The Camden Haven district, encompassing North Haven, Dunbogan, and Laurieton, is just a 30-minute drive south of Port Macquarie, each village offering its own unique experiences and attractions.
The region features several national parks and nature reserves, ideal for outdoor activities like bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, and photography. Popular spots include North Brother Mountain, Middle Brother Mountain, Bonny Hills, Diamond Head, Kattang Nature Reserve, and Grants Head.
Camden Haven's waterways are a significant attraction, with Watson Taylors Lake, Queens Lake, Pilot Beach, and Gogleys Lagoon providing opportunities for various water sports such as fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, and kayaking. The district also boasts pristine beaches, clear mountain streams, and serene lakes, perfect for relaxation and swimming.
For enthusiasts of wildflowers, Camden Haven is a haven with a wide array of bird species and wildflowers to explore in the national parks, nature reserves, conservation parks, and state forests of the region. Additionally, the area is renowned for its exceptional fishing, holding the record for the largest bream ever caught in Camden Haven.
Accommodation choices in Camden Haven span from tent sites in holiday parks to luxury tree houses, motels, self-catering apartments, and holiday houses. The villages in the region offer a variety of dining options, excellent coffee, clubs, pubs, and attractions like the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club and the iKew Visitor Information Centre.