by Gloria Dekker


Port Macquarie Holidays offer tourists the very best that New South Wales has to

offer. Aside from being conveniently positioned north of Sydney, the amazing Hastings

area offers some of the most striking shore and beaches along the north

coast.

The seaside resort city, located near the mouth of the beautiful Hastings Stream, is the

ideal location for a weekend getaway, or a much longer vacation.

What to Do On Port Macquarie Holidays

Port Macquarie holidays offer the perfect opportunityopportunity to enjoy a good range of

activities. Whether you're looking for family outings or something to try and appeal to the

most adventurous holiday-maker, or everything between, you are sure to find it on the

Hastings Coast.

The Top 5 Tourist Activities in the Hastings Region

Get Back to Nature

The Hastings region has some of the most amazing natural rainforest

walking trails that offer spectacular views and a chance to explore the

rainforest hinterlands.

Keep your eyes open, as the Port Macquarie area is home to plenty of

Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wallabies, all kinds

of reptiles and lots of species of birds to keep your eyes peeled for. If you don't wish to

hunt for wildlife out in the wild, head out to the Billabong Koala and Wildlife

Park for a great zoo experience.

Get Out On the Water

With around 16kms of stunning golden beaches surrounded by stunning

green hinterland along the Hastings River, there's nothing better than getting

out on the water. Enjoy an easy going cruise along the waterways or get the adrenalin

pumping in a jet boat thrill ride, or brave the waves on a jet-ski, or perhaps

even a little water skiing is more your pace. There's lots to enjoy out on the

waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Port Macquarie holidays are excellent for whale and dolphin lovers, with plenty of

sightings within view off the coast. The spotless beaches are also great for a

relaxed family picnic, or just enjoying the sun.

Create Your Own Journey

One of the reasons Port Macquarie is such a favored visitor vacation locations

is that it's possible to build your own journey to fit your own preferences.

The strong attraction in the Hastings region is certainly the Great Outdoors, and

there's actually plenty to do. Enjoy a relaxed game of golf or a friendly game

of tennis before pony riding along the beach or along the nature trails.

If you're after something a little more exciting, head out for some sky-diving,

rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, water skiing, jet-skiing, canoeing, or merely hire

a 4-wheel drive and explore the area to see what you will find.

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings area around Port Macquarie is fast becoming widely

as a premier destination for fine food and premium wine. The

many wineries and boutique breweries in the neighborhood offer enthusiastsenthusiasts the

chance to truly get out and taste the wonders created from regional produce.

Head Into Town

The Port Macquarie Township offers great ideas to keep adults and children alike

entertained, excited or interested. Flick through some of the local boutique

shops or arts centers in the area to fulfil your shopping needs.

You'll find plenty of studios to explore, or discover more about the heritage of

the area with a visit to one of the museums. Naturally, there are loads of

glorious cafeterias, bistros, and diners to enjoy that actually showcase the best

of Port Macquarie's locally grown produce.

With so much to do and see, it should be immediately obvious why Port Macquarie

Vacations should be your primary choice to spend your next holiday away.




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