Six Must-see Attractions In Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is well-known as the best surf destination within a half-day drive of Sydney

, and area where year-round beautiful temperatures and the friendly small-town feel make every visit delightful. There is wine-tasting, a variety of sports and adventure activities to get into, gourmet restaurants and heritage listed areas. There are literally hundreds of activities and attractions to check out - but if we had to pick 6 to see in a week, this is where we'd go! Here we explore the top attractions in the Port Macquarie region for a variety of tastes, from the sedentary and serene to the adrenaline-exhausting thrills of a lifetime! We'll also outline what to look for in your Port Macquarie hotel room to complement your choice of attractions.

Cassegrain Wines

There are several boutique wineries in the Port Macquarie region, an area which is fast becoming known as a companion to the Hunter Valley in producing NSW's most creative and complex wines. Cassegrain Wines has a focus on French techniques and sensibilities in their wine-making, and they are one of the best known vineyards and wineries in the area. Many good Port Macquarie hotels stock their products in-house - try them out with dinner, and then purchase your favourites from the cellar door.

Timbertown Historical Village

This heritage village is surrounded by 87 acres of natural forest, and they show you what the pioneers of the Port Macquarie area faced as part of their daily grind. There are plenty of retailers located within the grounds as well, offering unique gifts that aren't available elsewhere. The furniture making and steam engines are a hit with the boys - the petting zoo and chocolate factory usually please the rest!

Glasshouse Entertainment Centre

As a fast-growing region of Australia, Port Macquarie is now home to a modern, sleek theatre facility - the Glasshouse Entertainment Centre. The Centre usually liaises with local Port Macquarie hotels to ensure people know what's going on in terms of performance art in the region. Currently you can check out Toni Childs, and the well-loved Australian play Cosi, but attractions here are constantly being updated.

Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve

This enormous reef area off Point Perpendicular has a pinnacle of 18m, and a drop of up to 32m in one spot. There are grey nurse sharks on it all year round (harmless to humans), as well as plenty of colourful nudibranches, reef fishes and pelagics. Choose a Port Macquarie hotel where you can truly relax and celebrate getting out of a school of twenty sharks alive! Those with on-site spas are recommended for divers.

The Koala Hospital

Around 250-300 koalas are admitted to the Intensive Care Wing of the Koala Hospital every year. They will remain with the hospital until they have made a full recovery, and then be returned to the wild. You can see the koalas being fed daily, but as they are recuperating interaction is limited. Still an awesome experience!

Ricardoes Tomatoes

Though tomatoes are its namesake, the reason most people come here is the juicy, delicious strawberries that you can pick yourself. They grow 5 varieties hydroponically, so they are in season all year round. Let the kids run rampant and get horribly sticky (or do so yourself!), and grab lunch in the caf afterwards. If you get a premium Port Macquarie hotel room, you will likely have refrigeration available in-room so that you can take your strawberries home.

by: Jane Hillsdon

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