Valla: Estate, History and Gardens

Valla combines a rural setting with a tangible local history: Eagle’s Rest developed from a cattle station into a macadamia farm, and Valla Public Hall preserves a link to the past. Nearby, Valla Beach and opportunities to observe nature add to the destination’s appeal.

Estate and History in Valla

Eagle’s Rest is a wedding-focused estate in Valla. Its history began in 1908 as a cattle station; in 1948, it was converted into a macadamia farm. The property comprises 25 acres of native coastal land, along with 5 acres of natural and landscaped gardens. The estate therefore brings together different stages of agricultural use and a variety of landscapes.

Valla Public Hall is a historic country hall in the rural surroundings of Valla, with views of the surrounding mountains. It is available for public hire and is suitable for weddings, social events, birthday parties, workshops and conferences. Facilities include a covered veranda, a kitchen, 20 large tables and seating for about 100 people. If you are planning to use the hall, ask about current availability.

Valla Public Hall is also home to the Valla First World War Roll of Honour, a permanently registered memorial. The decorative paper honour roll is set in a wooden frame behind glass and lists the names of 32 veterans. Another venue option is Valla Beach Community Hall in Valla: it has a kitchen, 10 tables and 60 chairs, and is suitable for meetings.

Valla Beach and Nature Observation

Nearby Valla Beach has beaches to the north and south of the town. The Valla Beach Community Markets are also held there at Don Macrae Shelter. The market takes place on the first Saturday of every second month: February, April, June, August, October and December, from 8 am to 1 pm. Check the specific dates before your trip.

Occasional spotlight tours focusing on native animals have been held at nearby Valla Nature Reserve as part of the NPWS Discovery Program. If you would like to plan for one of these tours, check in advance whether a suitable date is being offered. This means the area offers different holiday themes, including a market visit and a possible opportunity to observe wildlife.

Regional Culture and Nature in Nambucca Shire Council

Nambucca Valley is on Gumbaynggirr Country. Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park is of great cultural significance to the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal community of Nambucca Valley. The park contains sites that demonstrate continuous use of the area for thousands of years; it is jointly managed by the Aboriginal people of Nambucca Valley and NPWS.

Kosekai lookout also offers regional nature views: from there, views extend across the expansive Nambucca Valley to the coast, and there are opportunities for birdwatching. Dunggir National Park is home to at least twelve threatened animal species, 400 native plant species and three types of rainforest. It also offers bushwalking for challenging hikes.

Kayaking and canoeing are possible on Warrell Creek in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park. There are three access points along the creek: Weir Reserve and Gumma Crossing Reserve have boat ramps; Warrell Creek picnic area offers access and picnic tables. Check local conditions before setting out.

Find the Right Accommodation for Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Valla, it helps to first decide what you would like to focus on: local history and a rural setting, the beaches and markets in nearby Valla Beach, or nature and cultural experiences across the wider Nambucca Shire Council area.

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