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Rainbow Flat, NSW

Rainbow Flat is a small rural locality about ten kilometres south of Taree, where The Lakes Way leaves the Pacific Highway for Forster and Tuncurry.

Known For

  • The turn-off to Forster
  • Forest and farmland
  • A handy rest stop

Things To Do in Rainbow Flat

Most people know Rainbow Flat only as a junction. Kiwarrak State Forest, beside it, has a network of mountain bike trails and a picnic area. Hallidays Point and its beaches are 15 minutes east.

Where To Stay

There is a caravan park and a bed and breakfast or two. Taree and Forster have much more.

Eat & Drink

There is a roadside service station. Eat in Taree or at Hallidays Point.

Getting to Rainbow Flat

Rainbow Flat is on the Pacific Highway, ten minutes south of Taree.

Experiences

  • Rural/Country
  • Self-Drive

Popular Activities

  • Driving
  • Sightseeing

About Rainbow Flat

  • Locality: Rural locality
  • Rainbow Flat Postcode: 2430
  • State: New South Wales
  • Region: North Coast NSW
  • Latitude: -32.00978
  • Longitude: 152.46821
  • Elevation: 42m
  • Population: 671
  • Median Income: $25480
  • Area (Sq/km): 32.217
  • Timezone: Australia/Sydney

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