Pro

Early Australian History, great natural beauty
Con

Poor beaches
In a nutshell

Despite its busy ness Port Macquarie still provides peace and quiet too.
ettiewyn Says: Kooloonbung Creek runs right through the town of Port Macquarie, west of the middle of the town. It originates in the ocean and runs inland from here, through the Kooloombung Creek Nature Park (see seperate tip). When I stayed in Port Macquarie, my hostel was in the west of...
1 Review and 4 Opinions "The Village Resort is spread over nearly five hectares and includes 32 Polynesian style bungalows,...
Beau Thai: Western-style Thai food
colin_bramso Says: A very popular restaurant, probably because the food is adapted to western tastes, less spicy with less flavours than authentic Thai cuisine.A good crowd makes a good atmosphere, which Beau Thai has. The service is friendly and informal, the menu offers some dishes which are...
ettiewyn Says: Port Macquarie lies on the Greyhound route from Sydney to Brisbane and thus, it is very easily accessible. The two most popular stops from here are Sydney, which is about six hours away (about 50 - 70AUD) and Byron Bay in the north, which is six hours as well (about 100AUD)....
Painting & Graffiti on Sea Wall
Mikebb Says: A walk along the riverfront near the river mouth you will see the rock seawall which has been very colourfully decorated by potential artists and graffitti talents. An amusing distraction from the beauty of the Hastings River. Having this area for graffiti expression helps...
Camden Vale Orchid Society Spring Show
Mikebb Says: During our week in Port Macquarie we saw a notice advertising the Spring Show and decided to make the half hour drive to beautiful Camden Haven located along the mouth of the Camden Haven river.The Orchid Show was held in the Laurieton United Servicemens' Club and you were...
Mikebb Says: For those who wish to enjoy a game of golf there is a great club nearby providing social golf everyday. The pro shop can provide you with hire clubs and any other necessary equipment with the cafe open for lunch every day.
Allman Hill - The Port's First Cemetery
Mikebb Says: Allman Hill is a great place to visit to obtain fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Hastings River and the landscape to the hills in the distance. However its original use was for the first cemetery in Port Macquarie in 1821. The original gravestones are retained and a...
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PORT MACQUARIE NSW AUSTRALIA - Located mid way between Sydney and Brisbane on the east coast of NSW, Australia.
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Q: Is there a restuarant or cafe run by a Mel & Gloria Davis still opperating there? Ive heard it was good?

A: I don't have a personal knowledge unfortunately but I did google their name as a restaurant in Port Macquarie (hoping you meant NSW), and all that came up was a address...
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Best Destination On NSW North Coast

Whilst travelling from Brisbane to Sydney we stopped at Port Macquarie for a week and enjoyed this beautiful town and surrounding districts. It was the commencement of Spring , but it could have been...
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Port Macquarie - not just for holidays

Port was always known as "God's waiting room". It referred to the propensity of tourists who had holidayed there and ended up retiring there. The majority of them were from south of the town. Sydney,...
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Holiday destination on the Mid North Coast.

Port Macquarie is a large and attractive holiday destination on the Mid North Coast. In our opinion it must be one of the best tourist destinations on the New South Wales coast.
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Originally when I set off from home (Coffs Harbour) I was thinking to travel to Sydney to visit the rels for a few days. Well as I approached Nambucca Heads I thought........I will just pop in for a...
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