Written by Chloe Debono
New to Port Macquarie and want to know the ins and outs of the area, what to check out, and where the important stuff is located, this blog is perfect for you.
Port Macquarie is well known for its beautiful beaches!
Beaches worth checking out include:
- Town Beach,
- Flynn’s Beach,
- Lighthouse beach,
- Shelly Beach,
- Nobbys beach (If you’re looking for a good dog beach)
Port Macquarie has too many Café’s to pick – a good problem to have! Here are a few of my favourites:
- Bandwagon Café – this Café is a perfect study spot
- Salty Crew Kiosk – located at town beach perfect for a coffee with the best view
- Coast – located at lighthouse beach, perfect for a tasty breakfast
- Abundance Café – Located a little out of port Macquarie but definitely worth it for its beautiful food selection, as well as its beautiful views overlooking a pond and nursery
- Baked culture (A little far out in Wauchope but this bakery is perfect for a sweet or savoury pastry and is definitely worth the drive!)
Night life/restaurants:
- Ichi
- Little shack
- Blue Whale Asian Eatery
- Bar Florian
- Moorebeer – Located close to the uni
- Blue cow – Famous for it’s delicious icecream
Grocery stores:
- Coles lake Innes – perfect location as it is across from the university
- Coles lighthouse beach
- Woolworths Settlement City
- Aldi, hastings river drive
- Kmart and Officeworks will definitely come in usefull!
Walking/running trails:
- The breakwall town beach
- Port Macquarie Coastal Walk
- Googik track
Activities/things to do:
- Bowling at Wave bowl
- Watch a movie at Majestic Cinema’s
- Spring-loaded
- X Golf
- Sea acres rain forest walk
- Visit the Koala hospital
- Rock climbing at centre of gravity
- Stoney Aqua Park
- Wildnets
- Billabong zoo
- Strawberry picking at Ricardo’s tomatoes
Facebook groups – helpful to know what is going on in the area:
- Noticeboard Port Macquarie
- Charles Sturt Port Macquarie Students
- Port Macquarie share accommodation and rentals
- Sovereign Hills Thrumster Port Macquarie
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