We were so excited to hear that there was a new attraction for us to visit while we were in Port Macquarie in January. I had been watching the progress of the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail online and was looking forward to seeing it for myself. It …
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A PORT MACQUARIE SHORT BREAK
When we only had a four night stay in Port Macquarie on our recent short break, we were keen to stay in an apartment in the heart of town. We had walked past the Rydges before and envied the people we could see sipping wine on their balconies while …
BLUE POLES Bed and Breakfast
Blue Poles has bed and breakfast accommodation. The B&B is an artist studio that has been converted into accommodation for couples. There is a ramp to the accommodation but this is not wheelchair accessible accommodation. The room itself has …
BLUE POLES Gallery, Cafe and B & B
last Visited January 2014 Blue Poles is on our ‘must do’ list every time we visit Port Macquarie. It is a very pretty drive out to Wauchope but the best part of the drive is from Wauchope to Byabarra. Blue Poles is our favourite café in the Port …
Bago Maze
last visited January 2013 Having visited Port Macquarie so many times we are always looking for something new. We rather like heading out into the countryside on one day of our visit each holiday. BAGO Maze opened in December 2012 so we were …
Koala Hospital
Last visited January 2013 The Koala hospital in Port Macquarie is well worth the visit. The hospital provides life saving care to sick and injured Koalas from near and far. A free tour runs daily at 3pm and is provided by a volunteer. Each …
Sea Acres
Last visited January 2013 Sea Acres is a 1.3km rainforest boardwalk located near Shelley Beach. The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible and perfect if you need a change of scene from the beach in summer or if you are visiting in cooler …
Lake Cathie
Last visited January 2014 Lake Cathie, as I’ve mentioned, holds a special place in my heart. The beach is not particularly accessible but the Lake is great. There is a picnic area that is mostly level that leads down to a short strip of sand and …
THE FAT FISH at the Surf Club
Bonny Hills - Last visited January 2013 There is a fabulous restaurant called The Fat Fish at the Bonny Hills-Wauchope Surf Club. We tried it for the first time this visit. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We tried breakfast …
Bonny Hills – Rainbow Beach
Last visited January 2013 Bonny Hills is about 20 minutes south of Port Macquarie town centre. Judging by the number of people on the beach the days we visited, not many of the tourists make the trip to Bonny Hills. Only about 60 people in the surf …
