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480km north of Sydney, situated in the Macleay River Valley with a population of 9335 is the town of Kempsey; the centre of a growing dairy and tourism industry. The area surrounding the historic town of Kempsey combines some of the best beaches in the world with a hinterland that is both accessible and virtually untouched. 80% of the coastline is protected from development by national parks and reserves.
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The first recorded European settler was Captain Innes, who at the time was the commander at Port Macquarie. He sent a cedar cutting party to the Macleay River in 1827.
| Kempseys Historic Buildings | |
Kempsey is a service town and consequently the important buildings in the town tend to be public utilities like the National Australia Bank building now a liquor barn and the Post Office. The most interesting historical buildings in the town are located near the railway line in West Kempsey.
| Macleay River Historic Museum | |
Located in the same building as the Tourist Information Centre, this is an award-winning museum, which depicts the history of the local area. It has a collection of Aboriginal artefacts and is actively involved in recording the pre-European history of the district.
| Apex Park Historical Lookout | |
The Apex Historical Lookout is located on a hill overlooking the Macleay River. It offers excellent views of the town and is the site where Enoch Rudder, the founder of Kempsey, built his original homestead.
Central Kempsey North Coast NSW - New South Wales
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New South Wales - Map of Kempsey Australia
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