Greater Port Macquarie

21/01/2025

For those on holiday sleeping in, we’ve got you 👊 catching the stunning hues of a morning just for you ☀️

21/01/2025

Reflections North Haven with the hot tip 🙌

TO DO: ✅ Climb up North Brother Mountain for some of the most accessible panoramic views on the east coast of Australia. It is the best seat in the house for the sunrise if you are an early riser, or take a picnic breakfast. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also attempt the Laurieton Track, or even paragliding!

20/01/2025

Fun with the family doesn't have to break the bank!
There's so much to do in our region that's completely free or cheap as chips!

Some of our favourites:
🌳 Visit the 'Old BottleButt' Tree in Burrawan State Forest
👣 Stroll along the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk
🖼️ Enjoy a cultural experience at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie
🚴‍♂️ Shred on the Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park Trails

💛 Check out our full guide to Greater Port Macquarie on a budget:
https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/top-22-things-to-do-under-10

17/01/2025

The beautiful outside space The Terrace Port Macquarie at The Bowl Port Macquarie is the perfect day-to-night destination 🍻

🌮 Enjoy live music on the main deck, catch up with friends whilst enjoying a cocktail or a craft beer on tap, or spend a relaxing afternoon with your pup by your side - The Terrace has it all!

🎶 Head to their website to see the live music and dog breed-specific meet up events calendar:
https://theterrace2444.com/

16/01/2025

Did you catch Sam Mac and the Sunrise team this morning getting a taste of some of Port Mac’s arts, culture and food scene?

What a great morning in celebration of our beautiful region! Thanks for coming to Port Mac, Sunrise 🙌

If you missed it, watch here: https://7plus.com.au/sunrise

14/01/2025

🌳 Mt Seaview Resort offer idyllic camping, cabin and group accommodation right on the Hastings River.
🌿 Perfect for a couples retreat, large family gatherings, weddings, education groups and business events.

🌟 Now's the time to book with January's offer:
Stay for 2 nights this January and enjoy the 3rd night FREE!
Or stay for 5 nights and jump on a FREE half day Safari Tour!
👉 Use code: JANUARY2025DEALS
Call 02 6587 7255 to book or head to their website:
https://mountseaviewresort.com.au/

14/01/2025

Starting in the Camden Haven and working its way North to Port Mac, this 3-day Itinerary aims to give you the highlights of the region 👇

Starting in the Camden Haven and working its way North to Port Mac, this 3-day Itinerary aims to give you the highlights! Day 1 CLIMB, DRIVE or PARAGLIDE NORTH BROTHER MOUNTAIN An easy 20 minute drive south of Port Macquarie, you'll find yourself in the gorgeous Camden Haven . Climb up North…

11/01/2025

'I'm bored' said no kid ever in . And if they do, here's the answer 👇

🟧 A day in the water at Stoney Park NSW. Featuring a Cable Wake and Aqua Park. Located at Telegraph Point.
🟨 Giddy up on a bush, beach or pub ride with Hastings River Horse Riding
🟧 Jump, play, slide, laugh, lose control and explore the forest with family and friends at WildNets
🟨 Pick your own strawberries and enjoy the best scones and jam in the region at Ricardoes Tomatoes
🟧 Hop aboard the lighthouse beach express with Port Macquarie Camel Safaris
🟨 Step back in time with a visit to Timbertown Wauchope, where you can ride the steam train on a trip through the forest

08/01/2025

Immerse yourself in nature on a Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk tour 🌿

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are running guided tours of where you’ll enjoy a walk under the lush canopy of this rare and spectacular coastal rainforest.

The boardwalk has gentle grades perfect for families and no steps meaning it is fully accessible for wheelchairs, prams, and visitors with limited mobility.

January tour dates:
🌿 Monday 13th
🌿 Tuesday 14th
🌿 Wednesday 15th
🌿 Thursday 16th
🌿 Monday 20th
🌿 Tuesday 21st
🌿 Wednesday 22nd
🌿 Thursday 23rd

Tours run for 40 minutes and depart at 10am, 11am and 12pm.
Cost: Adult $10, Child $5 and Family $25.

For more information and to book visit bit.ly/40rTJm0


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07/01/2025

🎡 Enjoy classic family fun at Youngs Family Carnival every night 6pm-10pm.

💰 $2 Entry
📍Westport Park, Port Macquarie
🗓 Every night until 18th January
🛑 16 Years & under MUST be accompanied by an adult
🎢 Unlimited Ride Wristbands - $40 per person
🎡 Rides for Big & Little Kids
🌭 Delicious Dagwood Dog, Twisted Potatoes, Poffertjes, Fairy Floss, Slushies and Lemonade

05/01/2025

We are incredibly proud to have some of the best food artisans and growers on the NSW East Coast.
Check them all out with this trail for your next visit 👇

PLAN YOUR ITINERARY AND HIT THE ROAD! Taste Trails are our specially curated 'Insider's Guides', providing local insights into some of the region's best experiences so you can plan your own self-drive trail (note that operator opening times and booking requirements vary, so please check details…

04/01/2025

🤩 What a cracker of a way to bring in 2025!
The Aurora Australis captured beautifully by Wild Talons Photography at Tacking Point Lighthouse👌

Did you wake up early to see it?

04/01/2025

Pup-friendly Port Mac has a bunch of great dog parks, designated dog-friendly beaches, cafes, bars, restaurants and walks that will keep you and your doggo happy. Check out our top pawesome ideas for you and your pooch.

🐾 Salty Crew Kiosk is right on Town Beach, and a regular catch up spot for dogs and their owners.

🐾 Nobbys Beach is dog heaven! It's spectacularly beautiful, and full of playful pups. Our tip, park up the top of the 'Kenny Walk' on Pacific Drive, and take the 5-10 minute coastal walk around to Nobbys.

🐾 Little Turkey not only dishes up incredible Turkish food in divine cabanas in their garden, they even have a menu designed especially for your pup!

🐾 COAST Lighthouse Beach with its treats and drinks for you and your hound, their dog-friendly vibe will have you jumping around.

🐾 Lighthouse Beach (South of Watonga Rocks) is also a dog-lovers delight. A huge run of off-leash beach, often shared with Camels, 4WD's and sometimes horses as well.

🐾 The Port Macquarie Coastal Walk is the perfect spot to bond with your pup while enjoying the fresh sea breeze and getting some exercise in.

🐾 Beach Break Cafe North Haven is pup-friendly. Just ask Harley who's a sucker for their dutch pancakes.

🐾 Chop 'n Chill is the perfect spot to kick back and enjoy some great food with your pup by your side.

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02/01/2025

The vibrant mural art scene in Port Macquarie and surrounds continues to grow! We've seen a stunning collection of new public murals unveiled across the region - be sure to keep your eyes out for these.

🎨 Bonny Hills Water Reservoir, Skyline Place, Bonny Hills
🎨 Gordon and Buller Street Underpass, Port Macquarie
🎨 Wilson Bridge Pylon, Telegraph Point


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01/01/2025

With stunning beach vistas as their backdrop and filled with crystal clear waters, there’s something truly magic about rock pools. Our coastline is dotted with these tidal treasures just waiting to be found.



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30/12/2024

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No. 1️⃣ Camden Haven

🚙🌴 A scenic 30 minute drive south of Port Macquarie will bring you to our coastal gem Camden Haven.

☕🛍️🥾 Enjoy great local cafes, boutiques and a leisurely walk along the 11km shared pathway between North Haven and Pilot Beach.

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29/12/2024

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No. 2️⃣ - Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

Our Coastal Walk isn't just a stroll; it's a curated journey, blending natural beauty and delectable bites.

But let's break up this 9km of paradise into bite sized chunks:
1. Easy-does it: Begin your coastal odyssey at Westport Park for a gentle amble to town beach (2km)
2. Historical stroll: Town Beach to Flynns Beach (2.2km)
3. Cafe capers and seaside serenity: Flynns Beach to Shelly Beach (2.2km)
4. Cliffside Grandeur: Shelly Beach to Tacking Point Lighthouse (2.7km)



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28/12/2024

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No. 3️⃣ - Boorganna Nature Reserve

🌿 This beautiful place is Boorganna Nature Reserve just outside the quaint village of Comboyne.

Take your time soaking up the beautiful and varied scenery here, which encompasses no less than six types of rainforest among nearly 400ha of diverse vegetation, ranging from eucalypt forest to luxuriant subtropical rainforest and the stunning Rawson Falls.

Forest bathing at its best 👌