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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. Plan your trip to Port Macquarie and other Australia destinations using our handy Australia trip planner.
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    Top Port Macquarie tours

    FROM $1,666 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Whale Watching Tour from Adelaide
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $802 BOOK WITH VIATOR Self-guided Coast Walks - Noosa To Sydney 6 Days ( Dep 25 Sep 2019, 24 Sep 2020)
    Duration: 6 days
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    FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Secret Vines Experience Port Macquarie
    Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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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
    Tacking Point Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Tacking Point Lighthouse
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ricardoes Tomatoes and U-Pick Strawberry Farm ©
    Farm
    Ricardoes Tomatoes and U-Pick Strawberry Farm
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Port Macquarie

    Amaroo Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Amaroo Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises
    Forster
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Brother Mountain
    Mountain
    North Brother Mountain
    Laurieton
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Trial Bay Gaol ©
    Historic Site
    Trial Bay Gaol
    South West Rocks
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse
    South West Rocks
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Port Macquarie

    Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park ©
    Zoo
    Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Lighthouse Beach ©
    Water Body
    Lighthouse Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shelly Beach ©
    Water Body
    Shelly Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory ©
    Observatory
    Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Port Macquarie

    Hastings River ©
    Water Body
    Hastings River
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Port Macquarie Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Port Macquarie Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Frankie's Travel ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Frankie's Travel
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    Spa
    Spas
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wineries in Port Macquarie

    Long Point Vineyard ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Long Point Vineyard
    Lake Cathie
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Innes Lake Vineyards
    Winery / Vineyard
    Innes Lake Vineyards
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cassegrain Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Cassegrain Wines
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Port Macquarie

    Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve ©
    Park
    Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve
    Lake Cathie
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mrs York's Garden ©
    Garden
    Mrs York's Garden
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Abundance Lifestyle & Garden ©
    Garden
    Abundance Lifestyle & Garden
    Sancrox
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Livvi’s Place Playground
    Playground
    Livvi’s Place Playground
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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