Situated at the junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Hastings River, Port Macquarie is a haven for water-based activities of all varieties. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best water activities that can be enjoyed on Port Macquarie holidays, from adrenalin-pumping waterski and wakeboard action to the serenity of relaxing on a charter fishing boat.

Stoney Park Waterski and Wakeboard Park

Located 20 minutes drive north of the Port Macquarie CBD at Telegraph Point, Stoney Park is a holiday park and water sports mecca all rolled into one. With two man-made lakes fully equipped with slalom courses, jumps, sliders and kicker ramps, experienced water skiers and wakeboarders will have the time of their lives, while beginners are catered for too with coaching and tuition available. You can hire a lake with all-inclusive boat hire, equipment, coach and driver rates starting at $163 for one hour all the way up to $907 for 6.5 hours.

Ocean Star Deep Charter Fishing

If you love fishing, then this water activity is for you. You'll step aboard the 40ft custom Randel charter fishing boat known as the Ocean Star, with your charter fare including the best quality rods and overhead reels, all bait and tackle, food and beverages and more. Some of the fish caught regularly are snapper, dolphin fish, pearl perch, kingfish and jewfish. It's a great day out and one that's bound to end with a great shot of your catch of the day!

Soul Surfing

The thrill of catching your first ever wave is one that no surfer will ever forget, and Soul Surfing prides itself on teaching surfing beginners how to do that as quickly as possible. With small groups -- just two to eight people per class -- it makes learning surfing easy, and they'll also provide you with great advice on equipment and how to progress once your lesson (or lessons!) are over. Soul Surfing also offers surfing holidays, with 1-day adventure camps, surf camps, family camps and even surf and yoga retreats!

Scuba Haven

Operating for over 10 years, Scuba Haven shows divers the underwater beauty surrounding the Camden Haven and Port Macquarie districts. The instructor, Peter, has been a PADI and SSI instructor for 15 years. If you've never been scuba diving before, then you're missing out, with the thrill of getting up close and personal with underwater life something that cannot be experienced in any other way. Definitely worth leaving your Port Macquarie hotel for!

Port Jet -- Jet Boating

If you're looking for some adrenalin-pumping water fun that can be enjoyed by the whole family then jet boating is the way forward. Imagine strapping into a turbo-charged boat while your driver performs 360-degree spins, slides, fish tails and power breaks at super-high speed! Port Jet also offers jet ski riding which allows you to feel the wind in your face on your own. As another string to their already-impressive bow, you can also take part in awe-inspiring whale watching adventures, which allow you to get up close to these wonderful sea creatures.