Port Macquarie

Bordered by rolling hills and fringed by beautiful coastline and beaches, Port Macquarie makes for the perfect holiday destination for your next trip away. Located at the mouth of Hastings River, Port Macquarie is almost surrounded by water with its snaking river and waterways and the Pacific Ocean that ribbons its shores, you can spend time at its nine different beaches and inlets or cruise the Hasting River to discover its many delights. Port Macquarie is a bustling coastal city with much to offer, no matter what your tastes are, so if you are searching for something romantic, a holiday spot for the next family trip away with the kids, somewhere ideal for your next function, corporate meeting or perhaps an upcoming wedding, then Port Macquarie awaits you.

Book into one of the high rise beachfront apartment buildings overlooking the ocean or perhaps something closer to the main city centre appeals to you the most or even arrange to stay in something luxurious where you can retreat to for that special occasion! There are boutique hotels, resorts, budget motor inns, self contained apartments, bed and breakfasts and holiday houses all providing wonderful accommodation for you to stay at, which will give you every opportunity to experience all that Port Macquarie has to offer.

Enjoy the patrolled beaches, surf the local breaks or join a surfing lesson which will have you standing in no time at all! You can soak up the glorious sun while lazing on one of the beaches or kick back on a river cruise for the day to cruise the Hastings River. Port Macquarie is all about having fun and really enjoying life, where its vibrant atmosphere lends itself to lazy lunches by the water, fine dining in the CBD, shopping, family activities for all ages and water sports galore. Do a spot of fishing to see what you can reel in, visit the wildlife park with the kids or watch migrating whales between July and October on one of the whale watching cruises.

Port Macquarie is a holiday destination where you can do nothing or something every minute of the day and then dine out for dinner come night fall, sit and have a drink in one of the bars and pubs or simply just relax on your private balcony with a glass of wine as you gaze out onto uninterrupted ocean views. Whether it is the nightlife that attracts you, the beautiful beaches, water sports and surrounding hinterland or even the cruises, charters and family activities and attractions, there really is something for every one of all ages within Port Macquarie. When you combine all of these attractions with the surrounding wineries, cellar doors, vineyards and winery estates around Port Macquarie that you can either see on your own watch or with one of the food and wine tours that depart daily, you really do have a recipe for a perfect holiday by the sea.

With a touch of country and a coastal atmosphere that will have you relaxed in no time at all, it is no wonder why so many travellers and tourists alike are drawn to Port Macquarie in New South Wales. See what treasures await you for your trip to Port Macquarie and come and discover the many sights and delights that have put this city on the map!

Port Macquarie Tracking Point LIghthouse

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