Mountain High
KEMPSEY, on the mid-north coast of NSW, lies at the base of some of the most spectacular 4WDing, camping and viewing points that you might ever come across. When earth had a mighty volcanic upheaval 35 million years ago, it left a host of mountains, peaks and plateaus standing. Weathered down, they point to the sky over 1200m high – and the best part is, most of it is still accessible for us to admire and enjoy.
On the banks of the Macleay River, Kempsey is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and perfect for an overnight stay – or before heading to the hills for a culture lesson, exploring more of the area that timber-cutters and miners once called home.
There are several combined National Parks in this area that include Carrai, Willi Willi, Oxley Wild Rivers and Cottan-Bimbang, whose geology is from
