Port Macquarie
The coastal resort town of Port Macquarie is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations with a range of holiday tourism activities, attractions and things to see and do for the whole family.
Port Macquarie on the New South Wales north coast, has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations offering so much for the traveller! Choose from a variety of activities and attractions that are based on and around the picturesque river as it snakes it way through the city as well as the fabulous beaches where you can enjoy activities such as surfing and fishing. Or perhaps you might like to go exploring the many walking tracks and historical buildings in the region.
Apart from the beautiful beaches fringing the coastline you may also like to take the whole family to the Billabong Koala Park where you can get up close and personal with the koala’s as well as visit the koala hospital and see these cuddle creatures and get to hold them.
Port Macquarie is a seaside location rich in history that dates back many years, so if you are looking to delve into this fascinating world you might like to visit places such as the old courthouse, the museum and witness the convict architecture that is evident in the St Thomas’s Anglican Church. Just taking a simple walk down some of the streets will present many historic opportunities with the old buildings and how they have been restored to their former glory.
The waterways surrounding Port Macquarie hold many exciting activities that are great for all ages to enjoy! With the wonderful dolphin spotting cruises along the Hasting River as well as water sports such as boating, parasailing and jet-skiing to just name a few, you will have every opportunity to spend as much time as you like out on the ocean waters or cruising the rivers of Port Macquarie!
Port Macquarie also holds many other treasures such as award winning wineries and oyster farms where you can visit and learn how it is all done. The wineries are a great way to spend the day, as you meander through the back hills of Port Macquarie and visit the cellar doors and taste test some mouth watering wines and even stop over at a beautiful restaurants for some local cuisine that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
From the backdrop of the pristine National Parks that boasts a whole other world just waiting to be explored, the exciting CBD and the white sandy beaches that fringe the coastline, you mind can only start to imagine the endless possibilities for your next holiday to Port Macquarie.
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