Port Macquarie is part of a significant wine region around the Hastings River where the best grapes are chambourcin, chardonnay, verdelho, semillon and merlot. Dairy and oyster farms, as well as plantation crops such as macadamia nuts and avocados, make this a great foodie destination. Fresh produce aplenty can be sourced at Wauchope Farmers Markets, held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Annual food and wine festivals include Sip and Savour Festival.

Ruby City, established by philanthropist Linda Pace, is a contemporary art center in San Antonio that showcases a diverse collection of artworks from both local and international artists. The center's exhibitions are free to the public and span two floors, featuring a range of mediums and styles. Notable artists include Alejandro Diaz and Do Ho Suh.

Just outside San Antonio, Natural Bridge Caverns offers an awe-inspiring glimpse into subterranean wonders. Beyond exploring the vast caverns, visitors can enjoy a range of surface attractions. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Discovery Tour, which takes you 180 feet underground through massive rooms and stunning formations, all showcased with state-of-the-art lighting. For those seeking adventure above ground, the Twisted Trails Climbing Adventure presents a spherical tower of challenges testing your climbing skills and agility. In addition, the 5,000-square-foot outdoor maze and gem and fossil mining activities offer fun for all ages.

Mamalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor was named in honor of Kamehameha the Great’s “Law of the Splintered Paddle.” The storied footpath granted runners safe passage for centuries, and today the 10-mile Mamalahoa (paddle) Kona Heritage Corridor survives with stories of Hawaii's past and present. The immigrant influences of Europe, Asia and the Americas are still evident in the historic architecture, shrines, coffee farms, art galleries and Holualoa Village.