About the city
If you are a fan of coastal holidays, Port Macquarie should be at the top of your list of destinations. Port Macquarie is situated within the local government area of Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire. It was first visited in 1818 by Europeans. Today Port Macquarie has become a beautiful and diverse region packed with lots of things to see and do . Visitors will have a chance to visit many beautiful waterways and beaches, heritage sites, museums, galleries and national parks.
Visitors can also enjoy plenty of water activities such as surfing, water skiing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching . All of those activities and many others will keep you busy for your stay, there's never a dull moment in Port Macquarie!
Port Macquarie is approximately 260 km from Newcastle, 400 km from Sydney and 510 km from Brisbane. It is a four hour drive north of Sydney or a seven hour drive south of Brisbane. The town centre is just 15 minutes off the Pacific Highway.
Things to see and do in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie offers a wide range of things for people of all ages to see and do ranging from surfing, high-speed boats, to scenic river cruises, whale watching, oyster farms and much more.
Here are some of things and activities you can see and do when you get to Port
Macquarie .
a. Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park is a wildlife park and koala breeding centre. The park was opened in 1989 and features a wide variety of Australian animals, exotic animals, reptiles and birds such as koalas, monkeys, kangaroos, wallabies, snow leopards, wombats, lizards and many types of birds. Visitors can enjoy animal presentations and have their photos taken with koalas or dingoes.
The park is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. It is also open on public holidays, except Christmas Day.
Location: 61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
b. National Parks
National parks are one of features of Port Macquarie that sets it apart as a holiday destination. There are variety of national parks you can visit such as Sea Acres national park and rainforest centre, Dooragan national park, Willi Willi national park, Hinterland villages and spectacular waterfalls.
Dooragan national park is known for its high conservation, recreational and cultural values. This place is an area of special significance to Aboriginal culture.
Located between the Macleay and Hastings valley, the Willi Willi national park is known as a rainforest mountain park. It is over 1100 metres above the sea level. The park protects many species of plants, birds and animals and a rainforest environment. Visitors can enjoy a delightful picnic area on the beautiful Wilson River, deep in the forest .
Where to stay
Visitors have plenty of choices when they come to stay in Port Macquarie . Some options include cottages, serviced apartments, regular hotels and boutique hotels. Most Port Macquarie serviced apartments have full facilities and daily-use amenities for guests. One option you may like to stay in is a serviced apartment. The benefits of serviced apartments in Port Macquarie include cheaper rates, fully equipped kitchen so you can cook your own meals and large living space so you can share with your colleagues or family.
The best apartment in Port Macquarie - Macquarie Waters
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel is one of the first options for visitors to select a service apartment when they come Port Macquarie. It is a stylish 4.5 star hotel located just two blocks from the thriving town centre of Port Macquarie. Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel features some of the best superbly appointed hotel rooms and self contained apartments. It is the best Port Macquarie holiday accommodation designed with a range of options from traditional style rooms for short stays, 1 bedroom serviced apartments to 2 or 3 bedroom serviced apartments if you would like to share with your family.
Hotel Information:
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel
11 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Phone: (02) 6584 5755
How to get there
Port Macquarie is located midway between Sydney and Brisbane just off the Pacific Highway on the NSW mid north coast . It is a four hour drive north of Sydney or a seven hour drive south of Brisbane. The town centre is 15 minutes off the Pacific Highway, so it's a short detour before hitting the road again.
Port Macquarie is less than one hour flying time from Sydney. Qantas Link and Virgin Australia provide daily flights between Sydney and Port Macquarie, so you can get there easily at any time.
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