diamond beach is the hidden jewel of nsw’s mid north coast nestled in the Manning Valley, not far from Forster, Taree ...and New South Wales' great Great Lakes.
think sparkling, unspoiled surf and glistening bathing beaches neverending nature reserves, brilliant bushland, the greatest of lakes …all surrounded by richly productive rural farmlands
visit the ‘green cathedral’ – an outdoor church perched under the palms make your own cheese at the ‘duck under the table cooking school’ or gaze up at the big cheese of trees, towering in the nearby bushland grandis – an 84 metre eucalypt – is the tallest tree in the state
flip out over an early morning dolphin swim with flipper scuba dive around spectacular underwater rock formations take your toddler for a paddle in ‘the tanks’ near Pebbly Beach or dine out on a delish local delicacy – awesome Sydney rock oysters
after all the activity-a-go-go, head for a heavenly go-slow-slow: endota spa Diamond Beach at the ahh-inspiring Australis resort 4 tantalising treatment rooms, plus space to recline in post-relax: a timber-framed post-treatment relaxation verandah featuring beckoning bench seats, healing heaters and daydreamy day beds.
