Liz’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great beach for a swim/ snorkel in the lagoon; or fossick for shells in the rock pools. Great surf at the Northern end when conditions are right.
Nice place to start the walk along the coast to the lighthouse via the beach. (good fitness needed for this .....BUT so pretty) Walk starts at the southern end near facilities. BBQ and picnic facilities make this an awesome picnic spot.
High tide is the best snorkelling
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Shelly Beach
Great beach for a swim/ snorkel in the lagoon; or fossick for shells in the rock pools. Great surf at the Northern end when conditions are right.
Nice place to start the walk along the coast to the lighthouse via the beach. (good fitness needed for this .....BUT so pretty) Walk starts at the southern end near facilities. BBQ and picnic facilities make this an awesome picnic spot.
High tide is the best snorkelling
An easy walk for everyone from our property. Excellent spot to watch the surf with seating. A walkway to the beach on your right.
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Harry's Lookout
Pacific DriveAn easy walk for everyone from our property. Excellent spot to watch the surf with seating. A walkway to the beach on your right.
Just pretty , and some interesting bays to beachcomb. Walk down to lighthouse beach and get some food from Coast Cafe at the surf club.
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Tacking Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadJust pretty , and some interesting bays to beachcomb. Walk down to lighthouse beach and get some food from Coast Cafe at the surf club.
Great day trip. An easy 30 minute drive from the house. Take your cossies for a swim and a picnic to enjoy under the shady trees. There is a gorgeous walk called "point perpendicular" near here which i highly recommend. ( moderate fitness , undulating)
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Pilot Beach
Great day trip. An easy 30 minute drive from the house. Take your cossies for a swim and a picnic to enjoy under the shady trees. There is a gorgeous walk called "point perpendicular" near here which i highly recommend. ( moderate fitness , undulating)
Great views ( you can drive to the top ) or a challenging bushwalk (up the face if your keen). BBQ and toilet facilities available.
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North Brother lookout
Captain Cook Bicentenary RoadGreat views ( you can drive to the top ) or a challenging bushwalk (up the face if your keen). BBQ and toilet facilities available.
Excellent value. Whale watching is AWESOME in the JUNE holidays and SEPTEMBER holidays.
Fish and chip sunset cruises are fun for all too.
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Port Jet
Short StreetExcellent value. Whale watching is AWESOME in the JUNE holidays and SEPTEMBER holidays.
Fish and chip sunset cruises are fun for all too.
Kids love this place and so do adults. Bring a rug and sample some vino , have a picnic and watch the kids.
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Bago Vineyards
197 Milligans RdKids love this place and so do adults. Bring a rug and sample some vino , have a picnic and watch the kids.
Dunbogan Boat Shed And Marina
46 The BoulevardeThis is quite a bit of fun ( or little nieces and nephews loved it)
You have to be there to book ( think that is still correct)
Great value
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Camel Ride
161-163 Matthew Flinders DrThis is quite a bit of fun ( or little nieces and nephews loved it)
You have to be there to book ( think that is still correct)
Great value
Jolly Nose MTB Park
Spring Creek RoadIf your into mountain bike riding this free park is a must
A great drive ( although can get a bit bumpy in a small car). The beach has great waves and the scenery is spectacular .
From hear there is a coastal drive to crowdy head , and a magnificent loop walk from just before the campground.
Diamond Head Campground
763 Diamond Head RdA great drive ( although can get a bit bumpy in a small car). The beach has great waves and the scenery is spectacular .
From hear there is a coastal drive to crowdy head , and a magnificent loop walk from just before the campground.
A great drive through Comboyne and Byabarra ( nice restaurant for lunch).
The walk is steep but very rewarding; and plenty of amazing birds life.
Rawson Falls
A great drive through Comboyne and Byabarra ( nice restaurant for lunch).
The walk is steep but very rewarding; and plenty of amazing birds life.
Drive to settlement point and get the ferry across to drive via Point Plomer and amazing national parks (if you have a 4wd) ; or drive via Maria River road (which is now sealed).
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Crescent Head Lookout
Drive to settlement point and get the ferry across to drive via Point Plomer and amazing national parks (if you have a 4wd) ; or drive via Maria River road (which is now sealed).
This walk is out the front of our property.
I would head to Harrys lookout and down the stairs to your right.
The walk to the lighthouse is then at the southern end of the beach.
Great to beachcomb or a Strenuous walk through the national park.
Coastal Walk
This walk is out the front of our property.
I would head to Harrys lookout and down the stairs to your right.
The walk to the lighthouse is then at the southern end of the beach.
Great to beachcomb or a Strenuous walk through the national park.
Tranquil walk in the rainforest on a boardwalk . This is just down the road from our house
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Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
159 Pacific DrTranquil walk in the rainforest on a boardwalk . This is just down the road from our house
Food scene
I have placed our favourite places in this section
One of our favorites .
Open from 7am and awesome for a sunrise walk and then breakfast.
A nice walk from the house: which means a great reason to jump in the pool on your return.
Port Surf school is awesome too. Book in some morning lessons with them.
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Sandbox
36 Tuppenny RdOne of our favorites .
Open from 7am and awesome for a sunrise walk and then breakfast.
A nice walk from the house: which means a great reason to jump in the pool on your return.
Port Surf school is awesome too. Book in some morning lessons with them.
Secret spot on the canals which is worthwhile for breakfast our my preference which is lunch.. This is one of our favs for a lazy lunch. (booking for lunch are essential)
Maybe tie this in with boat hire at Jordans next door..
BANKS cafe
9 Mcinherney CloseSecret spot on the canals which is worthwhile for breakfast our my preference which is lunch.. This is one of our favs for a lazy lunch. (booking for lunch are essential)
Maybe tie this in with boat hire at Jordans next door..
Salty Crew Kiosk
15 Elliott WayNext to the patrolled town beach with great coffee.
Great breakfast or lunch.
Camel rides on the beach before ( lots of fun) or a satisfying stop after walking the coast walk from home via the lighthouse. (this is hardcore but worth the effort.)
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COAST Lighthouse Beach
40 Matthew Flinders DrGreat breakfast or lunch.
Camel rides on the beach before ( lots of fun) or a satisfying stop after walking the coast walk from home via the lighthouse. (this is hardcore but worth the effort.)
Yum ! Bookings are a must or takeaway on the beach is fabulous too.
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Enzo Woodfired
53 Pacific DrYum ! Bookings are a must or takeaway on the beach is fabulous too.
Nice mix of all the favorites. Bookings are recommended for all restaurants in the area.
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Blue Whale Asian Eatery
4 Flynn StNice mix of all the favorites. Bookings are recommended for all restaurants in the area.
Best sourdough in town and lots of tasty treats . You can ring any larger orders through the day before. The milk buns are amazing for burgers or bacon and egg rolls (but order the day prior).
You can often purchase local fresh eggs here too. HIDDEN GEM
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Urban Grain Bakery
78 Hay StreetBest sourdough in town and lots of tasty treats . You can ring any larger orders through the day before. The milk buns are amazing for burgers or bacon and egg rolls (but order the day prior).
You can often purchase local fresh eggs here too. HIDDEN GEM
MakiMoto Port Macquarie
22 Horton StTasty Japanese.
Suzu Japanese Dining
2 Horton StAnother favorite in town.
Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant
269 Hastings River DrGreat outlook, food and service.
This is a great spot on the breakwall in town.
They do great cocktails and the chips and calamari are a favourite as we watch the sun set.
They do some awesome Mexican nights ( but definitely book a few days ahead)
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LITTLE SHACK
1a Munster StThis is a great spot on the breakwall in town.
They do great cocktails and the chips and calamari are a favourite as we watch the sun set.
They do some awesome Mexican nights ( but definitely book a few days ahead)
Cocoa Cartel
52 Pacific DrTasty treats and coffee at Flynns beach
Bada Sushi
Fresh, tasty and a walk from our place at Flynns Beach.
Highly recommended
If heading to either Rawson Falls or Comboyne this is a nice spot to eat ( just check opening times which can vary)
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The Byabarra Café & Bar
1078 Comboyne RdIf heading to either Rawson Falls or Comboyne this is a nice spot to eat ( just check opening times which can vary)
Bills Fishhouse & Bar
18-20 Clarence StAlways good food and service
good spot to taste some local beverages; and the food truck 'Char Bar' is awesome.
They often have live music too
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Moorebeer Brewing
35 Merrigal Rdgood spot to taste some local beverages; and the food truck 'Char Bar' is awesome.
They often have live music too
Hello Sailor Port Macquarie
Cocktail Bar and food on the water.
Live music at times too.
Twotriplefour by Bills
Lunch venue at Cassiegrain winery.
They also have horse riding here.
Activities
Worth a visit for both young and old.
You can now book special close up catch ups with various animals.
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Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
61 Billabong DrWorth a visit for both young and old.
You can now book special close up catch ups with various animals.
Ricardoes Tomatoes
221 Blackmans Point RdStrawberry picking ( perfect wet weather activity)
Just south of Port Macquarie. A unique "old school" movie experience. Worth checking out if there is a special movie you would like to see ( or a rainy day ).
Drop by Moo and Bean for lunch or cocktail happy hour ( North Haven)
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Plaza Theatre
47 Bold StJust south of Port Macquarie. A unique "old school" movie experience. Worth checking out if there is a special movie you would like to see ( or a rainy day ).
Drop by Moo and Bean for lunch or cocktail happy hour ( North Haven)
Kids love this. Bring a picnic and set up under the shade sails.
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Stoney Aqua Park
16 Hacks Ferry RdKids love this. Bring a picnic and set up under the shade sails.
They have BBQ boats and other leisure craft to hire. Good spot to fish ( nice cafes Blackfish and Banks ) next door.
Jordan's Boating Centre and Holiday Park
11 Mcinherney ClThey have BBQ boats and other leisure craft to hire. Good spot to fish ( nice cafes Blackfish and Banks ) next door.