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THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO SEE
Springtime Escape!
Port Macquarie offers a plethora of activities many within a short 9-minute drive of the venue including swimming, surfing, renowned wineries, breweries, and championship golf courses.
With the start of spring Port Macquarie offers ideal conditions for surfing and swimming, cruising the local sheltered coves and whale & dolphin spotting.
Away from the water there are lush rainforests and scenic farmlands in the beautiful hinterland, not to mention the world's largest urban koala population.
A little further out are camel rides and wine tours.
If you are more of a "home body", treat yourself at Day Spa next door, indulge in the local restaurants featuring local fresh produce and wines, or step back in history with a walking tour of the local museums and historical buildings.
Find out more about Port Macquarie at visitnsw.com
Koala Hospital
The koala hospital rehabilitates sick and injured koalas conducts important research into saving koala populations in the wild. No entry fee but a donation is appreciated.
Billabong Zoo
Want to pat a koala or dingo, stroke a baby croc, or hand-feed a red panda cheetah or kangaroo? Billabong Zoo offers free keeper talks, and many other rewarding animal encounters.
Coastal Walking Trail
Take the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - a 9.1 km (2 hr) trail following the coast between Westport Park, near the town center, and Tacking Point Lighthouse. The walk passes
Tacking Point Lighthouse
If you don't fancy the Coastal Walk the Tacking Point Lighthouse can be accessed by the stairs from Lighthouse Beach or there is limited parking around the lighthouse, although parking is limited.
Camel Rides
After taking in the lighthouse you might like to join a camel safari for a 30-minute ride along Lighthouse Beach. Details available at: the Port Macquarie Camels website.
Sea Acres Rainforest
If you prefer bushwalking,you can take a stroll along the Rainforest Boardwalk in Sea Acres National Park, which is easy 1.3-kilometer circuit through the reserve which runs from the Visitors Centre. There are a few guided tours during the day or you can do a self guided tour.
Whale Watching
Whale-watching tours allow you to watch humpbacks passing close to Port Macquarie on their migration from May to November each year.
Cruises dock a 100 metre stroll along the foreshore from the venue.
Beaches
Greater Port Macquarie has 18 different beaches to choose from, of which 6 are lifeguard patrolled, 8 are dog friendly and almost all of them suitable for swimming and surfing.
Port Macquarie’s beaches are clean and the perfect spot for visitors of all ages.
Vineyards & Distilleries
Port Macquarie has several wineries and distilleries to visit. For details visit:
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