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Tourism Industry News
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Industry Networking Event
Join us to celebrate the launch of our new Destination Brand!
Start the day right, with a fresh cup of barista coffee, a bite to eat and hear the latest updates from Nambucca Valley Council and Destination North Coast about exciting initiatives and projects happening across the region.
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to Council's newly commenced Signage Strategy Project by sharing your ideas and feedback.
We look forward to celebrating with you and hearing your thoughts as we help shape the future of the Nambucca Valley.
The event will be held at the newly refurbished Hacienda Nambucca. Come and experience this beautifully refreshed venue, perfectly positioned on the banks of the Nambucca River.
Wednesday 22nd of JULY 2026
7- 9AM
Hacienda Nambucca
1846 Giinagay Way,
Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
Trip to Gaagal Wanggaan National Park
Expressions of Interest are Open!
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the board have invited tourism operations from the Nambucca Valley for a trip to Gaagal Wanggaan National Park with Back to Country Coordinator Dennis Milgate.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
10am-1pm
Ti-Tree Gaagal Wanggaan National Park
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the significant cultural value of Gaagal Wanggaan National Park to the Gumbaynggir Aboriginal Community. Please for this trip are limited so please express your interest by Wednesday the 29th of July.
Don't forget to grab your tickets!
The 2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium and Regional Tourism Awards will be happening across three great Coffs Coast venues from 29–30 July, bringing the region’s tourism industry together for a couple of days of connection, inspiration and celebration.
Congrats to Valla Beach Tavern on their nomination: RegionalTourismAwards2026
Winners will be announced at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards Gala on 30 July at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour.
Nambucca Town Centre
Master Plan
Nambucca Town Centre Master Plan has kicked off with the first reference group meeting. Further information about the community consultation process will be available on Council’s website shortly.
New Business Rules
Several business changes are coming into effect from 1 July 2026 — affecting things like staff pay, superannuation, customer communications, product labelling, food waste, and industry obligations. You may not be affected by every change, but now is the time to check, thanks to our friends at Coffs Coast for providing this handy guide.
Workshops
Wednesday, July 29,
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online
Enabling Agritourism
A Guide for Farmers Planning to Diversify
Created primarily for farmers with an interest in diversifying their farm to include a tourism business the guide is produce and destination neutral.
FREE AI Content Strategies for Australian Regional Tourism Markets Online Course:
Regional Tourism
Learn how to harness the power of AI to create engaging, impactful content that brings your region’s story to life.
The HUB
The Destination NSW Resource Hub is where industry, trade and partners can access and download Destination NSW marketing resources for promotional purposes. Assets include brand guidelines, industry toolkits and campaign logos.
Tourism Australia Asset Hub: The Tourism Australia Asset Hub is designed to help tourism operators, media professionals, and industry stakeholders bring the Australian experience to life through high-quality visual content. It provides a curated collection of images, videos, and social media-ready assets that showcase Australia’s landscapes, wildlife, cultural experiences, and iconic destinations.
School Holiday Specials!
TAY TAY TRIBUTE SHOW 💋
The Tay Tay Tribute Show is coming to Nambucca RSL these July School Holidays for a fun, family-friendly afternoon packed with all the hits you love!
Wednesday 8 July 2:00PM Show
Tickets: $30 | Family Pass (4): $100
The Pub With No Beer has a couple of dining deals - Kids Eat Free on Saturday Nights, Pie specials every day for just $12, and live music every Sunday afternoon.
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