Port Macquarie
Local Guides
Get the Local Intel…
Live like a local! These guides give you the inside info on the best ways to make the most of your Port Macquarie visit.
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Hidden Gems
Port Macquarie’s best-kept secrets are tucked between its sun-drenched beaches, bustling waterfront, and lush hinterland.
These are the places locals quietly love and visitors stumble upon and can't stop talking about. The spots that don't always appear in the official brochures but keep earning repeat visits. This is your insider’s guide to the good stuff!
School Holiday Fun in Port Macquarie
Get all the inside info on what to do with the kids these school holidays! From toddlers through to teens…
Rainy Day Ideas
When the rain comes to Port Macquarie, swap sandy shoes for cosy plans, explore the region’s rich history, warm up with a coffee and a book at one of the town’s charming cafés, or wander the boutiques and galleries in town for unique crafts and local art. This local guide provides hands-on fun that keeps everyone dry and entertained until the sun returns.
Girls Weekend Guide
Find out why Port Macquarie is the perfect destination for your next getaway with the girls. Three days. Good friends. Outstanding food, a cheeky gin or three, proper beach time, and zero guilt about that long lunch that turned into dinner. Sound good? Here's exactly how to do it.
Romantic Getaways
Time to reconnect? Get the insider's guide to a perfect romantic weekend in Port Macquarie. Sunsets, fine dining, river cruises, cellar doors and waking up to the ocean.
Night Life, Music & Entertainment
There's a version of Port Macquarie that most visitors discover on day one: the beaches, the coastal walk, the morning coffee. And then there's the version that opens up after dark, a genuinely buzzing bar and live music scene that punches well above its regional weight. To be clear, this is no big city when it comes to night life, but if relaxed charm, waterside sunset cocktails and live music is your thing…you’re in for a treat!
Pet Friendly Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is incredibly pet friendly, with miles of sandy off-leash beaches, plenty of shaded parks and walking trails, and a wide selection of cafés, eateries and accommodation options that cater to furry companions. BYO best friend!
