Press Releases

Waterside Feast for Foodies in Port Macquarie this October
Written by Gabrielle Brewer on Wednesday, 1 Sep 2010
For a gourmet journey around Port Macquarie’s extraordinary locations and attractions, the region’s annual food and wine festival, The Holiday Coast Credit Union Tastings of the Hastings, is on this October.  Continue Reading

Take a walk on the dark side with comedian and entertainer Bruce Thompson
Written by Bruce Thompson on Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010
Under a full moon, tour host and new business owner Bruce Thompson started Port Macquarie’s first night walking tour on Thursday 26th August from the Town Green.  Continue Reading

Indigenous kids enjoy the surf and sunshine
Written by Michael Tyrpenou on Monday, 23 Aug 2010
Indigenous children from across NSW were today treated to a day not to soon to be forgotten, learning to surf and rubbing shoulders with one of Australia’s greatest ever sportsmen.  Continue Reading

Festival of the Sun wins tourism award
Written by Simon Luke on Monday, 16 Aug 2010
Port Macquarie’s Festival of the Sun was named winner of the Major Festival and Events category at the 2010 North Coast Tourism Awards gala event held in Coffs Harbor over the weekend.   Continue Reading

2010 Countrylink North Coast Tourism Award Winners
Written by Belinda Novicky on Sunday, 15 Aug 2010
Twenty-seven north coast businesses are today celebrating their victories at the 2010 CountryLink North Coast Tourism Awards held at Opal Cove Resort in Coffs Harbour last night.  Continue Reading

Twitter and Facebook To Boost Tourism
Written by Terry Sara on Friday, 23 Jul 2010
Over a thousand new ‘twitter followers’ and hundreds of new ‘facebook’ fans are helping to promote Port Macquarie as a travel hotspot.   Continue Reading

Port Wins the Saltwater Freshwater Festival
Written by Alison Page on Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010
With over 12,000 people attending the inaugural festival held in Coffs Harbour on Australia Day this year, next year’s festival is shaping up to be a mammoth event with nationally renowned and local Aboriginal talent, workshops and markets.   Continue Reading

Whales make big splash In Port Macquarie
Written by Gabrielle Brewer on Tuesday, 13 Jul 2010
Port Macquarie is one of the best places to see the whales this season - it is the second most easterly point in NSW, which ensures close up encounters just metres off the coast, and a new luxury cruiser hits the waterways in August.  Continue Reading

620 Choralfest Delegates Come To Port Macquarie
Written by Liz Brennan on Thursday, 8 Jul 2010
Choirs, conductors and choral musicians from across Australia will be converging on the Glasshouse this week for Choralfest, four days of choral music, workshops, networking and professional development.  Continue Reading

The Glasshouse - One year on
Written by Terry Sara on Thursday, 1 Jul 2010
Twelve months ago the Glasshouse opened its doors to the curious public for the first time. And they have come in their thousands. And not just to see the building itself – but to enjoy performances and exhibitions, book accommodation and attend the multitude of public programs offered by the Glasshouse team.  Continue Reading