- Name: Kendall Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Port Macquarie–Hastings Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: Comboyne Road, Kendall NSW 2439
(Located within the historic Kendall Railway Station precinct.) - Phone: (02) 6559 4463 (local volunteer‑run contact)
- Opening Hours: Typically limited hours, often volunteer‑staffed (commonly weekends and peak periods)
- Local Context: A small, heritage‑rich centre serving the hinterland gateway to the Camden Haven and Comboyne Plateau.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Kendall & Camden Haven Hinterland
- Kendall township
- Kew
- Lorne
- Hannam Vale
- Waitui
- Rossglen
- Upsalls Creek
- Stewarts River
- Middle Brother / Dooragan National Park (western access)
- Comboyne Road corridor
Secondary Coverage – Camden Haven Coastal Region
Travellers often seek information for:
- Laurieton
- North Haven
- Dunbogan
- Bonny Hills
- Lake Cathie
Tertiary Coverage – Greater Port Macquarie–Hastings Region
- Port Macquarie
- Wauchope
- Comboyne Plateau
- Byabarra / Upper Hastings
Services Provided
- Maps and brochures for Kendall, Camden Haven, and hinterland drives
- Local heritage information (Henry Kendall poet history, railway precinct)
- Walking and nature guides (Kendall trails, Lorne State Forest, Middle Brother)
- Information on local events, markets, and community activities
- Touring advice for the Comboyne Plateau and Boorganna Nature Reserve
- Accommodation and camping guidance for the Camden Haven region
- Information on fishing, rivers, and scenic lookouts
- Souvenirs and locally made products (often volunteer‑managed)
Summary
The Kendall Visitor Information Centre is a small but accredited centre located at the historic Kendall Railway Station. It serves as the hinterland gateway to the Camden Haven district, providing maps, heritage information, and touring advice for Kendall, Kew, Lorne, Hannam Vale, and the Comboyne Plateau. It complements the larger Camden Haven Visitor Information Centre in Laurieton by focusing on the inland villages, forests, and scenic drives of the region.