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Mid North Coast

Mid North Coast
New South Wales
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Population 297,000 (2006)
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)
Localities around Mid North Coast:
Northern Tablelands Northern Rivers Tasman Sea
New England Mid North Coast Tasman Sea
Upper Hunter Hunter Tasman Sea

The Mid North Coast is a country region in the north-east of the state of New South Wales, Australia. The region covers the mid to north coast of the state, beginning at Seal Rocks, 275 km (171 mi) north of Sydney, and extending as far north as Woolgoolga, 562 km (349 mi) north of the city, a distance of roughly 400 km (250 mi).

From south to north, the region's main towns include the twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry, Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Walcha, Armidale, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour. Of these Taree, Armidale, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour are the major commercial centres, all with large shopping centres, public facilities and attractions. Kempsey and Forster-Tuncurry are considered semi-major commercial centres. Smaller towns that are popular tourist spots are North Haven, South West Rocks, Urunga and Pacific Palms.

The region has a subtropical climate and is known for its beaches. Major industries are farming, logging and tourism.

The following local government areas are contained within the region:


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