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Swimming in the Nambucca River

Swim in Nambucca Heads, NSW
100% Recommended
The water is crystal clear here, as there is hardly any agricultural runoff into the river system. We even busted a snorkel out to have a bit of a look around.

Places To Stay Nearby

Coopers Cabin - A Tiny Home in Byron Bay

Coopers Shoot, NSW • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$230
per night
Danielle
Story by Danielle

The A-Frame - Byron Bay Hinterland

Yelgun, NSW • Sleeps 2
97% Recommended
$349
per night
Kirk
Story by Kirk

Luxury home w natural rockpool & fire pit

Myocum, NSW • Sleeps 6
100% Recommended
$800
per night
Sarah
Story by Sarah

Coopers Cabin - A Tiny Home in Byron Bay

Coopers Shoot, NSW • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$230
per night
Danielle
Story by Danielle

The A-Frame - Byron Bay Hinterland

Yelgun, NSW • Sleeps 2
97% Recommended
$349
per night
Kirk
Story by Kirk

Luxury home w natural rockpool & fire pit

Myocum, NSW • Sleeps 6
100% Recommended
$800
per night
Sarah
Story by Sarah

More Things To Do Nearby

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Surfing the point

Scotts Head, NSW
Breakfast at the Bookstore

Breakfast at the Bookstore

Nambucca Heads, NSW
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Dining at Three Blue Ducks in Bellingen

Bellingen, NSW
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Surfing the point

Scotts Head, NSW
Breakfast at the Bookstore

Breakfast at the Bookstore

Nambucca Heads, NSW
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Dining at Three Blue Ducks in Bellingen

Bellingen, NSW
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