Port Macquarie
Located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia, Port Macquarie is a favourite tourist destination. Not only does it have beautiful beaches and rainforests, but is the Koala Capital of Australia. Not only these things and convict history, but if you get bored you can pick your own tomatoes or strawberries.
Below is a list of place we visited and things we did with links on this page. Should you want a more in depth story, links are provided further down the page.
- Beaches
- Glass House Regional Museum
- Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
- Koala Hospital
- Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum
- Port Macquarie Breakwall
- Port Macquarie Museum
- Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries
- Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk
- Tacking Point Lighthouse
Beaches
One of the great attractions to Port Macquarie is the amazing beaches. Surrounded by wonderful sandy beaches, there are plenty to choose from, whether you want ones close to town or more privacy a small drive away.
Flynns Beach
Oxley Beach
Rocky Beach Lookout
Shelly Beach
Town Beach
Glass House Art and Visitor Centre
Housing the Port Macquarie Theatre, Regional Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre, the Glasshouse Arts and Visitor Centre is a great place to visit, because not only does it have these things, but there are ruins in the basement!
The full story can be read here.
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
Located all over Port Macquarie and its surrounding districts on the NSW mid-north coast, The Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a fun way to find your way around town. Many businesses and attractions have sponsored one or more of the sculptures making it an interesting way to explore the area and as a bonus finding lots of them.
The full story can be read here.
Koala Hospital
Established in 1973 and dedicated to the to rescue, rehabilitation and release of wild koalas, the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital also helps visitor learn about this unique Australian animal.
The full story can be read here.
Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum
Preserving Port Macquarie’s maritime history, the Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum occupies two old Pilot Cottages dating from the 1890s. Originally used to house the pilot and the boatmen who assisted him but now repurposed into a museum.
The full story can be read here.
Port Macquarie Breakwall
This is a fun area near the town centre and next to Town Beach. The rocks of the break wall have been decorated by past visitors to make a colourful display along the beach.
Port Macquarie Museum
Located in the centre of town, the Port Macquarie Museum preserves the area’s history from colonial settlement and its dependance on the timber industry to the tourist destination it is today.
The full story can be read here.
Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries
A favourite with locals and tourists, Port Macquarie’s Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries is a fun place to pick your own fresh produce. Located only 20 minutes from the Port Macquarie CBD on the New South Wales mid-north coast, it’s a must-see place for visitors.
The full story can be read here.
Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk
Taking you through the rainforest canopy, the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk is a 1.3km loop that starts and ends at the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre.
The full story can be read here.
Tacking Point Lighthouse
Designed by James Barnett and built in 1879, Tacking Point Lighthouse is the thirteenth oldest lighthouse in Australia. With its own small carpark and located only 9km from Port Macquarie, it’s easy to get to.
The full story can be read here.
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To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.
This looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing.
Pleased that you liked it. Thankyou for reading.
Ah I’d love to visit the Koala hospital and also to see all the sculptures on the Koala trail. They are so cute, I hope we can do something for them to keep their population growing.
A great place to visit if you’re in Australia and a special way to see the koalas.
I’d also love to visit the koala hospital!!
It’s a great way to visit and help in the conservation of koalas
Interesting rock paintings! I like the museum with the old store fronts!
Thankyou for reading. Pleased that you liked it
This definitely caught my attention. Great area.Anita
Thanks Anita, pleased that you liked it. Shaun
Beaches are a great place to start exploring a place! Love the painted break wall and always happy to read about your cute koalas!
You’re right about the beaches and koalas!. Thanks for reading