Port Macquarie - The most beautiful coastal spot in NSW
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 see a range of beautiful beaches and waterways, national parks, heritage sites, museums and galleries .
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 has a range of things to see and do for people of all ages 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. First opened in 1989, today the park is home to many Australian animals, exotic animals, birds, reptiles and koalas . There are also some animal presentations daily. Visitors can have their photograph 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
The national parks in Port Macquarie offer lots of things for visitors to see and enjoy.
Some of the national parks you can visit include Sea Acres national park and rainforest centre, Dooragan national park, Willi Willi national park and Hinterland villages of spectacular waterfalls, and much more .
The Dooragan national park became nature reserve in 1997 due to its high conservation, recreational and cultural value . 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 some of the best subtropical and warm temperature rain forests in Australia, protecting many species of plants, birds and animals. . Visitors can enjoy a picnic on the banks of the beautiful Wilson River.
Apartments in Port Macquarie
There are quite a lot of options for visitors that want to stay in Port Macquarie. Some options include cottages, serviced apartments, regular hotels and boutique hotels. Most accommodation have full facilities and daily-use amenities for guests. One option you may like to stay in when you get to Port Macquarie 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.
Macquarie Waters
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in 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 one of the best Port Macquarie apartments designed with a range of hotel rooms 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
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