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

By Gloria Dekker


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

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

region has some of the most surprising coastline 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 ideal opportunitychance to enjoy a large range of

activities. Whether you're wanting to go for family outings or something to make an 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 boasts some of the most wonderful natural rainforest

walking trails that offer glorious scenery and the opportunity to explore the

rainforest hinterlands.

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

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

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 natural settings, 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 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 perfect for whale and dolphin lovers, with lots of

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

relaxed family picnic, or just enjoying the sun.

Make Your Own Adventure

One of the reasons Port Macquarie is such a favored visitor vacation locations

is that it is possible to make your own adventure to suit your own preferences.

The strong attraction in the Hastings region is certainly 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 camel riding along the beach or along the nature trails.

If you're after something a little 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'll be able to find.

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings region around Port Macquarie is swiftly becoming widely

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

many wineries and boutique breweries in the local area offer enthusiastsfans the

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

Head Into Town

The Port Macquarie Township offers plenty to keep adults and kids alike

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

shops or arts centers in the area to fulfil your shopping needs.

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 plenty of

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

of Port Macquarie's locally grown 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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