If you’ve just arrived at North Haven Holiday Village — whether passing through on a longer trip, here for a coastal break, or visiting family in nearby Laurieton — here’s what’s actually close by for everyday needs.
North Haven and neighbouring Laurieton between them cover the basics well — supermarkets, cafés, bakeries and pharmacies, all within a short drive of the village. It’s a genuine small coastal community rather than a purely tourist strip, so the services are set up for locals and visitors alike. Dunbogan, just across the bridge, has its own handful of shops and services too — worth checking if North Haven or Laurieton don’t have exactly what you need.
For anyone breaking up a longer trip along the Pacific Highway, it’s worth doing a quick shop here before continuing on, particularly if you’re travelling early or late when options further along the road can be more limited.
If you’re visiting family in Laurieton, it’s worth knowing the two towns share most services between them, so if North Haven doesn’t have exactly what you need, Laurieton very likely will, and vice versa.
For a longer coastal stay, both towns cover the everyday essentials without needing a trip into Port Macquarie, though that’s an option if you need something more specific.
The takeaway: North Haven and Laurieton between them cover the everyday basics well, whether you’re passing through, visiting family, or settling in for a coastal break.
Worth knowing if you’re here across the busier summer holiday period: both towns can get noticeably busier with visitors during school holidays, so an earlier shop in the day tends to be quicker than trying to grab supplies during peak times.