Port Macquarie is well-known as the best surf destination within a half-day drive of Sydney, and area where year-round beautiful temperatures and the friendly small-town feel make every visit delightful. There is wine-tasting, a variety of sports and adventure activities to get into, gourmet restaurants and heritage listed areas. There are literally hundreds of activities and attractions to check out - but if we had to pick 6 to see in a week, this is where we'd go! Here we explore the top attractions in the Port Macquarie region for a variety of tastes, from the sedentary and serene  to the adrenaline-exhausting thrills of a lifetime! We'll also outline what to look for in your Port Macquarie hotel room to complement your choice of attractions.   Click Here To Read More

There are two types of people in the world - broadly speaking! There are those who believe that holidays are for sleeping 12 hours a day, sampling local cuisine and beverages and generally wallowing about enjoying not having anything to do … and there are those that believe you have to get out and grab life by the throat at all times, especially when you are on holidays! Today we are catering to the get-up-and-movers among you, exploring what Port Macquarie has to offer in terms of adrenaline, adventure and complete exhaustion. Just round the corner from your Port Macquarie hotel there is a wild world waiting to be discovered … we give you directions!   Click Here To Read More

If there's nothing you detest more than the prospect of having to clean sand out of every corner of your body, car and home, living with the fear of being stung by a jellyfish or other exotic piece of marine life, and battling the glare along with a hundred other people, you might feel a little left out when it comes to summer holiday options! The beach really isn’t the only summer activity to enjoy in Australia - there is something for every taste. There are also activities for every temperature preference … if you want to sleep the hot day away and explore through the cool night, New South Wales has something for you. Today we are exploring what you can do in this diverse region of Australia for summer holidays … no beaches included!  Click Here To Read More

Port Macquarie is fast becoming known as a premier Australian wine region, alongside the Barossa, Hunter and Yarra Valleys, the Margaret River and the Limestone Coast. The mild climate with beautiful constant temperatures and many sunny days make visiting the wineries a joy … as well as helping the grapes grow! Today we are looking at wine-lover's vacations in Port Macquarie - the best Port Macquarie hotels to enjoy a drop of red or white, and the top wineries in the area.   Click Here To Read More

Many Sydney-siders haven't yet been initiated into the pleasures of Port Macquarie. It is only four hours from Sydney (just one change of driver!), or less than an hour on one of the flights that run daily. Despite being so close, it is a world away in atmosphere and ambience. Port Macquarie is home to around 40,000 people - small enough to have a very friendly feel, but large enough to have convenient facilities. And it is still quite similar to the state that European explorer John Oxley found it in, when he said that "The port abounds with fish ... the forest hills and rising grounds abounded with large kangaroos and the marshes afford shelter and support to innumerable wild fowl". Port Macquarie has a gorgeous climate, a natural feel and plenty of things to do, only stone's throw from Sydney. We look at activities for first-timers to NSW's best hidden gem.    Click Here To Read More

The pressures of everyday life can really take their toll on a relationship - with money to worry about, work to do and stress coming at you from all angles. Every so often, a break from these outside demands and anxieties can really help remind you of the sweet, silly and magical things that attracted you to your partner in the first place. Port Macquarie is conveniently located, only a few hours away from most of us in NSW, and with activities that range from getting your gear off at the beach, to picnicking in the park, to joint massages and heavenly mudbaths. It's a location that will give you plenty of happy memories to carry you through all the meetings, traffic jams and dirty dishes that life can throw at you! Here are 6 romantic ideas for couples on Port Macquarie vacations.  Click Here To Read More

One of the most diverse states in Australia, New South Wales offers a huge array of options to break the mid-year rut of work and house duties, and refresh your brain with a short break. Sydney has plenty of tourist options, but true refreshment can be found in the more rural areas. Winter holidays are usually cheaper than summer getaways, with off peak rates on accommodation from Port Macquarie to Petersham, and plenty of special prices for activities. Today we are looking at New South Wales' top holiday destinations for the winter months.   Click Here To Read More

Only a few hours drive away from Sydney … far enough north to warm up the ocean water, but not so far that you have to go for an entire week to make the trip worth it, is Port Macquarie on the New South Wales coast. It is one of the most popular surf spots in the state (the Country Energy Australian Surf Championships were held there this year), and if you have a weekend free to drive up and enjoy some sunshine, wicked barrels and challenging breaks, we are checking out the best surfing and accommodation in Port Macquarie.   Click Here To Read More