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Star Hotel Macksville

Overlooking the beautiful Nambucca River


Star Hotel November 2002
Photos this page: Gday Pubs.
Below from Richard Milne


Photo from Richard Milne.
Star at Macksville taken from a car at speed. Shows the river frontage. Very clear considering its from a moving car.

Thanks Richard

Verandah Dining, River Views, & Cold Beer



McNallys' Verandah Restaurant boasts the best views in town from the first floor verandah. Fine fresh local seafood and great steaks with table service.

To Peter and Staff at "the Star"

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Rooms with twin singles

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Spacious Double Rooms

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Cupboards and hanging space in every room

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We know you will enjoy the new look lounge bar.

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Relax on the comfy lounges

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With the discovery of the
old fireplace, even the locals are looking forward to winter

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Icy cold beer in the Sports Bar.

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Comfortable seating, pull up a stool at the bar

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or checkout the collection of historical photo's or just say Gday

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Quality pool table for
a game or two

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The Star Hotels 115 year old copper moulded ceilings. A piece of History

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You are welcome to enjoy a Salz Pizza in the beer garden

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Enjoy the Beer Garden under sails also with river views

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Just as it was over a hundred years ago,

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the locals know the place to be.

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Enjoying the river views and Macksville scenery

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(photo circa 1890)

The Star Hotel in Macksville first opened its doors in 1885 to serve the timber industry workers. Macksville was the centre of the areas industry , from Dorrigo to Bowraville and Scotts Head to Valla

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New arrival

Locals in front of the Star Hotel look on as a Bullock team pulls the old Commercial Bank and residence into River street where it is still located

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Enlistment Day
(photo circa 1915)

The Locals gathered at the Star before heading off to enlist and fight for their country

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Visitors have been holidaying
at the Star for over 115 years.
The original building has survived and still forms the PublicBar and old lounge area. The original Copper mould ceiling is still in place and the old fire place
has just been found and uncovered for winter use

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River Street Macksville

Macksville has preserved many of it's old buildings and local antique shops have some fascinating memorabillia as well

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Star Hotel November 2002
Photo Gday Pubs

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