Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
A MUST DO - best fish and chips. Calamari wrap is also popular. Very fresh and quick service. Please check opening hours generally 11:30 - 2pm & 5-7:30pm
22 locals recommend
Whitesalt
70 Beach StA MUST DO - best fish and chips. Calamari wrap is also popular. Very fresh and quick service. Please check opening hours generally 11:30 - 2pm & 5-7:30pm
The Amble Inn
7 Tasman StCourtesy Bus
Family favourite - good coffee.
Taco'sNTunes - Thursday & Friday Nights
33 locals recommend
Ground Earth
18 Market StFamily favourite - good coffee.
Taco'sNTunes - Thursday & Friday Nights
Great outdoor area.
Next door is Bluebottle's retail store where you can buy home cooked meals. The lasagne is great for an easy night dinner. Also sells gluten free bread.
39 locals recommend
Bluebottles Brasserie
53 Beach StGreat outdoor area.
Next door is Bluebottle's retail store where you can buy home cooked meals. The lasagne is great for an easy night dinner. Also sells gluten free bread.
Recommend booking a table if going during peak hours. Has entertainment most Saturday and Sunday nights, please check before going. Also has a jumping castle or art for the kids.
28 locals recommend
Seaview Tavern
51 River StRecommend booking a table if going during peak hours. Has entertainment most Saturday and Sunday nights, please check before going. Also has a jumping castle or art for the kids.
Coffs Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club
23 Surf Club RdOpen for breakfast and lunch
Sanctus Brewing Company
5 Re RdGrocery Supplies
PRAWN MAN - John drives around Red Rock on Wednesday and Saturday Mornings you will hear his bell. Sells fresh fish & prawns and also meat. Visits more regularly during school holidays. Takes EFTPOS. Just give him a wave and he will stop. Pre order for Christmas day supplies.
Woolworths Woolgoolga
1849 Solitary Islands WayTop Town Meats
31 River StGreat meat and I like to support the local community.
Popular for their chips, small grocery items and very helpful for local advice.
Can be busy through peak time, it helps to order chips prior.
Red Rock Shop
1 Lawson StPopular for their chips, small grocery items and very helpful for local advice.
Can be busy through peak time, it helps to order chips prior.
Coles Moonee Beach
Moonee Beach RoadIf Blueberries are in season, you can usually get 1kg for approx $5 - $10. Seconds are great for smoothies.
Woopi Fresh Fruit & Veg
66 River StIf Blueberries are in season, you can usually get 1kg for approx $5 - $10. Seconds are great for smoothies.
Markets
Woolgoolga Beach Markets
16 Ocean StVery popular markets open the 3rd Saturday each month. Approx. 1 hour drive from Red Rock. If you miss the markets Bellingen is still a lovely day trip, beautiful scenic drive, plenty of cafes or picnic by the Bellingen river.
44 locals recommend
Bellingen Community Markets
Church StreetVery popular markets open the 3rd Saturday each month. Approx. 1 hour drive from Red Rock. If you miss the markets Bellingen is still a lovely day trip, beautiful scenic drive, plenty of cafes or picnic by the Bellingen river.
Harbourside Markets
Marina DriveFriday 5pm - 9pm
Take a picnic rug and a bottle of wine and listen to local artist.
8 locals recommend
Twilight Food Market - Coffs Harbour
Ocean ParadeFriday 5pm - 9pm
Take a picnic rug and a bottle of wine and listen to local artist.
Sightseeing
Dorrigo National Park
Lyrebird Link
The Big Banana Fun Park
351 Pacific Hwy
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park
65 Orlando St
Woolgoolga Headland
Great for whale watching
Muttonbird Island
Sawtell Beach
Easy day trip - nice beach, cafes and boutique shops.
The First Sikh Temple Of AUSTRALIA
6 Hastings StSurfing beaches
Emerald Beach
Mullaway Beach
Arrawarra
Woolgoolga Beach
Diggers Beach
Medical
Small friendly pharmacy five minutes away in Corindi.
Cheaper than Woolgoolga.
Not open Sundays
Live Happy Pharmacy
97 Pacific StSmall friendly pharmacy five minutes away in Corindi.
Cheaper than Woolgoolga.
Not open Sundays
Woolgoolga Coastal Chemist
46 Beach StLarge chemist - well stocked.
Beach Medical Centre
51 Beach St