Port Macquarie Holidays Top 5 Tourist Activities to do in the Hastings



by Gloria Dekker


Port Macquarie Holidays offer travellers the very best that New South Wales has to

offer. Aside from being conveniently positioned north of Sydney, the amazing Hastings

area offers some of the most striking shore and beaches along the north

coast.

The seaside resort city, located near the mouth of the beautiful Hastings Stream, is the

ideal location for a weekend getaway, or a much longer vacation.

What to Do On Port Macquarie Holidays

Port Macquarie holidays offer the perfect opportunityopportunity to enjoy a good range of

activities. Whether you're searching for family outings or something to appeal to the

most adventurous holiday-maker, or everything between, you are sure to find it on the

Hastings Coast.

The Top 5 Traveller Activities in the Hastings

Get Back to Nature

The Hastings area offers some of the most stunning natural rainforest

walking trails that offer impressive perspectives and an opportunity to explore the

wilderness.

Keep your eyes open, as the Port Macquarie area is home to masses of

Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wallabies, all types

of reptiles and lots of species of birds to keep your eyes peeled for. If you don't wish to

hunt for wildlife out in natural habitats, head out to the Billabong Koala and Wildlife

Park for a great zoo experience.

Get Out On the Water

With over 16kms of striking golden beaches enclosed by beautiful

green hinterland along the Hastings River, there's nothing better than getting

out on the water. Enjoy a slow cruise along the waterways or get the adrenalin

pumping in a jet boat thrill ride, or brave the waves on a jet-ski, or maybe

even a little water skiing is more your pace. There's lots to enjoy out on the

waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Port Macquarie holidays are ideal for whale and dolphin lovers, with a large number of

sightings happening off the coast. The sandy beaches are also perfect for a

relaxed family picnic, or simply enjoying the sun.

Create Your Own Journey

One of the obvious reasons Port Macquarie is one of NSW's most popular tourist getaway locations

is that it is of course possible to create your own exciting experience to suit your own preferences.

The powerful attraction in the Hastings region is surely the Great Outdoors, and

there's certainly an abundance of things to do. Enjoy a slow game of golfing or an amicable game

of tennis before pony riding along the beach or along the nature trails.

If you're after something a touch more exciting, head out for some sky diving,

rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, water skiing, jet-skiing, canoeing, or just hire

a 4-wheel drive and explore the area to see what you can find.

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings area around Port Macquarie is fast becoming widely

recognised as a premier destination for fine food and premium wine. The

many wineries and boutique breweries in the region offer enthusiasts the

opportunity to really get out and taste the marvels made from local produce.

Head Into Town

The Port Macquarie Township offers great ideas to keep adults and children alike

entertained, amused or interested. Flick thru some of the local boutique

shops or arts and crafts centres in the area to fulfil your shopping wishes.

find masses of galleries to explore, or learn more about the heritage of

the area with a visit to one of the museums. Naturally, there are loads of

excellent cafes, bistros, and eateries to like that really showcase the best

of Port Macquarie's locally supplied produce.

With plenty to keep visitors occupied it should be easily apparent why Port Macquarie

Vacations should be your primary choice to spend your next holiday away.




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