For those who enjoy holidays, Port Macquarie is a good destination to explore the NSW coastline. This is a beautiful and diverse region packed with a plenty of water activities such as surfing, water skiing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching for you and your partner to see and do. You will see a range of beautiful beaches and waterways in this town.

A halfway stop-off to Bryon Bay from Sydney, at the mouth of the Hasting River, Port Macquarie is the city of escape. This place is known for its extensive beaches, beautiful waterways as well as many attractions in the town and surrounding areas.

Furthermore, Port Macquarie has a range of things to see and do for people of all ages, including scenic river cruises, surfing with dolphins, camel safaris on the beach, cultural exhibitions, art galleries, oyster farms, and much more.

Paradise of water lovers in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is the paradise of water lovers with 17 beautiful beaches and surf lifestyle, including North Shore, Rocky Beach, Town Beach, Oxley Beach, Shelly Beach, Miners Beach and Lighthouse Beach.

Town Beach, located off Stewarts Street, is a popular beach in the area with the CBD only a few minutes' walk away.

Oxley Beach is a grassy area with picnic and BBQ facilities.

Flynns Beach is the most popular beach for families, with good surf conditions. You can find picnic tables, electric BBQ, cafes, showers, water drinking station, and surf lifesavers who patrol this beach.

Port Macquarie apartments

Port Macquarie is the ideal getaway for a beach holiday for either a weekend away or a long weekend. Many people agree Port Macquarie to be a perfect stopover for trips between Brisbane and Sydney as well. If you are searching for a nice holiday apartment in Port Macquarie, you should consider Macquarie Water Boutique Apartment Hotel.

Macquarie Waters boutique apartment hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Port Macquarie. The Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre is also situated in Clarence Street and features an exciting program of events. The hotel is one of the best Port Macquarie apartments in town designed with different ranges of hotel rooms from traditional style room for short stays, 1 bedroom self-contained apartment to 2 or 3 bedroom self-contained apartment if you need to share with colleagues.

Macquarie Waters also features the popular Corner restaurant. The Corner offers a relaxed vibe with a menu driven by seasonal fresh produce matched with a comprehensive wine list.

How to get there

Port Macquarie is located midway between Sydney and Brisbane just off the Pacific Highway on the NSW mid north coast. It is a four hour drive north of Sydney or a seven hour drive south of Brisbane. The town centre is 15 minutes off the Pacific Highway, so it's a short detour before hitting the road again.

Port Macquarie is less than one hour flying time from Sydney. Qantas Link and Virgin Australia provide daily flights between Sydney and Port Macquarie, so you can get there easily at any time.