PORT MACQUARIE
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THE AREA
Easy-going and carefree, Port Macquarie's year-round sunny disposition is a breath of fresh air. The laid-back town centre may be the beating pulse of this seaside destination. Still, it's the natural wonderland – beaches, clifftop walks, rivers and national parks – that surround this coastal beauty that has people coming from far-flung places for their very own slice of paradise.
Lifestyle
Shaking its sleepy town vibe, Port Macquarie has fast-tracked its way to being one of the Mid North Coast's hottest addresses. With the Hastings River on one side and a string of dreamy surf beaches on the other, you will quickly be hooked on Port Macquarie's love for all things outdoors.
A haven for water sports, locals never tire of all the places to swim, surf, paddle, sail, dive and fish. Be along the calm waters of the Hastings River, where dolphins love to frolic, or along the many beaches that make up Port Macquarie; Town Beach, Shelly Beach, Flynn's Beach and Lighthouse Beach (just to name a few).
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Shaking its sleepy town vibe, Port Macquarie has fast-tracked its way to being one of the Mid North Coast's hottest addresses. With the Hastings River on one side and a string of dreamy surf beaches on the other, you will quickly be hooked on Port Macquarie's love for all things outdoors.
A haven for water sports, locals never tire of all the places to swim, surf, paddle, sail, dive and fish. Be along the calm waters of the Hastings River, where dolphins love to frolic, or along the many beaches that make up Port Macquarie; Town Beach, Shelly Beach, Flynn's Beach and Lighthouse Beach (just to name a few).
The coastal trails will get your heart-rate pumping, and the foreshore parks are made for leisurely picnics. Either way, you will be well-rewarded with incredible coastline views and, if you're lucky, the migrating whales. Sea Acres National Park comes complete with a Rainforest Café, and the Koala Hospital is a sanctuary for local koalas in need.
Then there are the two main shopping hubs – Settlement City and Port Central – and an impressive line-up of cafes, eateries and waterfront dining. There are also art galleries, markets, the Glasshouse Theatre and a jam-packed calendar of events on and off the land (including the highly anticipated Ironman Competition).
The seaside town's easy access has also cemented Port Macquarie's increasing popularity. Located just off the Pacific Highway, Port Macquarie boasts an airport with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and a network of buses and trains in the neighbouring towns of Kendall, Pembrooke and Wauchope. It's little wonder this seaside beauty is a cut above the rest.
Neighbours
Port Macquarie is seemingly made for growing families with its natural playground, quality schools, and spacious homes. Yet, this seaside town has long been a haven for the retiree community. And although it still is in many ways, more and more families are discovering the incredible lifestyle this coastal region offers. And when the holidays roll around, the population swells with holiday-goers eager to soak up the town's sunny vibes.
Neighbours
Port Macquarie is seemingly made for growing families with its natural playground, quality schools, and spacious homes. Yet, this seaside town has long been a haven for the retiree community. And although it still is in many ways, more and more families are discovering the incredible lifestyle this coastal region offers. And when the holidays roll around, the population swells with holiday-goers eager to soak up the town's sunny vibes.
Area features
BEACHES
Each one of Port Macquarie's many beaches is a standout in its own right. From Town Beach with its urban vibe to the dog-friendly Oxley Beach to the rockpools of Flynn Beach and the vast expanse of Lighthouse Beach.
HASTINGS RIVER
Whether you're launching from the Marina or Settlement Point Reserve, the idyllic Hastings River meanders up towards Wauchope, and it's as much a wonderland for dolphins as it is for people who love to paddle, sail or fish.
COASTAL WALK
Don your walking shoes and hit the coastal trail, which starts at the Town Green and hugs the foreshore, passing alongside beaches, over clifftops and through pockets of rainforests, and finishing at Lighthouse Beach.
SHOPPING
The shopping centre with a selection of big-name brands
TOWN CENTRE
Port Macquarie's Town Centre stands out for its waterfront dining, foreshore markets, Glasshouse Theatre and parklands.
