Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is about one hour's flying time from Sydney or Brisbane. QantasLink and Virgin Australia provide daily flights between Sydney and Port Macquarie. Virgin Australia also provides direct flights between Brisbane and Port Macquarie. Connecting flights are also available to a wide range of destinations in Australia and internationally. The airport is 5 km from the town centre and takes about 10 minutes to reach by road. A range of transport options are available to and from the airport. Taxi and shuttle bus services are located in front of the baggage claim area. Public bus services are available from the bus stop next to the airport's rental car park.

Port Macquarie is on the New South Wales North Coast, just off the Pacific Highway. It takes just over 4 hours to drive from Sydney to Port Macquarie.

Busways public buses are available linking the central business district to surrounding communities, although there is limited bus service in the city.

Port Macquarie is serviced by two ferries linking the town centre to the North Shore, providing access to Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve, North Beach and Crescent Head via Maria River Road (gravel road) and Point Plomer Road (4WD access only). Settlement Point Ferry This 21-vehicle ferry is located at Settlement Point Road and operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. The service is closed for maintenance between 9.30am and 3.30pm every third Wednesday of the month. Hibbard Ferry This 15-vehicle ferry is located at Boundary Street off Hastings River Drive. The service operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 10am and 2.45pm to 7pm. On weekends and public holidays the ferry runs between 8am and 7pm and during school holidays from 6.30am to 7pm. The service is closed for maintenance between 10am and 2.45pm every fourth Thursday of the month.

Port Macquarie Taxi Cabs

Country code: +61 Area code: 02

220-240V