Port Macquarie
Heard of it? Probably. Think you know it? Possibly not. Once a sleepy holiday town, this princess has well and truly awoken!
This place is such a vibe
Take a sunrise swim followed by brekkie overlooking the ocean. Search out art for the home or produce for the pantry. Have the luxuriously long lunch. Meet the wine makers. Hire a BBQ Boat on the river for a relaxed arvo of fishing with friends. Linger over a cocktail and sunset with your mates under fringed umbrellas.
Fresh salty air, frolicking dolphins and views to die for. We try not to carry on about it, but hey, when you've got it, flaunt it!
Take your foot off the pedal
The thriving CBD of Port Macquarie is surrounded by water, with the Hastings River on one side and stunning beaches on the other, making it one of NSW's most walkable towns. Relaxed and friendly, you'll feel right at home in bare feet or high heels.
Home to some of Australia’s favourite attractions and activities including the Koala Hospital, Billabong Zoo, Camel Safaris, Cassegrain Wines, Port Jet Cruise Whale Watching, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, The Glasshouse Theatre & Regional Gallery, and the hugely popular Coastal Walk, Port Macquarie is not just a pretty face. You’d better come and see what all the fuss is about…
Popular Activities and Attractions
Do the Walk n' Fork!
Think Pub Crawl, but with Cafes instead. And substitute crawl for the most stunning Coastal Walk on the East Coast. The Walk n' Fork can be tackled over a day (16km return), with regular swim/snorkel/snack/coffee breaks, or you can choose to do a smaller section!
Top Spots for Sundowners
We love a good sunset session, and Port Mac delivers with waterside bars to sip away and admire the changing light. So, we've rounded up our top picks. Bottoms up!
Art, Culture & History
We are on Birpai Land. The history of this place is ancient, sometimes brutal, and always fascinating. This is a community filled with creatives of all kinds, reflected in our public art, galleries, theatres, stages and makers. Don't miss the nightly screening of Wakulda on the Historic Courthouse.
Things to do
Go forth and ride, bounce, surf, fly, wander, wonder, cast, smooch, snap, glide, buy, paddle, saddle, savour, and then, when all is said and done, you can snooze.
Animal Encounters
Animal encounters including koalas, whales, camels, horses, kangaroos, leopards, red pandas, crocs, monkeys, meerkats and more. Sure, some are cuddlier than others, but all of them are amazing. Oh, and if you're bringing your doggo with you, we've got some great suggestions to give you both a great time :)
Top Picks
Town Beach Port Macquarie
Town Beach is very popular in Port Macquarie owing to its location near the centre of town. It is a patrolled beach for most of the year and has mode…
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is situated in the grounds of the historic and beautiful Roto House. It is the world's first hospital dedicated sol…
