Kempsey is a region on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, characterized by a blend of river, coastal, and hinterland environments. The majestic Macleay River winds through the area, complemented by national parks, state forests, and coastal heath lands. This diverse landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Kempsey region offers more than 30 routes for outdoor activities, with more than…
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36
hikers
6.42km
01:38
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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5.48km
01:23
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.07km
01:37
70m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
riders
20.8km
00:51
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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16.5km
00:43
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100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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25.0km
01:07
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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20
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14.4km
01:26
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.1km
01:08
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.1km
01:04
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.9km
01:44
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
runners
14.1km
01:27
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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5.37km
00:33
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.01km
00:44
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.2km
01:11
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
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19.6km
01:09
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.9km
02:51
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.3km
00:57
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.78km
00:35
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
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16.7km
01:32
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.8km
00:55
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Kempsey region offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The area features diverse landscapes from river environments to coastal and hinterland settings.
Kempsey features more than 30 routes for outdoor activities on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 34,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Hiking trails in Kempsey are available in the national parks and reserves surrounding the region, offering diverse settings from rainforests to coastal heath lands. Kempsey Riverside Park also provides hiking trails. More information can be found in the guide Hiking around Kempsey.
Yes, Kempsey offers easy hiking options suitable for various skill levels. Specific routes and details for less strenuous walks are available. Consult the guide Easy hikes around Kempsey for more information.
Kempsey is known for the Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails located in the Kalateenee State Forest. This network offers 20-25 kilometers (12-15 miles) of trails for all skill levels, including XC and Gravity trails with features like jumps and berms. Popular trails include Firefly (Flow), Yetti, and Blue Bridges. The main trailhead is accessible from the Kempsey Golf Club carpark. For more details, see MTB Trails around Kempsey.
The Kempsey region offers various road cycling options, with routes listed on komoot for different fitness levels and terrains. The Kempsey Shire Council is developing a Bike Plan to improve cycling infrastructure, including widening road shoulders and creating new paths. Explore routes in Road Cycling Routes around Kempsey.
The Kempsey region is characterized by the Macleay River, which flows from the hinterland to the ocean. It is surrounded by national parks and reserves featuring subtropical rainforest gullies, eucalypt forests, and coastal heath lands. Notable areas include Ngambaa Nature Reserve and the beaches around Crescent Head.
The region offers options for family-friendly walks, including short and easy trails. Specific details on these routes can be found within the various hiking guides available for Kempsey.
Komoot offers several guides for the Kempsey region, covering various activities. These include Easy hikes around Kempsey, Road Cycling Routes around Kempsey, Cycling around Kempsey, MTB Trails around Kempsey, Running Trails around Kempsey, Hiking around Kempsey, and Gravel biking around Kempsey.
The official website for the Kempsey Shire Council is http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au. The main phone number is +61 2 6566 3200, available from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, or at any time for emergencies.
Yes, the Kempsey region provides opportunities for touring cycling. Cyclists can explore scenic roads between towns, and the natural environment offers a picturesque backdrop for rides. The Kempsey Shire Council's Bike Plan aims to enhance cycling infrastructure. Refer to Cycling around Kempsey for routes.

