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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

region has some of the most surprising coastline and beaches along the north

coast.

The tidal resort town, situated close to the mouth of the stunning Hastings Brook, 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 great opportunity to enjoy a wide range of

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

most intrepid holiday-maker, or everything in between, you'll find it on the

Hastings Coast.

The Top 5 Tourist Activities in the Hastings Region

Get Back to Nature

The Hastings area boasts some of the most wonderful natural rainforest

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

wilderness.

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

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

of reptiles and masses of species of birds to watch for. If you don't don't desire 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 plenty to enjoy out on the

waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Port Macquarie holidays are ideal for whale and dolphin lovers, with a large number of

sightings occuring off the coast. The pristine beaches are also ideal for a

relaxed family picnic, or simply enjoying the sun.

Build Your Own Journey

One of the explanations Port Macquarie is a preferred holiday maker holiday 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 certainly an abundance of things to do. Enjoy a slow game of golfing or an amicable game

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

If you are after something a bit more exciting, head out for some skydiving,

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

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

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings area around Port Macquarie is fast becoming widely

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

many wineries and boutique breweries in the neighborhood offer enthusiastsenthusiasts the

opportunity to actually get out and taste the delights made from regional goods.

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 and crafts centres in the area to fulfil your shopping wishes.

find masses of galleries to explore, or learn more about the heritage of

the region with a trip to one of the museums. Of course, there are lots of

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

of Port Macquarie's local items.

With plenty to keep visitors occupied it should be easily apparent why Port Macquarie

Holidays should be your first choice to spend your next vacation away.