastbeat territory but as the only hut-to-hut multi-day walk in NSW and...
19 Jun 2019
In Season this Winter
From the daily seafood catch to the local farmer’s harvest, here’s your guide to fresh, local food available on the...
4 Jun 2019
Port Macquarie Regional Map
Head into the Concierge Desk at Port Central Shopping Centre on the Ground Floor to pick up your FREE copy...
1 Jun 2019
Coffs Harbour Regional Map
Coffs Harbour Regional Map. Head into the Concierge Desk at Port Central Shopping Centre on the Ground Floor to pick...
30 May 2019
Best Books this Winter
From apocalyptic dramas to murder mysteries, here’s a great selection of the latest (and darkest) reads for the season, with...
28 May 2019
Odd + Quirky Facts… Clarence Valley
1. The Clarence has the longest whitewater trail in Australia. 2. Classic Aussie song “Flame Trees” by Cold Chisel was...
9 Apr 2019
Best Books for Autumn
The team from Book Face Port Macquarie share their favourite reads this season. Fiction Milkman Man Booker Prize-winning Milkman by...
9 Apr 2019
Macleay Valley Dirt Track Adventures
Heading south to Port Macquarie, Ballina boy Paul Pryor decided to get his four-wheel drive off the highway and take...
9 Apr 2019
Autumn Fashion Trends
With thanks to the retailers of Port Central and Coffs Central, stylist Fernanda Gazal from The Evolve Company shares her...
3 Apr 2019
Depot’s Sticky Twice Cooked Pork Belly with Salted Peanut Brittle
Recreate one of Depot’s most popular dishes at home. Chef Scott Hardy shares his pork belly recipe, perfect for entertaining...
30 Mar 2019