Alecia’s guidebook
Beaches
A great family beach with natural swimming lagoon and surf at the Northern end. Picnic areas for groups, with outdoor BBQs and public toilets. A great place for spotting nature, with monitor lizards and brush turkeys!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelly Beach
A great family beach with natural swimming lagoon and surf at the Northern end. Picnic areas for groups, with outdoor BBQs and public toilets. A great place for spotting nature, with monitor lizards and brush turkeys!
A safe patrolled swimming beach popular with tourists, learn to surf school and a great cafe almost on the sand!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flynns Book Cafe
A safe patrolled swimming beach popular with tourists, learn to surf school and a great cafe almost on the sand!
An expansive long beach with a patrolled area and as the name suggests, the lighthouse! The cafe at Tacking Point has yummy breakfast & coffee!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lighthouse Beach
An expansive long beach with a patrolled area and as the name suggests, the lighthouse! The cafe at Tacking Point has yummy breakfast & coffee!
Popular family friendly patrolled beach, can have good waves too!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Playa de la Ciudad
1 Munster StPopular family friendly patrolled beach, can have good waves too!
Miners Beach
This beach is popular with Naturists (swimwear / clothing is optional for some)
Nobbys Beach
Pacific DrDog friendly beach!
Things to do
Great fun, natural water park for the whole family (on a lake)
https://www.stoneyaquapark.com.au
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stoney Aqua Park
16 Hacks Ferry RdGreat fun, natural water park for the whole family (on a lake)
https://www.stoneyaquapark.com.au
Family fun experiencing Australia's gold rush history
https://timbertown.com.au
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timbertown
2325 Oxley HwyFamily fun experiencing Australia's gold rush history
https://timbertown.com.au
Great rainforest walk and cafe
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/sea-acres-rainforest-centre
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de la Selva Tropical de Sea Acres
159 Pacific DrGreat rainforest walk and cafe
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/visitor-centres/sea-acres-rainforest-centre
Must see in Port Macquarie our famous Koala Hospital!
https://www.koalahospital.org.au
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hospital de Koalas
Lord StreetMust see in Port Macquarie our famous Koala Hospital!
https://www.koalahospital.org.au
Good golf, nice clubhouse. If it's a hot day, try the evening tee off!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wauchope Country Club
24 King StGood golf, nice clubhouse. If it's a hot day, try the evening tee off!
Best golf course!
https://www.portmacquariegolf.com.au
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Macquarie Golf Club
698 Ocean DrBest golf course!
https://www.portmacquariegolf.com.au
Learn to Surf!
http://www.portmacquariesurfschool.com.au
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Macquarie Surf School
46 Pacific DrLearn to Surf!
http://www.portmacquariesurfschool.com.au
Organic tomatoes & strawberry picking!
http://www.ricardoes.com
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ricardoes Tomatoes
221 Blackmans Point RdOrganic tomatoes & strawberry picking!
http://www.ricardoes.com
Port Macquarie Day Spa
1 Hay StThe history of Port Macquarie!
See Australian animals up close!
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
61 Billabong DrSee Australian animals up close!
Raining? Catch a movie!
www.majesticcinemas.com.au
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Majestic cinemas
Clarence StreetRaining? Catch a movie!
www.majesticcinemas.com.au
Raining on a Sunday?
2 movies back to back for (under) the price of one! Nice old school cinema
http://www.plazatheatre.com.au
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Theatre
47 Bold StRaining on a Sunday?
2 movies back to back for (under) the price of one! Nice old school cinema
http://www.plazatheatre.com.au
Art & Farmers markets.
Check out all markets:
www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on/events/markets-category
Foreshore Markets, Port Macquarie
21 Park StArt & Farmers markets.
Check out all markets:
www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on/events/markets-category
Our main concert venue, lots of shows to suit all different tastes
https://www.glasshouse.org.au
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Hay StreetOur main concert venue, lots of shows to suit all different tastes
https://www.glasshouse.org.au
All types of water cruises, from scenic whale watching to thrill seeking Jet boats!
http://www.portjet.com.au
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Macquarie Fishing Charters
74 Clarence StAll types of water cruises, from scenic whale watching to thrill seeking Jet boats!
http://www.portjet.com.au
Take a scenic flight by Sea Plane!
www.portmacquarieseaplanes.com.au
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Macquarie Seaplanes
1 Short StTake a scenic flight by Sea Plane!
www.portmacquarieseaplanes.com.au
Deep Sea Fishing Charters
http://www.portmacquariefishingcharters.com.au
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Macquarie Fishing Charters
74 Clarence StDeep Sea Fishing Charters
http://www.portmacquariefishingcharters.com.au
Hire your own boat, BBQ boat or stand up paddleboard!
http://www.jordans.com.au
Jordan's Boating Centre and Holiday Park
11 Mcinherney ClHire your own boat, BBQ boat or stand up paddleboard!
http://www.jordans.com.au
Horse riding!
http://www.bellrowanvalley.com.au
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding
20 Crows RdHorse riding!
http://www.bellrowanvalley.com.au
Port Macquarie Helicopters
9 Keena PlaceScenic helicopter tours
https://portmacquariehelicopters.com.au
Arthouse industries offer glass bead making (and many other) creative workshops
Check out the list:
http://www.arthouseindustries.com.au
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthouse Industries
21 Clarence StArthouse industries offer glass bead making (and many other) creative workshops
Check out the list:
http://www.arthouseindustries.com.au
Hydro golf (hitting targets in the water) and a good putt putt course
http://hydrogolf.com.au
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hydro Golf and Putt Putt
10 Boundary StHydro golf (hitting targets in the water) and a good putt putt course
http://hydrogolf.com.au
Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf
3 Lindfield Park RdGreat putt putt golf!
www.portmacquariegolfrange.com.au
Graham Seers Cyclery
57 Hastings River DriveHire a bicycle & helmet
https://www.grahamseerscyclery.com.au
Gordon Street Cycles
163 Gordon StreetHire a bicycle & helmet
http://www.gordonstreetcycles.com.au
Ricks Dive School
Learn to scuba dive
http://ricksdiveschool.com.au
Cafes
Great casual cafe at the surf club with views to Lighthouse Beach. Excellent breakfast rolls and coffee! (try the Bacon & Egg Roll (B&E) on Steroids - adds guacamole, tomato and lettuce.
Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club
40 Matthew Flinders DrGreat casual cafe at the surf club with views to Lighthouse Beach. Excellent breakfast rolls and coffee! (try the Bacon & Egg Roll (B&E) on Steroids - adds guacamole, tomato and lettuce.
Great little cafe almost on the sand! Can get busy at times, very popular.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandbox
36 Tuppenny RdGreat little cafe almost on the sand! Can get busy at times, very popular.
Great takeaway coffee (and boutique fashion store next door!)
http://megandme.com.au
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meg & Me
6-14 Clarence StGreat takeaway coffee (and boutique fashion store next door!)
http://megandme.com.au
Bittersweet Cafe - Amazing little cafe, excellent bacon & egg rolls and elaborate cakes & pastries
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lighthouse Beach Takeaway
42 Watonga StBittersweet Cafe - Amazing little cafe, excellent bacon & egg rolls and elaborate cakes & pastries
Abundance Lifestyle & Garden
274 Rawdon Island RdGarden nursery shop & cafe
Good cafe with a little outdoor seating area
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Grounds Cafe
151 Gordon StGood cafe with a little outdoor seating area
Blackfish Coffee
4 East StreetGood for takeaway coffee
Scenic cafe with good food, sit by the river
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rivermark Cafe
261 Hastings River DrScenic cafe with good food, sit by the river
Casualties Espresso
23 Clarence StGood for takeaway coffee
Rainforest Cafe
159 Pacific DrSea Acres Rainforest cafe
Fancy cafe food in a scenic setting
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Fish Cafe Restaurant Vineyard
Fancy cafe food in a scenic setting
Good for a takeaway coffee right on Town Beach
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salty Crew Kiosk
15 Elliott WayGood for a takeaway coffee right on Town Beach
Scenic little cafe to sit by the Marina, water dragons are curious little lizards, don't be alarmed they will come look for food when sitting on the deck! Very cheap seafood platters, good for lunch
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant
18 Park StScenic little cafe to sit by the Marina, water dragons are curious little lizards, don't be alarmed they will come look for food when sitting on the deck! Very cheap seafood platters, good for lunch
Good for big breakfasts, can be a bit of a wait
https://www.cornerrestaurant.com.au
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Corner Restaurant
11 Clarence StGood for big breakfasts, can be a bit of a wait
https://www.cornerrestaurant.com.au
Food & Groceries
Amazing takeaway food, and good local coffee!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asty's @Shelly Beach
140 Pacific DrAmazing takeaway food, and good local coffee!
Coles Lighthouse Beach
Grocery store / supermarket
Small shop next door to the takeaway with lots of groceries & everyday essentials. Even has fuel!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asty's @Shelly Beach
140 Pacific DrSmall shop next door to the takeaway with lots of groceries & everyday essentials. Even has fuel!
Coles Port Macquarie
28 Hayward StBig grocery store / supermarket
Dan Murphy's Port Macquarie
Horton StreetAlcohol store
ALDI Port Macquarie
3 Hughes PlGrocery / supermarket store
Scenic Lookouts & Nature Walks
Scenic lookout, views over beach & rainforest. Wooden carved picnic table. Good for whale watching when in season.
Check out Ports coastal walk details here:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry's Lookout
Pacific DriveScenic lookout, views over beach & rainforest. Wooden carved picnic table. Good for whale watching when in season.
Check out Ports coastal walk details here:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
Nice lookout point
http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/NSW/Tacking%20Point/Tacking%20Point.htm
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faro de Tacking Point
Lighthouse RoadNice lookout point
http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/NSW/Tacking%20Point/Tacking%20Point.htm
Sunset Parade
Sunset ParadeWalk along the Port Macquarie Breakwall (popular for rock painting by tourists)
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 4 of 4 Starting point - Shelly Beach to Tacking Point (2.7km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
Shelly Beach to Tacking Point (2.7km)
You can access the 2.7 km long section of the coastal walk that goes through Sea Acres National Park via :
Shelly Beach car park to the north, or
Lighthouse Road to the south.
Please note that the Port Macquarie coastal walk does not connect to the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelly Beach
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 4 of 4 Starting point - Shelly Beach to Tacking Point (2.7km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
Shelly Beach to Tacking Point (2.7km)
You can access the 2.7 km long section of the coastal walk that goes through Sea Acres National Park via :
Shelly Beach car park to the north, or
Lighthouse Road to the south.
Please note that the Port Macquarie coastal walk does not connect to the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 1 of 4 Starting point - Westport Park to Town Beach (2km - flat)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
Livvi's Place at Westport Park
Park StreetPort Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 1 of 4 Starting point - Westport Park to Town Beach (2km - flat)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 2 of 4 Starting point - Town Beach to Flynn's Beach (2.2km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Playa de la Ciudad
1 Munster StPort Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 2 of 4 Starting point - Town Beach to Flynn's Beach (2.2km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 3 of 4 Starting point - Flynns Beach to Shelly Beach (2.2km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flynns Book Cafe
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk - Section 3 of 4 Starting point - Flynns Beach to Shelly Beach (2.2km)
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
More info:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/port-macquarie-coastal-walk
A nature reserve very close to town with boardwalk paths through the reserve
https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/kooloonbung-creek-nature-reserve-and-historic-cemetery
Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park
Gordon StreetA nature reserve very close to town with boardwalk paths through the reserve
https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/kooloonbung-creek-nature-reserve-and-historic-cemetery
Restaurants
Fine dining & best restaurant in town (bit pricey, book ahead)
https://thestunnedmullet.com.au
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stunned Mullet
24 William StFine dining & best restaurant in town (bit pricey, book ahead)
https://thestunnedmullet.com.au
Quite good Mexican restaurant, my favourite is the Poco Loco woodfired pizza (it's Nachos, on a pizza :))
Poco Loco
53 Pacific DriveQuite good Mexican restaurant, my favourite is the Poco Loco woodfired pizza (it's Nachos, on a pizza :))
Very nice seafood restaurant (pricey)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant
269 Hastings River DrVery nice seafood restaurant (pricey)
Casual and quirky pancake restaurant (diverse range of flavours but you must like pancakes or crepes!). Good for families
Pancake Place
Clarence StreetCasual and quirky pancake restaurant (diverse range of flavours but you must like pancakes or crepes!). Good for families
Bills Fishhouse & Bar
18-20 Clarence StSeafood restaurant near town
Casual dining, close to Glasshouse, Port Central & town
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drury Lane Eatery
26 Clarence StCasual dining, close to Glasshouse, Port Central & town
Casual restaurant serving a mix of various Asian cuisines
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Whale Asian Eatery
4 Flynn StCasual restaurant serving a mix of various Asian cuisines
All you can eat buffet Style restaurant
https://portcity.com.au
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port City Bowling Club
4 Owen StAll you can eat buffet Style restaurant
https://portcity.com.au
Gift shops, Shopping & Art
Cute little gift shop with artisan jewelry, art & clothing, the local owner also runs art workshops
http://www.arthouseindustries.com.au
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthouse Industries
21 Clarence StCute little gift shop with artisan jewelry, art & clothing, the local owner also runs art workshops
http://www.arthouseindustries.com.au
Get a piece from local artists & photographers
https://www.sunsetgallery.com.au
Sunset Gallery Framing & Printing
25 Central RoadGet a piece from local artists & photographers
https://www.sunsetgallery.com.au
One of the two larger shopping centres for fashion & retail
https://portcentralshopping.com.au
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Jet
Short StreetOne of the two larger shopping centres for fashion & retail
https://portcentralshopping.com.au
One of the two larger shopping centres for fashion & retail
https://www.settlementcity.com
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Settlement City Shopping Centre station
One of the two larger shopping centres for fashion & retail
https://www.settlementcity.com
Kmart
41 Park StBig homewares & department store
Art gallery by local artists, on the grounds of the Maritime Museum
www.hastingsvalleyart.net.au
Hastings Fine Art Association
2 William StArt gallery by local artists, on the grounds of the Maritime Museum
www.hastingsvalleyart.net.au