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| Town Beach, Port Macquarie NSW. |
We stayed for a week during March and were blessed with mostly warm weather but Port Macquarie is a great vacation destination no matter what time of year you choose to visit.
Check out my guide below to plan your next trip!
Things to do:
BAGO Maze and Wine it is so much fun making your way through the maze and then when you're done enjoy some wine and cheese or a coffee and other goodies.
Timbertown located 20 minutes west of Port Macquarie, is a recreation of a timber getters village from 1880-1930. With steam train rides, horse and carriage rides, whip cracking and plenty of food options, this one is a great attraction for the whole family.
The Koala Hospital is open 7 days and has free entry. The hospital rescues and rehabilitates koalas and you can get up close to see them as they recover. The hospital also works with the University of Sydney to conduct research into diseases and behaviour of koalas in the wild.
Billabong Zoo is set over 10 acres and holds over 80 species of animals, retiles and birds. I love feeding the kangaroos there and if you're adventurous you can also pat a snake!
Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is run by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and houses the Rainforest Cafe as well as the subtropical rainforest walk on an elevated boardwalk. Highly recommend this one, stunning scenery and it feels like you're a million miles away from everything. (Also note: wheelchair and stroller friendly)
We had heaps of fun at Ricardos Tomatos and Strawberries filling a bucket with delicious strawberries and afterwards head to the cafe to pick up some products and have a bite to eat.
Beaches:
Town Beach and Flynn Beach are both patrolled (always check for red and yellow flags) but there are also plenty of other options for 4WDing, fishing and surfing.
Food:
Wall of China located on Clarence Street is one of our absolute favourites and we usually go there or get takeaway twice per trip. The restaurant is very popular so be sure to book ahead and you can also order online via their website.
La Roma Restaurant is a cosy little spot situated just off the main road. With its fairy lights and mood music it creates that perfect holiday dining experience. Oh and the food is delicious - the pizza is in a class of it's own!
The Westport Club has bistro and cafe options with stunning water views.
Try The Burger Rebellion for gourmet burgers, Mike's Seafood for fish and chips close to plenty of picnic spots and for cafes both Bandwagon and The Co. Cafe are winners.
Shopping:
Between Settlement City and Port Central all the major retailers are covered. There are plenty of boutiques for clothing and homewares in the main streets.
Markets:
Markets are held most weekends. Check guides on arrival.
Day trip:
A trip out to Laurieton is definitely worth the half hour drive. Rainbow Beach is patrolled and the nearby sports and recreation club has a bistro with beach views.
Other things to do:
Wineries, fishing charters, horse riding, cinema, hydro golf & bowling.
Accommodation:
There is tones of accommodation in Port Macquarie and lots in the CBD. Do your research to suit your needs. We've stayed at Macquarie Waters and Port Pacific Resort and loved it. Also the caravan park cabins look great and are on our future wish list.
All in all, Port Macquarie is a great location for families and singles alike all year round but the town really shines in the warmer weather!
Helpful hint: many restaurants are closed on Sunday nights so make sure you check beforehand.
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