Port Macquarie Area
Must do
The best nature activities at Port Macquarie
Around Port Macquarie there's a network of rivers and canals, lakes and beaches that offer a variety of aquatic activities. Dolphins are a common sight all year round in the Hastings and Camden Haven rivers - they may even greet you on a dolphin-watch cruise. From headlands and lookouts, you'll also be able to see whales during their annual migration along the coast between May and August.
Port Macquarie Area
This North Coast region is proud of its coastal towns, national parks, surf beaches and heritage areas. Here you can enjoy wildlife spotting – whales, dolphins and koalas – or just hit the beach for a paddle or surf before sampling one of the award-winning local wines.
Thanks to its idyllic climate and setting, the area attracts artists who contribute to a thriving arts scene. The city has a five-star array of beaches, from Town Beach at the very front of the city centre, to the 16 km golden swathe of North Beach on the far side of the Hastings River.
Port Macquarie also has a fine range of accommodation, dining and activity options that make this a favourite for families and an outstanding choice for a holiday base. Be sure to also visit Wauchope –a lively town and gateway to over 40,000 hectares of national parks and state forests.
Events
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- May
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Saturday 26 May to Sunday 27 May Baala Baajo African Drumming and Dance Show and Workshops
Proudly brought to you by Camden Haven Music Inc Baala Baajo, African Drumming and Dance ensemble from the Gold Coast ...
- Sunday 27 May 2012 Slice of Haven - Food and Wine Festival
- Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June NSW Womens Bowling Association 83rd State Carnival
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- June
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Sunday 17 June to Sunday 17 March 2013 Riverwalk Markets
Held the third Sunday of every month at Bruce Porter Reserve on the banks of the beautiful Camden Haven River ...
- Sunday 17 June to Sunday 1 July NSW Longboard Titles 2012
- Until Friday 1 June NSW Womens Bowling Association 83rd State Carnival
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- July
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Saturday 7 July to Sunday 8 July Timbertown Steam Festival
The Annual Steam Festival is held at Timbertown Heritage Theme Park. Showcasing Tractors, Trucks and Steam Engines of the days ...
- Saturday 28 July to Sunday 29 July Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix
- Until Sunday 1 July NSW Longboard Titles 2012
Local towns
- LaurietonLaurieton is 30km south of Port Macquarie and offers an idyllic holiday
- North HavenNorth Haven is a small village on the NSW North Coast 30km
- Port MacquariePort Macquarie is a resort and leisure centre that makes the most
- WauchopeWauchope is a thriving rural town at the heart of the Hastings















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