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 The Greater Port Macquarie Region, encompassing the thriving regional centre of Port Macquarie, the tranquil Camden Haven, historic Wauchope and the majestic Hinterland, is well practised in the art of catering to families with children.
There’s never been a better time to experience Greater Port Macquarie, just four hours north of Sydney on the New South Wales North Coast!
Located mid-way between Brisbane and Sydney, with a population of only 70,000, it is an unhurried, safe, clean holiday haven.
It’s natural assets, 15 pristine beaches, massive rivers, rainforests, rolling plains and undulating mountains, combine with a wide variety of accommodation, attractions, outdoor activities and one of the best climates in Australia.
Life in this region revolves around the great outdoors - horse riding, cycling, sailing, cruising, wind surfing, paragliding, waterskiing, kart racing, and tennis.
For something different there’s the Camel rides on Lighthouse beach or a visit to Timbertown, Wauchope – recreation of a colonial Sawmiller’s Village with a working steam train, Cobb and Co Coaches, bullocky displays and a children’s animal farm.
Pat a koala at the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, spot dolphins on the Hastings and Camden Haven Rivers, whale watch at sea, relax on a Barbecue Boat or pick up the pace on a jet-ski.
Take a leisurely river cruise, cast a line from any number of local “spots” or simply surf and sunbake.
Shelly Beach, Dunbogan’s Pilot Beach, and a beach inlet at Lake Cathie are more protected and ideal for young children and so is Settlement Point with its river frontage, play area and barbecues.
 Accommodation: Most accommodation can include games rooms, swimming pools, spas, barbecue facilities, cycle tracks, or children's playgrounds. One new apartment complex even has a children's cinema!
Settle into holiday parks by the river, contemporary apartments, luxury hotels, resorts, country cottages, or mountain retreats. Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre will help you select the ideal accommodation for your family and make the booking too!
A good café is never far away, the coffee culture is strong, local wineries serve up some award winning drops and an active cultural community delivers diverse live performances and art displays in this 4th City of the Arts.
Getting There: Port Macquarie is a four and a half hour drive north of Sydney, less than one hour by air, seven hours drive from Brisbane and is serviced with several commercial daily flights from Sydney and one from Brisbane.
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