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Mid North Coast

Maybe it’s the winding curves of Waterfall Way or the laid-back, long-haired locals who never seem to be in a rush, but there’s something about the NSW Mid North Coast that makes you want to slow down and go with the flow. Here’s everything to plan ahead for, so you can relax and enjoy once you’re there.

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Morty’s fried chicken burger.

The Good Food Guide to a road trip through Coffs Harbour and the Mid North Coast

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Seafood is a feature of the menu at Banks Cafe.

Banks Cafe

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Bruno’s brings Mediterranean fare to a weatherboard cottage in Bellingen.
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Bruno’s

The sourdough pizza bases at Charlie’s at Church are slow-fermented for 72hrs.
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Charlie’s at Church

The front counter at Fiume.

Fiume

Morty’s fried chicken burger.

Morty’s Joint

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Cinnie scroll and almond croissant from Pache & Wolf.

Peach & Wolf Bakery

  • Erina Starkey
Peaches Patisserie in Dorrigo.

Peaches

Pitstop Hamburger’s smash burgers and shakes.

Pitstop Hamburgers

Wood-fire grilled prawns with chilli butter and sourdough crumble.
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Stef & Co Osteria

Oysters at The Stunned Mullet in Port Macquarie.
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The Stunned Mullet

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