Travel guide Old Bar

Saltwater Surf School provides surf safety and surfing lessons, as well as ongoing skills coaching for intermediate and competitive surfers.

The coaches are all very competent surfers, with lifeguard qualifications.

The school specialises in education, with a particular emphasis on equipping surfers with the knowledge required to enjoy the ocean safely. Read more

Kiwarrak Country Retreat 26 Half Chain Road, Old Bar Manning Valley NSW Beautiful gardens give you time to take a deep breath away from everyday life. Overall rating?  Great   What makes Kiwarrak Country Retreat different? There are glorious and extensive gardens, set around a hobby farm, and the nearby State Forest makes it feel remote, yet the property is only 10 minutes from Taree and Old Bar. Accommodation overview The Kiwarrak Country Retreat consists of a self-contained cottage, comprising two bedrooms with queen-size beds – the main with ensuite - and a sofa bed in the spacious lounge area. The kitchen is also spacious as is the very large second bathroom.  The studio is a true studio and has a queen-size bed, along with dining and living area, sm... Read more

A real treat! Chiltern Lodge Country Retreat, Metz Rd, Old Bar, North Coast NSW, Australia Chiltern Lodge Country Retreat is hidden on 25 acres just ten minutes from Taree and five minutes from Old Bar Beach. Arriving at the retreat you feel like you are really about to begin your holiday, access is easy to unpack the car (and yes, they have an ‘accessible’ cabin too), the fans were on to cool the rooms and a supply of ‘little extras’, chocolate, honey and port were an added bonus. The first night we were offered welcome drinks (for the kids too) on our deck. The property was clean, the ambience excellent, facilities more than we could ask for and the hosts had a great attitude and attention to detail (even with mosquito spray and sunblock were provided for guest... Read more