New South Wales location profile

North Haven NSW 2443

North Haven is a quiet coastal village in the Port Macquarie–Hastings LGA, set between the Camden Haven River and North Haven (Grants) Beach. It appeals to retirees, families, and holidaymakers seeking a relaxed seaside lifestyle with easy access to river, beach, and nature.

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Why families consider North Haven

Predominantly older couples and retirees with a growing mix of families and sea-changers. Lifestyle revolves around boating, fishing, beach walks, and cafe culture, with a friendly, small-town feel supported by nearby Laurieton services.

Amenities & services

Local shops and cafes along Ocean Drive
Coles (Laurieton)
Woolworths (Lakewood Shopping Centre)
Camden Haven Medical Centre (Laurieton)
GP clinics and pharmacy
Restaurants, fish & chips and bakeries near the river and beach
Laurieton Library (Laurieton)
Port Macquarie Library (Port Macquarie)

Transport & connectivity

Busways services linking North Haven/Laurieton/Lakewood to Port Macquarie
Kendall railway station (North Coast line)
Wauchope railway station (NSW TrainLink XPT)
Ocean Drive
Pacific Highway (A1) access via Kew

Lifestyle & recreation

North Haven Beach and surf (patrolled in season)
Camden Haven River foreshore walk/cycle paths
Boat ramps, kayaking and fishing
North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
Laurieton Plaza Theatre (cinema)
Laurieton Swimming Pool and local sports courts
North Haven Beach Reserve
Grants Beach and Coastal Walk
Camden Haven River Foreshore Reserve
Dooragan National Park (North Brother Mountain)
Queens Lake Nature Reserve

Education context

Limited within North Haven; multiple long day care and preschools available nearby in Laurieton, Lakewood and Bonny Hills (about 5–10 minutes by car).

Charles Sturt University – Port Macquarie Campus
Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour Campus
University of Newcastle – Callaghan Campus (Newcastle)