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Robyn Willis with her cousin Cassie.

Unpacking holiday memories: The 10-hour car trip to paradise

No one had heard of the beach where I spent my summer holidays when I was growing up, but it’s burned in my memory.

  • Robyn Willis

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South West Rocks has a lower median house price than Sydney.

Four overlooked NSW beach towns that won’t break the bank

For Sydneysiders considering a sea change, there are hidden gems beyond a two-hour drive from the city, with more space and a relaxed lifestyle.

  • Carmen Forward
Ahoy for Richard Glover

We go full pirate, with skull and crossbones and lots of ‘arrr, me hearties’

Ten golden, treasure-filled summers, when the kids weren’t old enough to hold us in contempt.

  • Richard Glover
Many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 1 December 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett

Many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett

Aerial view of the razed site for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach in the small holiday town of South West Rocks, NSW. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett

Kempsey Mayor, Leo Hauville in the small holiday town of South West Rocks is against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 1 December 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett

Larah Kennedy is one of many locals of the small holiday town of South West Rocks are against a proposal for a new development that will become the only visible building above the sand dunes at Main Beach. 30 November 2023 Photo: Janie Barrett  GIF

‘Fight the height’: Holiday towns under threat from wave of development

Residential development is transforming coastal towns such as South West Rocks – and some residents fear it will ruin the character of their communities.

  • Andrew Taylor
Former surfing champion Chris Davidson died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a pub in NSW mid-north coast.

NSW club and manager charged over one-punch death of former pro surfer

The South West Rocks Country Club has been charged with 16 offences including a licensee permitting indecency/violence on licensed premises over Chris Davidson’s death.

  • Duncan Murray
Chris Davidson.

Former surfing champ dies after alleged one-punch assault

Former surfing ace Chris Davidson has died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a pub in a NSW coastal town.

  • Abby Seaman and Tom Decent
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Misery Beach, WA, has been named as the top beach in the country by Tourism Australia.

How much it costs to buy a home near Australia’s best beaches

Some of these stunning, under-the-radar locations are more affordable than you would think.

  • Kate Burke
shd travel july 21 cabin fever family road trip from sydney to brisbane discovering the joys of nsw holiday parks photo by Jacqui Taffel

Meet the cabin crew

You need to pitch a tent for a genuine family camping holiday, don't you? Not quite, writes Jacqui Taffel.

  • Jacqui Taffel
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Sea Breeze Beach Hotel

With a gentle wind and views over picturesque Horseshoe Bay, the aptly named Sea Breeze Beach Hotel ...

Under the sea exploring the wreck of HMAS Adelaide.

What lies beneath

Daniel Scott surveys the state's underwater destinations.