Kempsey, a major town in the Macleay Valley, is situated between Nambucca Heads and Port Macquarie in New South Wales. The town's commercial center is bordered by the Macleay River and lies adjacent to the Pacific Highway, serving as a gateway to various lookouts in the surrounding areas that offer travelers picturesque views of the region.
One notable lookout in the Kempsey surrounds is the Collombatti Lookout, providing 360-degree views of the Macleay Valley Coast. On clear days, visitors can see from Mt Yarrahapinni to Crescent Head along the coast, as well as Kempsey to the south and Bellbrook's Andersons Sugarloaf Mountain. The Cedar Park Picnic Area is nearby on the Cedar Park Scenic Drive, accessible via an unsealed road that necessitates a four-wheel drive for access.
Another popular lookout near Kempsey is the Mount Yarrahapinni Lookout, located approximately 40 minutes north of the town. Standing at a height of 498 meters, this lookout offers a spectacular view of the Macleay Valley Coast on clear days, stretching from the agricultural farms of the Macleay Valley to the point where the Macleay River meets the ocean.
In addition to these lookouts, Kempsey boasts a variety of attractions and activities for visitors, ranging from ten-pin bowling, joy flights, scenic drives, to self-guided heritage walks through West, East, and Central Kempsey. Accommodation options in the area include bed and breakfasts, motels, serviced catered lodgings, caravan parks, and camping sites.