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



by Gloria Dekker


Port Macquarie Holidays offer holiday makers the absolute best that New South Wales has to

offer. As well as being handily located north of Sydney, the entire Hastings

area boasts some of the most stunning 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 great opportunity to enjoy a wide range of

activities. Whether you're looking for family outings or something to try and appeal to the

most venturesome holiday-maker, or everything between, you will find it on the

Hastings Coast.

The Top 5 Holiday maker Activities in the Hastings Area

Get Back to Nature

The Hastings area offers some of the most stunning natural rainforest

walking trails that offer spectacular views and a chance to explore the

wilderness.

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

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

of reptiles and hundreds of species of birds to look out for. If you don't do not want to

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

Park for a great zoo experience.

Get Out On the Water

With more than 16kms of relaxing golden beaches encircled by lovely

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

out on the water. Enjoy an easy going cruise along the waterways or get the adrenalin

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

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 excellent for whale and dolphin lovers, with plenty of

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

relaxed family picnic, or merely enjoying the sun.

Build 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 big attraction in the Hastings area is definitely the Great Outside, and

there's definitely lots to do. Enjoy a leisurely game of golfing or a pleasant game

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

If you are after something a bit more exciting, head out for some skydiving,

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

a 4-wheel drive and explore the area to see what you'll be able to find.

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings region around Port Macquarie is quickly becoming widely

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

many wineries and boutique breweries in the neighborhood offer enthusiastsenthusiasts the

opportunity to actually get out and taste the delights made from regional goods.

Head Into Town

The Port Macquarie Township offers lots to keep children and grown-ups 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 region with a trip to one of the museums. Of course, there are lots of

fantastic coffee shops bistros, and restaurants to savour that truly showcase the best

of Port Macquarie's locally supplied produce.

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

getaways should be your initial choice to spend your next vacation away.




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