Hotels in Port Macquarie

About the city

Port Macquarie is one of the largest Australian towns located on the New South Wale Mid North Coast . Just about 400 km away from the Sydney CBD, Port Macquarie is a coastal city situated within the local government area of Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire. It was first visited in 1818 by Europeans . Port Macquarie has become the best coastal city for water lovers and travellers. Visitors will have the chance to visit many beautiful beaches and waterways. Some of water activities that visitors can enjoy here, including surfing, scuba diving, fishing, sailing and dolphin and whale watching .

The city is also known for its koala population. It is one of the places you should not miss when you get to Port Macquarie. You will meet koala wildlife at the Preservation Society's Koala Hospital where they take care of Koalas injuring from dog attacks, bush-fires or collisions with vehicles.

Port Macquarie is the perfect destination for a beach holiday for either short-term or long-term stays . It has a domestic airport, bus and train services, so it is very convenient for visitors to get there.

Port Macquarie - Attractions and Activities

Port Macquarie offers a wide range of things for people of all ages to see and do ranging from surfing, high-speed boats, to scenic river cruises, whale watching, oyster farms and much more.

Here are some of things and activities you can see and do when you get to Port

Macquarie .

a. Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park

Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park is a wildlife park and koala breeding centre. First opened in 1989, today the park is home to many Australian animals, exotic animals, birds, reptiles and koalas . There are also some animal presentations daily. Visitors can have their photograph taken with koalas or dingoes .

The park is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. It is also open on public holidays, except Christmas Day.

Location: 61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

b. National Parks

The national parks in Port Macquarie offer lots of things for visitors to see and enjoy.

Some of the national parks you can visit include Sea Acres national park and rainforest centre, Dooragan national park, Willi Willi national park and Hinterland villages of spectacular waterfalls, and much more .

Dooragan national park is known for its high conservation, recreational and cultural values. This place is an area of special significance to Aboriginal culture.

Located between the Macleay and Hastings valley, the Willi Willi national park is known as a rainforest mountain park. It is over 1100 metres above the sea level. The park protects many species of plants, birds and animals and a rainforest environment. Visitors can enjoy a delightful picnic area on the beautiful Wilson River, deep in the forest .

c. Glasshouse Port Macquarie

The Glasshouse is the regional arts centre in Port Macquarie and a premier venue for conferences and meetings in NSW. Designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, the Glasshouse offers a world of cultural experience, state-of-the-art technical facilities and flexible venues for performance, leisure and hire. The Glasshouse is designed to cater for a range of activities from business presentations to social events. Each year, the Glasshouse presents many performances by national touring companies, providing the best presentations of music, opera, comedy and dance.

c. Whale watching

Whale watching is one of the best things for you to do when you are in the area . This activity is very popular, offering people the ability to see whales for themselves and to experience the beauty of these amazing mammals .

From July through to October, you have the opportunity to join whale watching activities in Port Macquarie. You will find quite many companies offering this activity that can take you out to get up close with some of the largest mammals on the Earth. In many cases the whales are happy to come right up to the boat and show off for people . They enjoy putting on amazing shows for people. They can be seen jumping out of the water or helping to propel dolphins out of the water. This will be one of the most memorable sights for you to experience.

Hotels in Port Macquarie

There is a range of hotels in Port Macquarie you can select from when you get to Port Macquarie. Depending on your budget, location and number of people, you can select serviced apartments with spacious areas and a private and fully equipped kitchen to cook your own meals . You also choose luxury boutique hotels in Port Macquarie which are very unique, trendy and stylish . Another option is cottages, cabins and houses. They suit your needs and budget. They are designed to make your stay as comfortable and carefree as possible with many amenities such as a microwave, TV and fully equipped kitchen .

Macquarie Waters - The best hotel in Port Macquarie

An award winning 4.5 star boutique hotel, Macquarie Waters is the ideal choice for guests to stay in private and comfortable areas. It is conveniently located in the CBD of Port Macquarie . The hotel features stylish hotel rooms offering a truly unique experience. Rather than focusing on quantity, Macquarie Waters opts for quality . The stylish rooms range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms with spacious open plan living and dining areas . All the rooms are fully furnished and equipped with amenities for daily use. When staying here, visitors are offered all modern facilities such as LCD TV, DVD, stereo, Austar and completely free wireless internet access. It is not surprising that Macquarie Waters is voted by many visitors as the best Port Macquarie holiday hotels designed with a range of options.

Some other facitites guests can enjoy when they stay in Macquarie Waters:

- Heated outdoor pool and spa.

- Poolside BBQ area with seating, tables and umbrellas.

- Roof deck with water views, BBQ and hot tub.

- Secure onsite undercover parking.

And much more.

Hotel Information:

Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel

11 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Phone: (02) 6584 5755