Port Macquarie
What type of getaway do you want to escape to? No look further than Port Macquarie, a city of a lot of beaches and waterways in the northern of NSW. This place is one of the most popular holiday destinations for tourists, travellers and business people. Beautiful beaches and waterways are the most impression when you get here. You also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of water activities such as dolphin and whale watching, deep-sea fishing, water skiing, sailing, surfing and scuba diving. The city also provides you a chance to explore number of magnificent national parks to keep you and your family busy.
Port Macquarie - Things to do
There are many things for visitors to see and do in Port Macquarie once you get here. Some of them are surfing and swimming at one of 14 beautiful beaches or visiting historical buildings, museums and galleries.
Here are some suggestions you can enjoy :
a. Kayak Adventures
If you would like to discover the natural beauty of the Mid North Coast and surrounding areas of Port Macquarie, you would like to join a kayak tour. You will go to an adventure to discover the Hastings River and Kooloonbung Creek. At here, you will have a chance to see local marine and wildlife such as dolphins, fruit bats and water dragons. If you love doing activities which are more physical, you can try the adventures Fresh Water Rapids challenge. Kayaking is fun, safe and with us suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
b. Glasshouse Port Macquarie
The Glasshouse is the regional arts centre in Port Macquarie and a premier venue for conferences and meetings in NSW. Designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, the Glasshouse offers a world of cultural experience, state-of-the-art technical facilities and flexible venues for performance, leisure and hire. The Glasshouse is designed to cater for a range of activities from business presentations to social events. Each year, the Glasshouse presents many performances by national touring companies, providing the best presentations of music, opera, comedy and dance.
c. Scuba Diving
Scuba diving with grey nurse sharks, wobbegongs, corals, sea snakes and colourful fish is an enjoyable experience you should definitetly try . You can find many dive sites around which offer this scuba activity such as Bonnies Reef, Old Faithful and Mermaid Reef. Diving at these sites is truly amazing. At certain times of the year you can be diving with 20 or 30 sharks at once all cruising around you.
d Whale watching
Another activity which you really want to try when you get in the area is whale watching. It offers people the ability to see whales and their activities and experience the whales in their own environment.
From July through to October, you have the opportunity to join whale watching activities in Port Macquarie. You will find quite many companies offering this activity that can take you out to get up close with some of the largest mammals on the Earth. In many cases the whales are happy to come right up to the boat and show off for people . They enjoy putting on amazing shows for people. They can be seen jumping out of the water or helping to propel dolphins out of the water. This opportunity can bring you one of the most unforgettable experience in your life .
e. 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.
Open time: seven days a week from 9am to 5pm for the whole year except for Xmas.
Location: 61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
Port Macquarie holiday accommodation
There is a range of accommodation in Port Macquarie you can select from when you get to Port Macquarie. Depending on your budget, location and number of people, you can select Port Macquarie serviced apartments with spacious areas and a private and fully equipped kitchen to cook your own meals. You also choose a luxury boutique hotel room which are very unique, trendy and stylish. Another option is cottages, cabins and houses. They suit your needs and budget. They are designed to make your stay as comfortable and carefree as possible with many amenities such as a microwave, TV and fully equipped kitchen.
Serviced apartments in Port Macquarie
Almost serviced apartments in Port Macquarie are a type of furnished apartment . They are available for both short-term and long-term stays. They are less expensive than luxury hotel rooms, but they provide enough amenities for daily use . Guests can use modern facilities such as TV, DVD and internet access . Some serviced apartments even have many luxury features such as European-style gourmet kitchens, full-sized washer and dryer and ceramic tiled bathrooms.
One feature of serviced apartments in Port Macquarie is that they have spacious areas . Most apartments offer more than 1 bedroom so a group of travellers can share the cost of one apartment and stay together. Serviced apartments are private and more comfortable.
Finally, with a comfortable, private and fully equipped kitchen, guests can cook their own meals.
Macquarie Waters
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel is one of the most popular serviced apartments in Port Macquarie for tourists, businesses, travellers and surfers. It is a stylish 4.5 star boutique hotel and apartment complex in the Port Macquarie town centre, adjacent to the waterfront . The apartment is adjacent to the waterfront and is a short stroll to popular Town Beach and the Hastings River.
It is recognised by many travellers and tourists as one of the best serviced apartments in Port Macquarie designed with a range of style rooms for short-term to long-term stays.
Macquarie Waters is rated 4.5 stars for its hotels and apartments. It is fully equipped with washing machine, free wi-fi, and a comfortable kitchen.
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities for its guests to enjoy :
- Heated outdoor pool and spa.
- Poolside BBQ area.
- Roof deck with water views.
- Secure onsite undercover parking.
And much more.
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 260km from Newcastle, 420km from Sydney and 510km from Brisbane. 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.
