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Things to Do in Port Macquarie

Things to see and do in Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie highlights, Port Macquarie activities and attractions, and points of interest in Port Macquarie - the ALL NEW Jasons Port Macquarie Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Port Macquarie.

  • Superb beaches 
    The 16km North Beach, Town Beach at the mouth of the Hastings River and seven beaches to the south separated by rocky headlands.
  • Walking trails
    Seven trails explore the waterfront from the marina area south to Lighthouse Beach, taking in lookouts, spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches, rainforest areas, the breakwater and Tacking Point Lighthouse.
  • Gaol Point Lookout
    See good views of the mouth of the river, the harbour and the town from Gaol Point Lookout.
  • Koala Hospital and Port Macquarie Nature Reserve
    Visit the Koala Hospital and Port Macquarie Nature Reserve at feeding times, 8–8.30am and 3–3.30pm.
  • Port Macquarie Museum
    Housed in a convict built store erected in 1836 you'll find the Port Macquarie Museum. Opposite is the Courthouse, built in 1869.
  • Port Macquarie Observatory
    Visit the Port Macquarie Observatory telescope and planetarium.
  • Historic graves
    On Allman Hill you can visit historic gravestones
  • Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park
    A 50ha site with walking trails, birdwatching platforms and koalas.
  • Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve
    Coastal wetlands ideal for birdwatching, swimming, surfing, canoeing, bushwalking and fishing.
  • Flagstaff Maritime Museum
    Find out about the maritime history of the area 
  • Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
    72ha of coastal rainforest with boardwalk, guided tours, an enviro theatre and ecology display.
  • Roto House
    The historic Rotor House was built in 1890 from red mahogany.
  • Lake Cathie
    Safe swimming at Lake Cathie
  • Kingfisher Park
    A koala sanctuary with natural bushland and landscaped gardens.
  • Vineyards and wineries
    Indulge in some local wine and food at one of the many vineyards and wineries
  • Billabong Koala and Aussie Wildlife Park
    Great for kids and adults alike.  Get up close to koalas and other native animals.
  • Ride a camel on Lighthouse Beach.
  • Daily river and dolphin spotting cruises.
  • Whale watching cruises (in season, July to October).
  • Wauchope
    Visit Wauchope (on the Hastings River, 19km inland from Port Macquarie) and hinterland
  • The area is surrounded by spectacular national parks, state forests and wilderness areas suitable for walking and off-road four-wheel drive exploration.
  • Timbertown 
    Step back in time at Timbertown – take part in the daily pioneering activities of this heritage theme park.
  • Boorganna Nature Reserve
    Take a walk through remnant rainforest at Boorganna Nature Reserve near Comboyne, one of the oldest reserves in the state.

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