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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  Australia  /  New South Wales  /  Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie

4.4
Wildlife Areas · Hiking Trails · Lighthouses
Known for its numerous beaches and resident koala population, Port Macquarie offers visitors a welcoming environment in which to unwind. Closely tied to the sugar cane industry and missionary settlement, Port Macquarie has grown to become a thriving city of over 40,000 inhabitants. The city is a popular retirement destination. Take a peek at our custom trip planner: Port Macquarie and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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    Top tours near Port Macquarie

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    Popular things to do in Port Macquarie

    Coastal walk ©
    Hiking Trail
    Coastal walk
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Koala Hospital ©
    Wildlife Area
    Koala Hospital
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Port Macquarie ©
    National Park
    Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Port Macquarie
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Port Macquarie

    Amaroo Cruises ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Amaroo Cruises
    Forster
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Trial Bay Gaol ©
    Historic Site
    Trial Bay Gaol
    South West Rocks
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Brother Mountain
    Mountain
    North Brother Mountain
    Laurieton
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse
    Lighthouse
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse
    South West Rocks
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Port Macquarie

    Hastings River
    Water Body
    Hastings River
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    St Thomas Anglican Church ©
    Church
    St Thomas Anglican Church
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Port Macquarie Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Port Macquarie Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Black Duck Brewery ©
    Brewery
    Black Duck Brewery
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Port Macquarie

    Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park ©
    Theme Park
    Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Port Macquarie Camel Safari's
    Safari
    Port Macquarie Camel Safari's
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Lighthouse Beach ©
    Water Body
    Lighthouse Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shelly Beach ©
    Water Body
    Shelly Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Port Macquarie

    Abundance Lifestyle & Garden ©
    Garden
    Abundance Lifestyle & Garden
    Sancrox
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park ©
    Park
    Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Port Macquarie Skate Park ©
    Playground
    Port Macquarie Skate Park
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve ©
    Park
    Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve
    Lake Cathie
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Port Macquarie

    Little Bay
    Water Body
    Little Bay
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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