Cedar cutting is the principle industry on which Kempsey has prospered since its foundation in the early 19th Century. Visit historic Trial Bay Gaol at South West Rocks and the Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park. Just out of town, Gladstone is highlighted by The Old Lodge Pottery and Darkwater House, which serves afternoon tea and sells local handicrafts.
Within Kempsey itself, shopping, accommodation and all the benefits of a mid sized country town make it the perfect stopover point on a trip up the Pacific Highway.
Temperatures for Kempsey
Kempsey has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Kempsey is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 17 °c.
Kempsey has warm winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Kempsey is approximately 20 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 6 °c.
| MONTH | LOW °c | HIGH °c |
| January | 17 | 29 |
| February | 17 | 28 |
| March | 16 | 27 |
| April | 13 | 25 |
| May | 9 | 22 |
| June | 7 | 19 |
| July | 5 | 19 |
| August | 6 | 21 |
| September | 8 | 24 |
| October | 11 | 25 |
| November | 14 | 27 |
| December | 16 | 28 |
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