One thing that has not changed is this background view... although they pulled down the Pub that replaced te pictured pub ( The Victoria)

and bunged up a bloody big Woolies store on one of the most picturesque ocean view ridges on the East Coast

So do yourself a favour if you pass through and spend 10 minutes taking in the view north (towards Coffs Harbour) and south (towards  from Pilot Hill I have been looking at it most of my life andthe vista never ceases to amaze me through its natural beauty