- Name: Kew Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Port Macquarie–Hastings Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: Pacific Highway (Service Centre), Kew NSW 2439
(Located at the Kew Gateway Service Centre, a major stop for travellers entering the Camden Haven region.) - Phone: (02) 6559 4463 (shared with Kendall VIC / volunteer network)
- Opening Hours: Typically 7 days, with variable hours depending on volunteer availability
- Local Context: A strategic information point at the northern entry to the Camden Haven, serving highway travellers before they reach Laurieton, North Haven, or Kendall.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Camden Haven Region
- Kew (gateway township)
- Laurieton
- North Haven
- Dunbogan
- Bonny Hills
- Lake Cathie
- West Haven
- Queens Lake communities
Secondary Coverage – Camden Haven Hinterland
- Kendall
- Lorne
- Hannam Vale
- Rossglen
- Stewarts River
- Waitui
- Middle Brother / Dooragan National Park (western and southern access)
Tertiary Coverage – Greater Port Macquarie–Hastings Region
- Port Macquarie
- Wauchope
- Comboyne Plateau
- Byabarra / Upper Hastings
Because of its highway location, the centre also frequently assists travellers heading toward:
- Taree / Manning Valley
- Kempsey / Macleay Valley Coast
Services Provided
- Maps and brochures for the Camden Haven and Port Macquarie–Hastings region
- Local touring advice for beaches, lakes, lookouts, and national parks
- Information on accommodation, caravan parks, and camping areas
- Guidance for fishing, boating, and waterway access in the Camden Haven
- Heritage and cultural information for Kendall, Laurieton, and surrounding villages
- Scenic drive recommendations (Comboyne Plateau, Lorne Forest, Middle Brother)
- Event information for the Camden Haven district
- Souvenirs and locally made products (varies with volunteer availability)
Summary
The Kew Visitor Information Centre is a small but accredited centre located at the Kew Gateway Service Centre, making it a key first stop for travellers entering the Camden Haven region. It provides maps, touring advice, and regional information for Kew, Laurieton, North Haven, Dunbogan, Bonny Hills, Lake Cathie, and the hinterland villages. Its strategic location on the Pacific Highway makes it an important orientation point before visitors continue deeper into the Mid North Coast.