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Walk to the beach and learn about Booti Booti National Park and all its beauty. You’ll gain an understanding of the important role of workers in a national park, and how you can help to conserve and… protect these special places. Understand the important role of workers in a national park, and how you can help to conserve and protect these special places. Discover what role our future environmental leaders or junior rangers can play in preserving these important places into the future. Grading: Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. Guided: Yes. Wheelchair access: No. Price: Child $15 per person (5 to 16 years). Accompanying adults free. Park use fees: Yes. $8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency. Wear enclosed non-slip shoes and be prepared to get them a little wet.   Events run: Wed 16 Apr10am – 12pm Fri 11 Jul10am – 12pm Thu 2 Oct10am – 12pm

Held at Pacific Palms on NSW’s lower north coast over the Easter weekend, the Pacific Palms Real Estate Rock to Rock & Mini Rock Ocean Swim is a fun and family-friendly set of ocean swims for swimmers… of all abilities to compete in. Choose from the 1.5km Rock To Rock or the 600m Mini Rock swim or do both. To take part competitors must be at least 10 years of age. Elizabeth Beach is a rare north-facing beach, protected from big swell and rough weather and conditions. This means the Pacific Island-like conditions are perfect for those new to open water swimming as well as those who are more competitive. Take the weekend to relax and explore the area. Immerse yourself in natural beauty with scenic picnic areas and walking tracks. With a noon start time (R2R, 12pm / Mini Rock, 11am), the swim is easily doable from Sydney for a day trip. Driving to the lower north coast from Sydney and Newcastle is easy on Easter Sunday. Everyone who’s going away is already away, and not yet coming home.

Running the last Sunday of every month, the Pacific Palms market presents an array of top-notch handmade, locally grown, and homemade goods. Sample local produce, stalls that showcase eco-friendly and… ethically traded wares, jewelry, fine art and skillful crafts. For more information visit Pacific Palms Market on Facebook.