Port Macquarie
Reporter: Mel Symons
Koala Hospital
The Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia, is the world's first hospital dedicated solely to the care and preservation of koalas.
The Hospital has a treatment room, eight Intensive Care Units, a 24 Hour Rescue and Treatment operation and multiple recovery yards. They also have a research affiliation with the University of Sydney.
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The Koala Hospital is open 365 days a year and visitors are welcome at all times.
A "Feed, Walk and Talk" tour is conducted every afternoon at 3.00 pm where a volunteer walks around the outside yards informing visitors of the history of each koala, why they are there and what is being done for them while other volunteers are feeding the koalas.
Adopt a Wild Koala Program
The Adopt a Wild Koala Program is the major source of fund raising for the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. The adoption package consists of a Certificate of Adoption that has the photo of the adopted koala on the front, the name of the person adopting the koala, the name of the koala and the date of adoption.
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More Information Koala Hospital Lord Street, Port Macquarie Telephone: (02) 6584 1522 Feed, Walk and Talk tours are conducted every afternoon at The Koala Hospital at 3pm. Entry is free. |
Prices correct as at 06/12/08
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel is in the Port Macquarie CBD.
Guests can sample the freshest in local cuisine at The Corner Restaurant Café, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
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Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel has 49 stylish motel rooms as well as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for guests to relax in. Some apartments have spas or ocean views from the balcony.
The self contained boutique apartments include:
- Flat screen TV, DVD, stereo and Austar
- FREE Broadband internet connection
- Contemporary furnishings
- Spacious, open plan living area with balcony
- Modern kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and stove
- Stainless steel appliances
- Fully equipped laundry with dryer
- Designer bathrooms with bath and shower
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- All linen provided
Dive In Theatre
Watching big hit films ‘Jaws’, ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ whilst submerged in water adds a whole new dimension to the full cinema experience for children.
Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel features an innovative ‘Dive-in-Theatre’, the first of its kind in NSW.
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Enjoy a state-of-the-art cinema experience with a 2.3 x 4 metre screen and surround sound whilst lazing about in the heated pool and spa.
The latest films are available free for guests every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night during school holidays with movie-themed pool parties.
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More Information Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel 11 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie Telephone: 1800 70 25 35 Put the family up at the Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel from $190 per night for a two bedroom suite. Stay at the Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel this summer! Buy 1 meal from the Corner Restaurant and receive another one FREE. The Corner is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offer is valid once during stay only.* * Conditions apply |
Prices correct as at 06/12/08