Port Macquarie
Must do
With rainforest walks, marine reserves, beautiful beaches and national parks Port Macquarie is ideal for spotting wildlife, both on and off shore.
Port Macquarie beaches
Situated in a beautiful location where the Hastings River meets the Pacific Ocean, Port Macquarie is surrounded by 15 pristine beaches. Endless beachside pursuits will keep you entertained - coastal walks, surfing, sailboarding, swimming, fishing and even camel rides on the beach. Many beaches feature BBQs and playgrounds and there are plenty of learn-to-surf schools that are accredited.
Flynn’s Beach, 3km south of Port Macquarie, is nestled between a pair of rocky headlands and suits learn-to-surfers most of the year. Nearby Lighthouse Beach is a 9-km stretch of southeast-facing sand with the best waves at the more sheltered northern end. Town Beach has three main breaks along its 800m, beginning with the break-wall. The Middle is generally best left to experienced surfers and Flagstaff is the protected southern headland.
Crescent Head, 9 km south-east of Kempsey, is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hat Head National Park, Goolawah Reserve and the Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve. Just choose your beach from an endless list that includes Front Beach, Back Beach, Goolawah Beach, Racecourse, Delicate Nobby and Big Hill. To protect this stunning coastline, Crescent Head National Surfing Reserve stretches along 3.5km of coastline from north of Port Macquarie.
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Learn to Surf Port Macquarie, North Coast
Port Macquarie Surf School Learn to Surf lessons include the use of safe softboards, wetsuits, rashvest and sunscreen. The prime objective is a duty o...
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Flynns Beach
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Flynn’s Beach, situated 3 kilomteres south of Port Macquarie, is almost 500 metres long and nestled between a pair of rocky headlands to the nor...
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Bodyboard Lessons
Port Macquarie, North Coast
Classes are kept small to ensure you have a personalised service. John and his instructors are in the water all the time making sure you have fun whil...
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Port Macquarie Beach
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a water lovers’ paradise. Situated at the mouth of the Hastings River and the Pacific Ocean, it encompasses 15 pristine beache...
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Town Beach
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Town Beach has three main breaks along its 800 metres, beginning with the break-wall which can work in swell from the south right through to the north...
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Australian Surf Festival
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
The Australian Surf Titles have been held since 1964, the longest running surf event in Australia. The Australian Surf Festival combines the Australi...
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Surf and Yoga Retreats
Port Macquarie, North Coast
Come and experience a surf and yoga retreat and you will love the feeling at the end of each day. The benefits from combining surfing and yoga will af...
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NSW Longboard Titles 2012
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Proudly sponsored by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Port Macquarie's luscious beaches play host once again to the Longboard titles for New South Wal...
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Camel Safari
Port Macquarie, North Coast
Port Macquarie Camel Safari's operates Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am – 1pm. Costs for a 30 minute rid...
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Lighthouse Beach
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Lighthouse Beach is 7 kilometres south of Port Macquarie, its 9 kilomtre stretch of southeast-facing sand home to a series of hospitable beach breaks....
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