What to do and see in Port Macquarie, New South Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

November 3, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best top things to do in Port Macquarie, Australia including Frankie's Travel, Port Macquarie Surf School, Port Jet Cruise Adventures, Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage, Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf, Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard, Stoney Aqua Park, Facade Escape Room, Koala Hospital, Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park.
Restaurants in Port Macquarie

1. Frankie's Travel

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5.0 based on 81 reviews

Frankie's Travel

Let us take you down the Hastings Vineyard Trail - trust us we know the good spots! We have an array of wonderful tour possibilities for Port Macquarie with so many hidden gems and vineyards tucked down winding roads, we've created an online brochure to detail our absolute favourite spots and tour itineraries ... from a little bit of luxury to letting your hair down for a hens party we have you sorted!

2. Port Macquarie Surf School

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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Port Macquarie Surf School

Port Macquaries' original and multi award winning surf school. We have been coaching surfers in the local area since 1981. Come and enjoy the amazing beaches, while learning to surf in a fun and safe environment. All our coaches are passionate surfers and if we can't get you riding, no -one can! Hire boards are also available (Hard and soft) for surfers wanting to get out there and experience the amazing waves of our coastline

3. Port Jet Cruise Adventures

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5.0 based on 520 reviews

Port Jet Cruise Adventures

Port Macquarie's BEST and most THRILLING ocean ride!! Portjet boasts one of the only jet ski 'hire and drive' parks in NSW, as well as a brilliant new 10.5M boat called "Wave Rider" for all of your thrill ride and whale watching adventures, this is the ultimate place for all water-based activities on the Mid North Coast. Wave Rider features state-of-the-art equipment and 3x300HP Suzuki V6 outboard engines that give the vessel the title of "Fastest commercial boat in New South Wales" Port Cruise Adventures now also offers river cruises, Our famous BYO Sunset Cruise, Eco River Cruise, Boom Net Cruises, Private Charter for your party or function, and much much more! We also have our Jet Ski Park, in which unlicensed riders can ride .

4. Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage

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Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage

Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage, winner of the 2010 North Coast Tourism Award and again recognised in 2011, offers the following walking tours: 1) Uncovering Our Past - This tour covers the history and archaeology of Port Macquarie, it is 2 1/2 hours in duration and departs at 9:30am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 2) Grave Tales - This tour takes you on a journey through our historic cemetery, it is 1 1/2 hours in duration and departs at 2pm every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tours do not depart on pubic holidays.

5. Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf

3 Lindfield Park Rd, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia +61 2 6581 0925 [email protected] http://portmacquariegolfrange.com.au
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Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf

Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf now offers 4 unique activities; A NEW 18 hole Mini Golf /Putt Putt style of course includes a cascading water feature throughout . 18 holes of FUN. Every hole has a unique feature from a figure 8 , a volcano , hills , valleys , horseshoe etc . The Driving Range offers local and holiday golfers a delightful place to develop and refine their golf skills. Great family fun to be enjoyed in Port Macquarie at the Target Golf Range. It is a family fun time of golf, for mum dad and the kids, with great prizes to be won. Target Golf is the perfect way to introduce children to golf. Check out the wildlife whist practicing

Reviewed By alexu2013 - Canberra, Australia

We regularly stop here on road trips to stretch our legs. It’s such a great spot and the mini golf grounds are gorgeous. Our toddler loves running over the bridges and the owners Christine and Tony are lovely. The driving range is in great condition and they have set up marquees and tables so it’s a perfect place to eat lunch (pack your own). Plenty of parking too!

6. Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard

235 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia +61 2 6584 3792 [email protected] http://www.douglasvale.com.au
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Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard

Douglas Vale is a not-for-profit organisation and unique in Australia, with the 3.08h property looked after, restored and maintained entirely by volunteers. Enjoy a few tour of the Homestead, oldest timber building in the Hastings region, then take a walk through the magnificent grounds which include an orchard, ornamental ponds, cottage, rose and vegetable gardens. The 1 acre vineyard now produces 3 grape varieties, Black Isabella, from original cuttings obtained back in 1863, Villard Blanc and Chambourcin. Available for a free tasting and purchase exclusively at the cellar door, are 2 white wines, a rose, 2 reds and the famous Isabella Port. The Homestead and outbuildings are classified by the National Trust of Australia and on the Council's list of Heritage sites. We are access friendly and offer activities for children. Please look out for us on your drive into Port Macquarie on the Oxley Highway . We are open Wednesday & Saturday 10am to 3pm.We welcome everyone.

Reviewed By ralphm146 - Brisbane, Australia

A great place to visit, wine tasting was in a rustic atmosphere. Beautiful wines, whites, rose, reds and port a must to sample and buy. Friendly volunteers with a wealth of knowledge about the Homestead, outbuildings and the grounds. There are plants for sale. You can spend as long as you like strolling through the Homestead and beautiful grounds learning the history of Douglas Vale. It is a must visit when you are in Port Macquarie. Easy access and proximity to the town centre. A educational experience not to be missed.

7. Stoney Aqua Park

16 Hacks Ferry Rd, Telegraph Point, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2441 Australia +61 2 6585 0090 [email protected] http://www.stoneyaquapark.com.au/
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Stoney Aqua Park

Slides, blast bags, trampolines, swings, challenge tracks, balance beams, wobble pads and chill out areas are just a few of the many and varied features enclosed within the extensive walkways and floating tracks of the course. On shore we have extensive shade structures, BBQ areas that require $1 coins to operate, change rooms, picnic benches and sunloungers.

Reviewed By juliacI6227QU - Brisbane, Australia

Stones Park is a great day out. Designed for all ages. Toddlers have a area to swim in. Kids and adults can have fun on the inflatable objects. There is a picnic area and plenty of shaded seating. Also have cabins etc if you wanted to stay on location. Each session is 50 minutes or you can book another session after that for those more energetic. You will find yourself wanting to go back. Open at only certain times. Check website before going.

8. Facade Escape Room

Shop 13A Peachtree Walk Arcade, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia +61 481 722 713 [email protected] https://facade-escape.com.au/
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Facade Escape Room

What's an escape room? It's a fun, new entertainment concept where teams of players enter a themed room and cooperate to solve puzzles, clues and riddles in a challenging story adventure. Our three rooms include 'The Detective's Office', a murder mystery where you are framed as the killer; Category 5, where you must find your keys to escape from an oncoming storm; and 'Sabotage' where you are sent behind enemy lines to save the world from a missile - In 60 minutes!

Reviewed By 395yasminn

My daughter and I had our first escape room experience in the Category 5 room and absolutely loved it. Each of the games really had us thinking to solve them and find the answers that we needed to progress through and finally to escape. Definitely would recommend this activity for virtually anyone. We will be returning for another adventure in the very near future!

9. Koala Hospital

Lord Street Macquarie Nature Reserve, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia +61 2 6584 1522 http://www.koalahospital.org.au/message.asp http://www.koalahospital.org.au/
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4.5 based on 2,077 reviews

Koala Hospital

The world's first koala hospital. We are dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating koalas; and researching treatments, pharmaceuticals and practices to conserve koalas and their habitat.

Reviewed By lynm872

Thank you to the volunteers for their informative free tour of the Koala Hospital and its resident koalas, past and present. Great work volunteers. Well worth a visit.

10. Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park

61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie, New South Wales 2444 Australia 6165851060 [email protected] http://www.billabongzoo.com.au
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Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park

Reviewed By 213laurencey - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Today we visited Billabong zoo greeted by lovely ticket staff with big smiles and a lovely welcome. It has been one of the highlights of our holiday. The zoo keepers are not only amazing but very informative and show care and expertise in how they treat the animals. Always with the greatest respect I might add. Special thanks to Simonne no one knows more about Koalas than this young woman. Also she did several other animal talks given us a real insight to the work they do at the zoo and the importance of conservation. Thanks also to Brooke and her assistant we had a very informative chat about big cats she is an amazing young woman what an achievement working with these wonderful complex animals at such a young age. Also to Ashley excellent talk over the noise of traffic which wasn't easy about the stunning red pandas who obviously adore her. Shrek was fantastic and our jaws dropped at the skill of the presentation by both Keepers. Cafe offered lots of delights but we ended up with only having drinks and ice cream as the weather was too hot to eat a hot meal! Hope to visit again soon!

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