The seaside holiday towns of Beaumaris and Scamander offer a range of accommodation from a resort hotel to motels and backpacker units.

Enjoy great surf breaks such as Dark Hollow and the river mouth at Scamander or drop a line to catch a quality bream.

Right: Scamander Reserve, Scamander

Stroll through the Winifred Curtis Scamander Reserve on easy, well-marked walking tracks. It is home to 180 individual plant species and 200 species of woodland and marshland birds.

Stop at the Scamander Sports and Community Complex - there are bowling greens, tennis courts, a golf course and a licensed bar and bistro.

Enjoy magnificent views of the coast and hinterland from Skyline Lookout (accessed by car except for the last 5 minutes).

Visit Eureka Farm, renowned for its wonderful jams, sauces and award-winning ice creams.