AustraliaPort Macquarie
Discover routes, attractions, and guides in Port Macquarie.
8 routes
Hastings River Kayak & Mangrove Walk
Paddle the Hastings River from Port Macquarie into the mangrove systems upstream, where dolphins, pelicans, and sea eagles share the waterway with kayakers in a pristine estuarine environment.
Mid-North Coast Surf & Beach Walk
Learn to surf on the consistent waves of Port Macquarie's beaches, then walk the coastal path between breaks for a full day of mid-north coast beach life in one of Australia's most reliably sunny towns.
Port Macquarie Historic Heritage Walk
Walk Port Macquarie's heritage precinct — Australia's third oldest settlement — with convict-built sandstone churches, colonial courthouses, and the story of the town's foundation as a punishment colony.
Ellenborough Falls & Rainforest Walk
Drive inland from Port Macquarie to Ellenborough Falls — one of Australia's longest single-drop waterfalls at 160 metres — through the magnificent Comboyne Plateau rainforest.
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk
Walk the iconic Port Macquarie Coastal Walk — a 9-kilometre cliff-top path linking nine beaches from Town Beach to Lighthouse Beach, with whale watching opportunities from June to November.
Lake Cathie & Bonny Hills Beach Walk
Drive south of Port Macquarie to Lake Cathie — a tidal lake that intermittently breaks through to the sea — and Bonny Hills for a walk through coastal heath and pristine beach.
Koala Hospital & Nature Reserve Walk
Visit the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital — the world's first and largest koala hospital — then walk through Sea Acres Rainforest to see koalas in their natural habitat.
Glasshouse Rocks & Perpendicular Point Walk
Walk the rugged coastal headlands south of Port Macquarie including Glasshouse Rocks — extraordinary columnar basalt formations — and the dramatic Perpendicular Point sandstone cliffs.