Port Macquarie Suburb Profile

Shaking its sleepy town vibe, Port Macquarie has fast-tracked its way to being one of the Mid North Coast’s hottest addresses. With the Hastings River on one side and a string of dreamy surf beaches on the other, you will quickly be hooked on Port Macquarie’s love for all things outdoors. A haven for water sports, locals never tire of all the places to swim, surf, paddle, sail, dive and fish. Be along the calm waters of the Hastings River, where dolphins love to frolic, or along the many beaches that make up Port Macquarie; Town Beach, Shelly Beach, Flynn’s Beach and Lighthouse Beach (just to name a few). 

Living in Port Macquarie offers a lifestyle that blends natural beauty with modern convenience, where every day feels like a holiday. The coastal trails will get your heart-rate pumping, and the foreshore parks are made for leisurely picnics. Either way, you will be well-rewarded with incredible coastline views and, if you’re lucky, the migrating whales. Sea Acres National Park comes complete with a Rainforest Café, and the Koala Hospital is a sanctuary for local koalas in need. 

Then there are the two main shopping hubs – Settlement City and Port Central – and an impressive line-up of cafes, eateries and waterfront dining. There are also art galleries, markets, the Glasshouse Theatre and a jam-packed calendar of events on and off the land (including the highly anticipated Ironman Competition). 

Living in Port Macquarie provides easy access to everything this vibrant seaside town offers. The seaside town’s easy access has also cemented Port Macquarie’s increasing popularity. Located just off the Pacific Highway, Port Macquarie boasts an airport with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and a network of buses and trains in the neighbouring towns of Kendall, Pembrooke and Wauchope. It’s little wonder this seaside beauty is a cut above the rest. 

Area Features

Beaches

Each one of Port Macquarie’s many beaches is a standout in its own right. From Town Beach with its urban vibe to the dog-friendly Oxley Beach to the rockpools of Flynn Beach and the vast expanse of Lighthouse Beach.

Hastings River

Whether you’re launching from the Marina or Settlement Point Reserve, the idyllic Hastings River meanders up towards Wauchope, and it’s as much a wonderland for dolphins as it is for people who love to paddle, sail or fish.

Coastal Walk

Don your walking shoes and hit the coastal trail, which starts at the Town Green and hugs the foreshore, passing alongside beaches, over clifftops and through pockets of rainforests, and finishing at Lighthouse Beach.

Town Centre

Port Macquarie’s Town Centre stands out for its waterfront dining, foreshore markets, Glasshouse Theatre and parklands.