Best Travel Guide Port Macquarie

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Port Macquarie is a vibrant coastal city known for its outdoor adventures, beautiful beaches, and delicious fresh produce. The area also has a rich convict history that adds depth to its charm. Located on the mid North Coast of New South Wales, it’s home to Australia's largest population of coastal koalas. The region is celebrated for its Hastings River oysters and award-winning wines from local vineyards, making it a perfect destination for those seeking both natural beauty and culinary delights.

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Port Macquarie is filled with activities sure to delight water sports enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, nature lovers and history aficionados. Enjoy a leisurely coastal walk, visit a scenic nature reserve, go fruit picking, or sign up for the exhilaration of skydiving or flying in a fighter jet. Whatever your interests, there are plenty of wonderful sights to explore and exciting things to experience.

Stoney Aqua Park

Stoney Aqua Park is a large inflatable water park on a man-made, freshwater lake, making it a safe environment for all ages. Perfect for a few hours of fun or a full day out, it’s also ideal for group celebrations. Arrive 30 minutes early for ticketing, check-in, and a safety briefing.

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Bago Maze & Winery

Enjoy the delightful Bago Vineyards as you taste their traditional sparkling and varietal wines, local cheeses or simply take in the beautiful scenery. The Bago Maze will test the navigation skills of the young and young at heart as you weave your way through the puzzle of pathways, over and under bridges, looking for items hidden deep within the maze. For lovers of fine wine and live jazz, Bago's Jazz in the Vineyards is held on the second Sunday of every month.

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Billabong Zoo — Koala & Wildlife Park

Billabong is a wild day out for the family. The award-winning zoo is home to a wide variety of Australian and exotic animals, and features the world-renowned koala breeding centre. You'll be amazed as you learn from keeper talks and presentations of penguins, monkeys, dingoes, snow leopards and crocodiles. The house of reptiles contains the world's most venomous land snake.

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Skydive Port Macquarie

Skydive over the beautiful mid North Coast and experience a magnificent view from 3 kilometres above ground as you freefall for 40 seconds at speeds of around 200 km/h, before an incredible four-minute parachute ride through the skies of Port Macquarie. You'll be taught what you need to know about the jump in a short training session on the ground, with more guidance in the air.

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Glasshouse Regional Gallery

Derived from local, national and international sources, the exhibition program at this Port Macquarie art gallery covers the visual arts, craft, and design, including historical and contemporary themes and subjects. Drop in to see significant touring exhibitions featuring well-known Australian and international artists and collections.

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Googik Heritage Walking Track

Take in the picturesque sights of Port Macquarie along the Googik Heritage Walking Track. Set in a gorgeous natural environment, the 2-kilometre walk starts at Lake Innes Nature Reserve, on Lake Road, and winds through gently undulating hills. Experience the chance to bike or stroll beside kangaroos and birds on this enchanting trail.

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Population:	51,154
Currency:	Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	Police, Fire & Ambulance: 000
Newspapers:	Camden Haven Courier: www.camdencourier.com.au Port Macquarie News: www.portnews.com.au
Website:	www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-macquarie-area/port-macquarie
Opening Hours:	Businesses usually operate from Monday to Saturday 9am–5pm Monday to Saturday, with reduced opening hours on Sunday.
Tourist Information:	Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre The Glasshouse, corner of Clarence & Hay Streets, Port Macquarie NSW +61 2 6581 8000 Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat & Sun 9am–2pm www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/products/greater-port-macquarie-visitor-information-centre