Port Macquarie in collaboration with Destination NSW for Port Macquarie Photo: Airview; Greater Port Macquarie Tourism/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie Port Macquarie is a vibrant coastal city at the heart of a beautiful region teeming with outdoor adventures, gorgeous beaches and delicious fresh produce and seafood. A fascinating history dating back to the convict era adds to the allure. Australia’s biggest population of coastal koalas is here, on the of . And the region is famous for its oysters and its vineyards produce award-winning wines. From local culinary delights to splendid natural beauty, Port Macquarie is a picture-perfect gem to visit.

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TOP THINGS TO DO Sea Acres National Park and Rainforest Centre Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the elevated 1.3 km boardwalk through enchanting subtropical rainforest in the Sea Acres National Park and experience the wonders of one of the largest coastal rainforest reserves in New South Wales.

Port Macquarie Camels/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie Take a tour with the award-winning Rainforest Discovery volunteers or join an Aboriginal Discover cuddly koalas and enchanting cultural tour. And relax on guided rainforest rainforest, beautiful beaches and delightful meditation walks, led by a local yoga instructor, walks, and delicious food and elegant wines in once a month. Port Macquarie. With its impressive range of attractions and experiences, the region is a great Photo: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Address: 159 Pacic Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 holiday destination. Taste freshly shucked Phone: +61 2 6582 3355 oysters, walk in a rainforest and encounter Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma koalas in wonderful settings. cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/sea-acres-rainforest- centre The Koala Hospital Established in 1973, the Indulge in local food and wine Koala Hospital is a Port Macquarie is part of charitable organisation a signicant wine region that takes care of around around the Hastings 2,000 koalas who live in River where the best the lush, green region of grapes are chambourcin, Port Macquarie, The area is home to the biggest chardonnay, verdelho, population of coastal koalas in Australia. Visitors semillon and merlot. Dairy and oyster farms, as are welcome at the Koala Hospital every day of well as plantation crops such as macadamia nuts the year between 8am and 4.30pm. Walk around and avocados, make this a great foodie the grounds to see the koalas in care and watch destination. Fresh produce aplenty can be them being fed daily by volunteers at 8am and sourced at Wauchope Farmers Markets, held on 3pm. Walk & Talk tours are conducted every day the fourth Saturday of every month. Annual food at 3pm. and wine festivals include Tastings on the Hastings and Oysters in the Vines. Photo: Koala Hospital Port Macquarie Address: Corner of Roto Place and Lord Street, Port Photo: Cassegrain Wines Macquarie, NSW 2444 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Phone: +61 2 6584 1522 cquarie-area/food-and-wine Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/koala-hospital Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

North Brother Mountain THE CITY Situated in Dooragan National Park, North Brother Mountain oers some of the most accessible and breathtaking panoramic views on the East Coast of Australia. The immediate view is over the magnicent Inlet, with the Tastings on Hastings/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie winding between Queens Lake and Watson

Taylors Lake. The mountain is also popular for Port Macquarie is a great place to relax, get back hang-gliding and paragliding. in touch with nature and be inspired by the simple things in life, like long walks on the beach Photo: Ron Payne and delicious fresh produce. Address: Captain Cook Bicentenary Road, Laurieton, NSW 2443 Phone: 1300 303 155 (within Australia) This beautiful slice of northern New South Wales Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma is packed with natural attractions – tranquil cquarie-area/laurieton/attractions/north-brother-mountain lakes and rivers, rainforests, national parks and nature reserves. There are seaside villages and Port Macquarie Camel Safaris rural communities where you can explore Enjoy this fun-lled farmers markets and taste local delicacies. experience on Lighthouse

Beach, one of Port The city of Port Macquarie is the vibrant heart, Macquarie’s most with a delightful waterfront dining scene and a beautiful southerly calendar of exciting events, such as Tastings on beaches. Hop aboard one Hastings in November with local wine, beer, of Australia’s own camels and be delighted with cheese and other delights. stories, amazing facts and history of this

incredible "ship of the desert". If you want to be active, there's horseriding,

Photo: Port Macquarie Camel Safaris surng, boating, cycling, water skiing, kayaking Address: Matthew Flinders Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 and wakeboarding; plus golf, tennis, bowls and Phone: +61 415 752 254 shing. For some luxury you could visit a day Internet: www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/tours/port-macquari spa, or take a river cruise or a scenic ight. Port e-camel-safaris Macquarie will charm you, time and again. Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

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Photo: Stoney Aqua Park Address: 16 Hacks Ferry Road, Telegraph Point NSW 2441 Phone: +61 2 6585 0090 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/stoney-aqua-p ark

Bago Maze and Winery Enjoy the delightful Bago The Legendary Pacic Coast/Destination NSW for Port Vineyards as you taste Macquarie their traditional sparkling

Port Macquarie is lled with activities sure to and varietal wines, local delight water sports enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, cheeses or simply take in nature lovers and history acionados. Enjoy a the beautiful scenery. The leisurely coastal walk, visit a scenic nature Bago Maze will test the navigation skills of the reserve, go fruit picking, or sign up for the young and young at heart as you weave your way exhilaration of skydiving or ying in a ghter jet. through the puzzle of pathways, over and under Whatever your interests, there are plenty of bridges, looking for items hidden deep within the wonderful sights to explore and exciting things maze. For lovers of ne wine and live jazz, to experience. Bago's Jazz in the Vineyards is held on the second Sunday of every month. Stoney Aqua Park Photo: Bago Maze and Winery Stoney Aqua Park covers Address: Milligans Road (o Bago Road), Wauchope, NSW a huge area and boasts a 2446 wide array of inatable Phone: +61 2 6585 7099 fun items for everyone’s Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p enjoyment, suitable for all ort-macquarie-area/wauchope/food-and-drink/bago-maze-and- winery ages. The Aqua Park is based on a man made lake sourced from a fresh Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park rain water catchment. This allows Stoney Aqua Billabong is a wild day Park to maintain a safe and controlled out for the family. The environment. No sharks, guaranteed! award-winning zoo is Stoney Aqua Park will welcome you for the day home to a wide variety of or just for a few hours. If you have a party, Australian and exotic breakup or celebration of any sort they oer a animals, and features the great option for groups large or small. world-renowned koala breeding centre. You'll be Customers should arrive at least 30 minutes amazed as you learn from keeper talks and prior to their preferred time to allow for their presentations of penguins, monkeys, dingos, ticket purchase, the signing in process and the snow leopards and crocodiles. The house of safety brief. Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

reptiles contains the world's most venomous land Photo: John Spencer snake. Address: Googik Heritage Walking Track (o Lake Road), Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6588 5555 Photo: Jennifer Baker - © jb Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Address: 61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/googik-herita Phone: +61 2 6585 1060 ge-walking-track Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/billabong-koala-and- wildlife-park Jet Fighter For the ultimate Glasshouse Regional Gallery adventure ride, y in a Derived from local, L-39C Albatross Fighter national, and Jet performing a wide international sources, the range of tactical exhibition program at this manoeuvres at 900 km Port Macquarie art per hour. All missions are designed to thrill and gallery covers the visual are own by some of the best military-trained arts, craft, and design, including historical and pilots in Australia. contemporary themes and subjects. Drop in to see signicant touring exhibitions featuring Photo: JetFighter Address: Hanger 14, Abbotts Close, , well-known Australian and international artists Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 and collections. Phone: 1300 727 700 (within Australia) Internet: www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/tours/jetghter Photo: Kent Matthews - Destination NSW Address: Corner of Clarence and Hay streets, Port Middle Brother National Park Macquarie, NSW 2444 A magnicent forest, Phone: +61 2 6581 8888 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Middle Brother National cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/glasshouse-regional- Park has glimpses of the gallery coast to the east and native birds circling Googik Heritage Walking Track overhead. Visitors can Take in the picturesque enjoy easy trails, perfect for walking with sights of Port Macquarie children, and there are picnic tables. There’s along the Googik excellent wildlife viewing both day and night, Heritage Walking Track. and intrepid hikers will want to pack the boots Set in a gorgeous natural and GPS for exhilarating bushwalks. Climb the environment, the 2 km mountain for a scenic lookout over the Hannam walk starts at Lake Innes , on Vale valley and South Brother Mountain. Lake Road, and winds through gently undulating Sunrises and sunsets here are glorious. hills. Experience the chance to bike or stroll

beside kangaroos and birds on this enchanting Photo: Middle Brother National Park trail. Address: Middle Brother, NSW 2443 Phone: +61 2 6588 5555 Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/ricardoes-tom ort-macquarie-area/kendall/attractions/middle-brother-nation atoes-and-strawberries-farm al-park Roto House Historic Site Port Macquarie Coastal Walk From the moment you Port Macquarie's come inside the picket beautiful coastal walk is a fence and walk on the 9 km trail with stunning bullnose verandah of the views of the dramatic heritage-listed Roto coastline, signicant House, it feels as though historic sites and iconic you’ve stepped back in time. Built in 1891, this landmarks. You can start the walk at Town 11-room weatherboard house of local red Beach, winding along the coast via Flagsta, mahogany is lovingly maintained and is a Rocky Beach lookout, Nobby’s Beach and Harry's beautiful example of Victorian architecture and Lookout to Sea Acres. Between May and craftsmanship. Guided tours are available. November, you might spot humpback and southern right whales on their annual migration. Photo: Roto House The walk ends at . Address: Macquarie Nature Reserve, Lord Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6584 2180 Photo: Rob Cleary Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Address: Town Green Boardwalk, near Clarence Street, Port cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/roto-house Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6582 3355 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Timbertown Heritage Theme Park cquarie-area/port-macquarie/attractions/port-macquarie-coas Step back in time at tal-walk Timbertown, where you can ride a steam train, Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries Farm watch timber craftsmen Experience the pleasure at work and smell the of picking your own coals of the blacksmith. plump, juicy strawberries. Set among 35 hectares of natural forest, At Ricardoes you'll nd Timbertown is an entire village re-created to ve varieties of demonstrate the struggles and achievements of hydroponic strawberries Australia's pioneers. and eight varieties of tomatoes, with more than

30,000 plants growing in greenhouses. You can Photo: Timbertown Heritage Theme Park enter a greenhouse with a bucket to pick your Address: 2325 , Wauchope, NSW 2446 own strawberries, which are then sold by weight Phone: +61 2 6586 1940 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma and bagged to take away. cquarie-area/wauchope/attractions/timbertown-heritage-them e-park Photo: Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries Farm Address: Blackmans Point Road, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6585 0663 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

RESTAURANTS Cassegrain Wines and Seasons Nestled in the picturesque Hastings River district, the award-winning Cassegrain Wines oers wine tasting daily at its cellar door, as well as superb French-inspired cuisine at its relaxed Seasons Café-Restaurant. With an emphasis on fresh seasonal and regional Tastings on Hastings/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie produce, enjoy Seasons' delicious food

Enjoy a wide range of dining experiences in Port overlooking the beautiful estate. Macquarie and take full advantage of the Photo: Cassegrain Wines beautiful scenery that surrounds the city. From Address: 764 Fernbank Creek Road, Port Macquarie, NSW local wineries and breweries to acclaimed 2444 restaurants by the harbour, the region oers Phone: +61 2 6582 8377 many delicious options including the freshest Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/cassegrai seasonal produce, elegant wines and craft beers. n-wines

Black Duck Brewery and Bar Little Fish Café Restaurant and Vineyard A friendly, relaxed venue The Little Fish Café where you can try the overlooks the vineyards range of locally crafted of the Innes Lake Estate, beers which are brewed framed by jacaranda and and packaged on site. magnolia trees. The café Meet the brewer, join a is perfect for a quick bite guided tour and enjoy sampling the full range of and serves platters showcasing the region's fresh beers on tap. The ploughman’s food platters are produce, plus seafood dishes and wine from the popular with a generous serve of local beer estate. bread, ham, olives, relish and a few other tasty

goodies. Photo: Little Fish Cafe Address: Innes Lake Vineyard, The Ruins Way, Port Photo: Black Duck Brewery and Bar Macquarie NSW 2444 Address: 6B Acacia Avenue, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6581 1332 Phone: +61 407 874 474 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/little-sh-c ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/black-duc afe-restaurant-and-vineyard k-brewery-and-bar Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

LV's on Clarence The Corner Restaurant Each morning By day, The Corner award-winning chef Todd serves a seasonal Richardson seeks the best breakfast menu with lots seafood from local of freshly baked goodies sherman, which and a contemporary becomes the trawler lunch menu that oers platter of the day. LV's on Clarence is a café and lighter and larger bites. By night, The Corner restaurant, and sources top quality ingredients oers an exquisite menu inspired by fresh local and fresh produce to craft a menu of modern produce, an outstanding boutique wine list and a Australian cuisine. Much of the food is produced ne selection of Australian craft beer. in-house, from cold-smoked salmon, to sourdough bread, pastries and cakes. Photo: The Corner Restaurant Address: 11 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6583 3300 Photo: Jackson Raerty - LV's on Clarence Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Address: 74 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/the-corner Phone: +61 2 6583 9210 -restaurant Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/lvs-claren ce The Little Brewing Company This craft brewery Pancake Place produces premium beer The kids will love sharing in small batches. The their blueberry pancakes beer is handcrafted from with Mickey and Minnie the freshest and nest Mouse who adorn the quality ingredients walls of this brightly available, including pure local water. The beer is coloured restaurant. not pasteurised so it retains the full avour and Haven't got a sweet tooth? Go for the big Aussie aroma the brewer meant it to have, with no breakfast or enjoy a Mexican feast. preservatives or additives used. Cellar door tastings and sales are Monday to Saturday, from Photo: gocrossmedia 10 am to 4 pm. Address: Corner of Clarence and Hay streets, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Photo: The Little Brewing Company Phone: +61 2 6583 4544 Address: 58 Uralla Road, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Phone: +61 2 6581 3949 ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/pancake-p Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma lace cquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/the-little-brewin g-company Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

The Stunned Mullet Zebu Bar & Grill at Rydges The Stunned Mullet is a The simple and restaurant where contemporary design of amazing food, incredible this restaurant enhances wines, great service and the sweeping views of the relaxed coastal ambience Hastings River foreshore come together perfectly. and makes Zebu Bar & The freshest of local produce is sourced from the Grill the perfect place to unwind. Modern beautiful and fertile Hastings region and is Australian cuisine features on the menu, with paired with innovative, international avours. succulent seafood and delicious steaks a The simplicity in the restaurant's cuisine highlight. Relax with a drink in the early accentuates the beauty of these quality afternoon or stay on until late for dinner as the ingredients. evening crowd rolls in.

Photo: Lindsay Moller - The Stunned Mullet Photo: Zebu Bar and Grill Address: 12 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Address: 1 Hay Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6584 7757 Phone: +61 2 6589 2822 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/the-stunne ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/zebu-bar-a d-mullet nd-restaurant

Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant EVENTS This award-winning waterfront restaurant specialises in serving fresh local seafood and is renowned for its lobster and crab dishes. From a table on the wharf, enjoy spectacular views across the sparkling waters of the Hastings

River. You can even arrive in style aboard a Kevin Fallon Photography; Old Bar Beach seaplane after a 30-minute scenic ight. Festival/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie

Photo: Whalebone Wharf Port Macquarie's fresh local produce is on show Address: 269 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW at food and wine festivals throughout the year 2444 and at weekend farmers markets. Watch Opening hours: Seven days for lunch and dinner Phone: +61 2 6583 2334 extraordinary sporting competitions that take in Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p the region's beautiful natural surroundings, such ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/food-and-drink/whalebon as the prestigious IRONMAN Australia. e-wharf Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Festival of the Sun Phone: +61 2 6586 1940 Celebrating its 15th year Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p in December 2018, ort-macquarie-area/wauchope/events/timbertown-annual-stea m-fair Festival of the Sun (FOTSUN) has continued Bago's Grape Stomping Championships to break records on ticket Join the public annual sales with 2017 its fastest Grape Stomping sell out ever. FOTSUN is described as one of the Championships at Bago best boutique music festivals you can experience Vineyards, where regular over summer. jazz concerts are held. FOTSUN will indeed deliver the vibes and stellar Teams of two jump in line up that have cemented it as a summer wooden barrels to see how much juice they can festival favourite over the past ten years. stomp out of 10 kilograms of grapes in 60 Festival of the Sun is Port Macquarie's agship seconds. live music event bringing in the summer with

some great live Aussie and International bands, Photo: Grape Stomping Championships tasty markets and three days of camping in the Address: Milligans Road (o Bago Road), Wauchope, NSW sun next to the beach. 2446 Phone: +61 2 6585 7099 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Photo: Festival Of The Sun ort-macquarie-area/wauchope/events/bagos-grape-stomping-c Address: 1 Munster Street, Tourist Park Port Macquarie hampionships NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6581 0037 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Wauchope Farmers Market ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/events/festival-the-sun This well-established farmers market is built on Timbertown Annual Steam Fair a philosophy of providing Steam Fair in the middle the freshest, the best and of winter, a fantastic time the healthiest alternatives to enjoy Heritage steam, to the community, with log res, and fresh hot produce and product often hand-picked the day damper. They will have before the market. The market is held every steam boats on the lake fourth Saturday of each month at the Wauchope along with steam vehicles. Steam trains, traction Showground from 8am - 12pm. engines and engines galore. The damper camp will be operating also along with live music. See Photo: Wauchope Farmers Market rare trades and demonstrations and much more. Address: Wauchope Showground, High Street, Wauchope, NSW 2446 Caravan/Camping available on site, call for Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma details. cquarie-area/wauchope/events/wauchope-farmers-market

Photo: Timbertown Annual Steam Fair Address: Timbertown, 2325 Oxley Highway, Timbertown Wauchope NSW 2446 Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Hello Koalas Festival IRONMAN Australia Hello Koalas Festival is As one of the longest an annual event over the running ironman events June Long Weekend, on the global circuit, building on the success of IRONMAN Australia the Hello Koalas remains an iconic Sculpture Trail in Port international endurance Macquarie-Hastings, on NSW Mid North Coast. event consisting of a swim, bike ride and run, Hello Koalas Festival is great fun for all ages taking in the best of the Greater Port Macquarie groups while also focussing attention on the region on what is one of the most scenic iroman importance of caring for koalas, which sadly courses in the world. The event was established these days are a threatened species in many in 1985. Don't miss your opportunity for a parts of NSW. personalised ironman experience through either Port Macquarie-Hastings has the largest koala taking part in the Port Iron 5K Fun Run, population on the east coast of Australia and volunteering or cheering the athletes across the theey want that to continue! nish line. Port Macquarie's famed Koala Hospital is a key Festival partner along with National Parks' Sea Photo: Ironman Australia Address: Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Acres Rainforest Centre which oers an Phone: 1300 835 411 (within Australia) innovative boardwalk attraction 'Save our Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Koalas'. See environmentally themed, hand cquarie-area/port-macquarie/events/ironman-australia painted Hello Koalas sculptures nestling along the rainforest walk. 'Paint your own Koalas' at Kendall National Violin Competition the Festival's popular art making workshops and This annual competition take home your masterpiece for the family attracts young violinists mantlepiece. from around Australia Enjoy Hello Koalas High Teas at Rydges with and is held in September. yummy Koala Cookies and Cupcakes and special Many past winners and Hello Koalas teas, locally made by World Par nalists have forged Tea. Win great prizes at the Hello Koalas Festival impressive international careers. The Picnic with lots of games organised by the crew competition's history dates from 1999 when from National Parks. renowned Australian luthier (a maker of string instruments) Graham Caldersmith made the Photo: Lindsay Moller - Arts and Health Australa generous oer to donate a concert violin each Address: Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 year as a prize. Phone: +61 416 641 482 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Photo: Kendall National Violin Competition ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/events/hello-koalas-festiv Address: Comboyne Street, Kendall NSW 2439 al Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p ort-macquarie-area/kendall/events/kendall-national-violin-co mpetition Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Oysters in the Vines ACCOMMODATION At Cassegrain Winery's vineyards, among tree-lined avenues and beautiful gardens, is the annual Oysters in the Vines. The event shines a spotlight on the region's delicious oysters and a sumptuous selection of exotic dressings. Enjoy

freshly shucked oysters, elegant wines and the The Observatory/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie smooth sounds of jazz. A range of accommodation choices are available Photo: Oysters in the Vines in Port Macquarie. Many places to stay have Address: 764 Fernbank Creek Road, Port Macquarie, NSW ocean views and are close to the town centre and 2444 Phone: +61 2 6582 8377 local attractions. Prices are competitive and suit Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p the budget conscious traveller as well as those ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/events/oysters-the-vines-s looking for a more luxurious stay. eafood-and-wine-festival Aston Hill Motor Lodge Slice of Haven Festival A high quality, Slice of Haven is your well-appointed motel chance to sample a located in a private and delicious taste of food secluded residential area, and wine from the Aston Hill is close to the Camden Haven region, 30 Port Macquarie central minutes south of Port business district and within walking distance of Macquarie. More than 80 stallholders, hailing restaurants and clubs. Choose from serviced from the hinterland to the coast, present their family suites or a three-bedroom apartment. All nest produce and culinary creations. Discerning rooms have kitchenettes, microwaves and lovers of wine, beer, food and coee will be cooking utensils, as well as access to a central well-satised with local producers and chefs terrace with barbecue facilities. oering the best of their goods.

Photo: Russ Dodson - Aston Hill Motor Lodge Photo: Slice of Haven Food and Wine Address: 15 Mort Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Address: Seymour Street, Laurieton, NSW 2443 Phone: +61 2 6583 3266 or 1800 235 232 (toll free within Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Australia) ort-macquarie-area/laurieton/events/slice-haven-festival Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/aston-hill-motor -lodge Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Best Western Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn Mantra Quayside This motor inn is a short On the Hastings River drive away from Port Broadwater, Mantra Macquarie's best Quayside oers vistas of attractions, beaches and the waterfront from the golf clubs. It's ideally rooftop area and selected located just a few minutes apartments. A short stroll from the town centre, Settlement City shopping along William Street and you're in the dynamic centre and Panthers Centre of Entertainment. Horton Street shopping and dining precinct with Dine in Governor's Restaurant and enjoy a its cafés, restaurants and boutiques. seasonally changing menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Photo: Mantra Quayside Address: 136 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Phone: +61 2 6588 4000 or 1300 737 111 Photo: Best Western Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Address: 103 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/mantra-quaysid 2444 e Phone: +61 2 6583 5333 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/best-western-m Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel acquarie-barracks-motor-inn This award-winning boutique apartment hotel ibis Styles Port Macquarie is conveniently in Port Perfectly positioned on Macquarie's town centre, the headland at Port adjacent to the Macquarie, directly waterfront. Relax in the opposite the spectacular hotel's heated pool or spa, enjoy movies on the Town Beach, this hotel big screen by the pool in warmer months, and has beautifully appointed unwind on the roof deck with stunning ocean rooms. Upstairs rooms oer panoramic views views, hot tub and barbecue facilities. The over the town, the Hastings River and the ocean. popular Corner restaurant is open daily from Enjoy a full breakfast in the ocean-view 7am and oers a relaxed vibe with a menu driven breakfast lounge, which has splendid views. by fresh seasonal produce matched with a comprehensive wine list. Photo: ibis Styles Port Macquarie Address: 1 Stewart Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Photo: Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel edit Phone: +61 2 6583 1200 Address: 11 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Phone: +61 2 6584 5755 or 1800 702 535 (toll free within ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/ibis-style Australia) s-port-macquarie Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/macquarie-wate rs-boutique-apartment-hotel Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Mercure Centro Hotel Port O'Call Motel Conveniently located in The Port O'Call Motel is the hub of Port on the exclusive Macquarie's cosmopolitan Settlement Shores town centre, all of the waterways with its own hotel's 70 rooms feature private jetty. A few chic interiors and modern minutes drive from the facilities. The hotel oers secure undercover town centre, the motel is owner-operated and parking, a day spa and a heated outdoor pool. has a variety of room types, from standard suites Dine at Restaurant Synergy where breakfast and to self-contained suites. All suites contain their dinner menus feature internationally and locally own private en suites, free Foxtel cable TV and inspired dishes using fresh local produce. private courtyards.

Photo: Mercure Centro Hotel Port Macquarie Photo: Port O'Call Motel Address: 103 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Address: 105 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW Phone: +61 2 6583 0830 or 1300 786 989 2444 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Phone: +61 2 6583 5222 or 1800 181 717 (toll free within ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/mercure- Australia) centro-hotel-port-macquarie Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/port-ocall-motel Palm Court Motor Inn The beautiful Town Beach Rydges Port Macquarie is only a 10-minute stroll In the heart of Port from the Golden Chain Macquarie, Rydges oers Palm Court Motor Inn, breathtaking views of the which oers comfortable Hastings River and is and aordable queen near theatres, galleries, rooms with balconies and water views. Relax in restaurants, wineries, the outdoor swimming pool and barbecue area boutiques and bars. Ad beautiful beaches are just and enjoy free wireless internet and Foxtel cable minutes away. The award-winning Zebu Grill & TV. Bar serves modern Australian cuisine in a casual environment and is open daily for breakfast, Photo: Palm Court Motor Inn lunch and dinner. You can also choose from a Address: 138 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 number of relaxing treatments at the day spa Phone: +61 2 6583 5155 or 1800 982 766 (toll free within and enjoy an impressive outdoor waterfront pool. Australia) Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma Photo: Rydges Port Macquarie cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/palm-court-mot Address: 1 Hay Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 or-inn Phone: +61 2 6589 2888 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-ma cquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/rydges-port-ma cquarie Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Sails Resort Port Macquarie by Rydges Foxtel channels. This delightful resort is At Mantra The Observatory you’ll enjoy an on its own private excellent range of facilities including a heated peninsula, a perfect lap pool, spa, sauna, barbecue area, and onsite position from which to dining options. Sample the region’s freshest explore this stunning seafood at Scampi’s Seafood Bar and Grill, or coastal destination and visit The Observatory Milkbar for a refreshing just minutes from Port Macquarie's town centre. holiday beverage. A day spa is situated onsite for Complimentary recreational facilities include a your convenience if you’d like to treat yourself heated swimming pool, indoor and outdoor spas, to massage or facial during your stay. steam room, tennis court, mini golf, canoes, If you’re planning to soak in the sun there are shing, a children's playground, barbeque countless beaches and picnic spots to explore. facilities and more. Photo: Mantra The Observatory Photo: Lindsay Moller Photograghy - Sails Resort Port Address: 40 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Macquarie by Rydges Phone: +61 2 6586 8000 Address: 20 Park Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p Phone: 1800 025 271 (within Australia) ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/mantra-t Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p he-observatory ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/sails-port -macquarie-rydges Ramada Resort by Wyndham Flynns Beach Ramada Resort Flynns Mantra The Observatory Beach is only metres from Mantra The Observatory one of the most popular oers seaside family beaches in Port accommodation in the Macquarie, the holiday heart of Port Macquarie. haven of the NSW mid Located directly across north coast. from the beach, this Set in a striking natural setting, this family contemporary hotel boasts spectacular views friendly resort boasts excellent facilities over the ocean, river and hinterland, and including an outdoor pool, spa and barbecue provides close proximity to many of the areas area. The spacious accommodation options: natural attractions. Secure onsite car parking is Studios, Apartments and Grand Suites will make complimentary for all guests along with free for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. in-room wireless Internet access. Port Macquarie is known for its great food and local wines, take the opportunity to visit a Accommodation is modern and spacious with the number of local wineries, and dine out at some of choice of the Hotel Room, One, Two or Three the many award winning restaurants that Port Bedroom Apartment, and the Three Bedroom Macquarie has to oer. Penthouse. Apartments boast private balconies, Port Macquarie is a treasure trove of holiday fun air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen and and adventure - enjoy activities such as laundry facilities, and large televisions with skydiving, go karting, abseiling, skirmish, Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

cruising down the sparkling Hastings River to spot the playful resident dolphins, exploring the The airport is 5 km from the town centre and hinterland's native ora and fauna or watch the takes about 10 minutes to reach by road. A range majestic humpback whales. of transport options are available to and from the airport. Taxi and shuttle bus services are Photo: Ramada Resort by Wyndham Flynns Beach edit located in front of the baggage claim area. Public Address: 14 - 20 Flynn Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 bus services are available from the bus stop next Phone: +61 2 6589 9688 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/p to the airport's rental car park. ort-macquarie-area/port-macquarie/accommodation/ramada-r esort-wyndham-ynns-beach Photo: Juan Garces Address: 99 Boundary Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 TOURIST INFORMATION Phone: +61 2 6581 8111 Internet: www.portmacquarieairport.com.au

Car Port Macquarie is on the New South Wales North Coast, just o the Pacic Highway. It takes just over 4 hours to drive from to Port Kent Matthews/Destination NSW for Port Macquarie Macquarie.

Port Macquarie is easy to reach from Sydney by Photo: Arrival Guides car, plane, or public transport. Discover the natural beauty, delicious food and outdoor Public Transport - Bus adventures at your own pace by renting a car, or public buses are join one of the many tours that explore this available linking the splendid region of the mid North Coast of NSW. central business district to surrounding Airport communities, although Port Macquarie is about there is limited bus one hour's ying time service in the city. from Sydney or . QantasLink and Virgin Photo: Pierre-Luc Auclair Phone: +61 2 6583 2499 Australia provide daily Internet: www.busways.com.au ights between Sydney and Port Macquarie. Virgin Australia also provides direct ights between Brisbane and Port Macquarie. Connecting ights are also available to a wide range of destinations in Australia and internationally. Destination: Port Macquarie Publishing date: 2019-11-28

Public transport - Ferry Telephone Port Macquarie is Country code: +61 Area serviced by two ferries code: 02 linking the town centre to the North Shore, providing access to Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve, North Beach and Crescent Head via Road (gravel road) and Point Photo: Jardson Almeida Plomer Road (4WD access only). Electricity Settlement Point Ferry 220-240V This 21-vehicle ferry is located at Settlement Point Road and operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. The service is closed for maintenance between 9.30am and 3.30pm every third Wednesday of the month.

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This 15-vehicle ferry is located at Boundary Population Street o Hastings River Drive. The service 41,491 operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 10am Currency 1 Australian Dollar = 100 cents and 2.45pm to 7pm. On weekends and public holidays the ferry runs between 8am and 7pm Opening hours Typical hours for shops are 9am – 6pm. Most shops open and during school holidays from 6.30am to 7pm. during the weekend but with restricted hours.

The service is closed for maintenance between Internet 10am and 2.45pm every fourth Thursday of the www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquari e-area/port-macquarie month. Newspapers Camden Haven Courier Photo: Pham Thi Dieu Linh Port Macquarie News The Port Macquarie Independent Wauchope Gazette Taxi Emergency numbers Port Macquarie Taxi Cabs Police, Fire, and Ambulance 000

Tourist information Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre The Glasshouse Corner of Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia Phone: 1300 303 155 (within Australia) Opening Hours: 9am - 5.30pm on weekdays. 9am - 4pm on weekends and public holidays. Website: www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au Photo: Arrival Guides Phone: +61 2 6581 0081 Internet: www.porttaxis.com.au