Location Description
Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, is one of the State's largest towns and a popular holiday destination.
Some 420 km north of Sydney, 'Port' as the locals refer to it, is truly a town that has something to offer everyone - from tourists who are drawn to the town's surfing beaches, amenities and coastal rainforest, to locals both young and old who want to enjoy a relaxed comfortable lifesytle.
Port Macquarie and the region is currently home to approximately 65,000 people. The median age of residents is 43 years.
The average daily maximum temperature is 22 degrees.
Some 420 km north of Sydney, 'Port' as the locals refer to it, is truly a town that has something to offer everyone - from tourists who are drawn to the town's surfing beaches, amenities and coastal rainforest, to locals both young and old who want to enjoy a relaxed comfortable lifesytle.
Port Macquarie and the region is currently home to approximately 65,000 people. The median age of residents is 43 years.
The average daily maximum temperature is 22 degrees.
Visitors Centre
Port Macquarie Visitor Information and Booking Centre
Cnr. Clarence & Hay Streets,
Port Macquarie
1800 025935
Email:icpm@midcoast.com.au
Cnr. Clarence & Hay Streets,
Port Macquarie
1800 025935
Email:icpm@midcoast.com.au
Attractions
Cruises and Water Activities - available on the Hastings River.
Wineries - Including Cassegrains Winery, one of the first wineries to prove you can produce world class wines without being in a recognised wine growing region.
As Australia's first resort and third oldest penal settlement, Port Macquarie has a long history and a bright future.
Port Macquarie boasts 13 beaches, several National Parks and mountain and river scenery.
Wineries - Including Cassegrains Winery, one of the first wineries to prove you can produce world class wines without being in a recognised wine growing region.
As Australia's first resort and third oldest penal settlement, Port Macquarie has a long history and a bright future.
Port Macquarie boasts 13 beaches, several National Parks and mountain and river scenery.
Facilities
Two major shopping centres support local traders:
Port Central Shopping Centre
(02) 65842988
Settlement City Centre
(02) 65837377
Port Macquarie has a good range of award winning restaurants (at last count over 60) and cafes, catering for visitors and residents.
Proximity to the ocean has resulted in a large number of seafood listings, however, there is something for everyone from budget to five star.
There are also clubs, pubs, cinemas and a theatre group for local entertainment.
Theatre information can be obtained via:
Port Macquarie Players
(02) 65849473
Port Central Shopping Centre
(02) 65842988
Settlement City Centre
(02) 65837377
Port Macquarie has a good range of award winning restaurants (at last count over 60) and cafes, catering for visitors and residents.
Proximity to the ocean has resulted in a large number of seafood listings, however, there is something for everyone from budget to five star.
There are also clubs, pubs, cinemas and a theatre group for local entertainment.
Theatre information can be obtained via:
Port Macquarie Players
(02) 65849473
Transport
There are local buses for getting around town.
The XPT train from Sydney stops at nearby Wauchope, and local buses travelling on to Port Macquarie meet the train. The whole trip takes around seven and a half hours.
Port Macquarie also has its own airport with regular services to major centres via 'Qantaslink' and other regional airlines.
For local bus information, contact:
Port Macquarie Bus Service
6 Denham St
(02) 65832161
The XPT train from Sydney stops at nearby Wauchope, and local buses travelling on to Port Macquarie meet the train. The whole trip takes around seven and a half hours.
Port Macquarie also has its own airport with regular services to major centres via 'Qantaslink' and other regional airlines.
For local bus information, contact:
Port Macquarie Bus Service
6 Denham St
(02) 65832161
Community
The key medical facilities in the area are:
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Wrights Rd, Port Macquarie
(02) 65812000
Port Macquarie Private Hospital
Lake Road, ort Macquarie
(02) 65835655
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Wrights Rd, Port Macquarie
(02) 65812000
Port Macquarie Private Hospital
Lake Road, ort Macquarie
(02) 65835655
Pre-Schools
The list of local pre-school facilities is extensive and includes:
St Agnes Pre-School & Long Day Care Centre,
Burgess Close,Port Macquarie
(02)65834491
Fernhill Road Pre-School
8 Fernhill Road,Port Macquarie
(02)65812424
Blooming Kids Early Learning & Long Day Care Centre
81-83 Marian Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65812515
Port Macquarie Community Pre-School
Munster Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65834328
Hastings Pre-School & Long Day Care Centre
12 Munston Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65849211
Bangalay Child Care & Education Centre
1-3 Cathie Road, Port Macquarie
(02)65825400
Lighthouse Child Care Centre
Cnr Greenmeadows & Ocean Drive
Port Macquarie
(02)65845585
Moruya Drive Child Care Centre
11 Moruya Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65849660
Portside Pre-school & Long Day Care Centre
67B Owen Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65842422
St Agnes Pre-School & Long Day Care Centre,
Burgess Close,Port Macquarie
(02)65834491
Fernhill Road Pre-School
8 Fernhill Road,Port Macquarie
(02)65812424
Blooming Kids Early Learning & Long Day Care Centre
81-83 Marian Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65812515
Port Macquarie Community Pre-School
Munster Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65834328
Hastings Pre-School & Long Day Care Centre
12 Munston Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65849211
Bangalay Child Care & Education Centre
1-3 Cathie Road, Port Macquarie
(02)65825400
Lighthouse Child Care Centre
Cnr Greenmeadows & Ocean Drive
Port Macquarie
(02)65845585
Moruya Drive Child Care Centre
11 Moruya Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65849660
Portside Pre-school & Long Day Care Centre
67B Owen Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65842422
Primary Schools
Local primary schools include:
Adventist Primary School
500 Ocean Drive,Port Macquarie
(02)65822271
Hastings Public School
Waniora Parkway, Port Macquarie
(02)65822566
Heritage Christian School
Mumford Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65838277
Port Macquarie Public School
Grant Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65832977
St Columba Anglican School
43/53 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie
(02)65814188
St Agnes Primary School
Boronia Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65837433
St Joseph's Primary School
Warlters Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65833848
St Peters Primary School
Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65841962
Tacking Point Public School
Bangalay Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65823478
Westport Public School
Widderson Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65832944
(02)65833848
St Agnes Primary School
(02)65837433
St Peters Primary
(02)65832944
Adventist Primary School
500 Ocean Drive,Port Macquarie
(02)65822271
Hastings Public School
Waniora Parkway, Port Macquarie
(02)65822566
Heritage Christian School
Mumford Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65838277
Port Macquarie Public School
Grant Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65832977
St Columba Anglican School
43/53 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie
(02)65814188
St Agnes Primary School
Boronia Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65837433
St Joseph's Primary School
Warlters Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65833848
St Peters Primary School
Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65841962
Tacking Point Public School
Bangalay Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65823478
Westport Public School
Widderson Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65832944
(02)65833848
St Agnes Primary School
(02)65837433
St Peters Primary
(02)65832944
Secondary Schools
High schools servicing this region include:
MacKillop Senior College
Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie
(02)65834611
Port Macquarie High School
Owen Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65831844
St Pauls High School
Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65832632
Westport High School
Findlay Avenue,Port Macquarie
(02)65836400
Westport High School
Findlay Avenue, Port Macquarie
(02) 65835639
Port Macquarie High School
(02) 65833794
St Paul's High School
(02) 65832632
Westport High School
(02) 65836400
St Joseph's Hastings Regional High School
(02) 65835499
MacKillop Senior College
Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie
(02)65834611
Port Macquarie High School
Owen Street, Port Macquarie
(02)65831844
St Pauls High School
Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
(02)65832632
Westport High School
Findlay Avenue,Port Macquarie
(02)65836400
Westport High School
Findlay Avenue, Port Macquarie
(02) 65835639
Port Macquarie High School
(02) 65833794
St Paul's High School
(02) 65832632
Westport High School
(02) 65836400
St Joseph's Hastings Regional High School
(02) 65835499
Tertiary Schools
The nearest tertiary facility is:
North Coast Institute Of TAFE
Widderson St
Port Macquarie
(02) 65803500
North Coast Institute Of TAFE
Widderson St
Port Macquarie
(02) 65803500
Sport
Water-based activities are plentiful.
These include swimming, fishing and boating on the river, nearby lakes or ocean.
There are a number of parks within the Hastings Council area used for recreation.
These include swimming, fishing and boating on the river, nearby lakes or ocean.
There are a number of parks within the Hastings Council area used for recreation.
