12 kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree is Old Bar Beach, located in the seaside town of Old Bar.
Old Bar is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys uncrowded beaches, open waterways and leisurely walks. Old Bar also has fantastic surfing, kite boarding and fishing locations.
During the January school holidays there's a sand modelling competition which has become a popular family fun activity.
Old Bar Beach is patrolled during the summer months and has a Surf Lifesaving Club overlooking the beach.
Tourism Award winning Old Bar Beach Festival is held during the long weekend in October.
Kombis and Transporters roll into town in an attempt to break the world record for the most number of Kombis in one place.
Accommodation available at Old Bar includes a beachside resort, cottages, houses, units, apartments and a holiday park offering cabins, powered caravan and camping sites.