Sightseeing
See Koalas up close as they recover in the Koala Hospital. It is free but be sure to book your time slot at least the day before.
110 locals recommend
Koala Hospital
Lord StreetSee Koalas up close as they recover in the Koala Hospital. It is free but be sure to book your time slot at least the day before.
Cute little lighthouse in a spectacular beach. You can also park here and walk the Coastal Walk towards Port Macquarie town centre.
38 locals recommend
Tacking Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadCute little lighthouse in a spectacular beach. You can also park here and walk the Coastal Walk towards Port Macquarie town centre.
What fun! Riding a camel on the beach. Great for the whole family or if you are going it alone.
18 locals recommend
Camel Ride
161-163 Matthew Flinders DrWhat fun! Riding a camel on the beach. Great for the whole family or if you are going it alone.
Stunning setting. walk through the rainforest. Only 2 mins from Hillside Holiday House.
11 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
159 Pacific DrStunning setting. walk through the rainforest. Only 2 mins from Hillside Holiday House.
Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
61 Billabong DrFun day out.
Food scene
Pick your own strawberries. Better in the morning. No booking required.
52 locals recommend
Ricardoes Tomatoes
221 Blackmans Point RdPick your own strawberries. Better in the morning. No booking required.
Bandwagon
76 William StGreat cafe. Local gem. Try the brewed Chai!
Great local takeaway. Good for picnics at Shelly Beach or just a quick meal at home. Download the app for easy ordering.
12 locals recommend
Asty's @Shelly Beach
140 Pacific DrGreat local takeaway. Good for picnics at Shelly Beach or just a quick meal at home. Download the app for easy ordering.
Lovely cafe on the river. Great for coffee and cake or lunch. Book a table in holiday seasons.
17 locals recommend
Rivermark Cafe
261 Hastings River DrLovely cafe on the river. Great for coffee and cake or lunch. Book a table in holiday seasons.
Beautiful restaurant. Overlooking the river. Our go to restaurant for any special occasion.
43 locals recommend
Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant
269 Hastings River DrBeautiful restaurant. Overlooking the river. Our go to restaurant for any special occasion.
Something for everyone. Maze for the kids. Great picnic area. Take your own food or purchase wine tasing and cheese boards. Chocolate shop is amazing.
47 locals recommend
Bago Vineyards
197 Milligans RdSomething for everyone. Maze for the kids. Great picnic area. Take your own food or purchase wine tasing and cheese boards. Chocolate shop is amazing.
Active Outdoors
Wayne Richards Park
Koala StreetMountain Bike Track
Bike Pump Track
Playing fields
Suits advanced skaters all the way to toddlers on scooters. Also has a great park, nice cafe and right at the beach.
9 locals recommend
Port Macquarie Skate Park
Suits advanced skaters all the way to toddlers on scooters. Also has a great park, nice cafe and right at the beach.
Jolly Nose MTB Park
Spring Creek RoadAlmost 40km of mountain bike track only 20mins south of Hillside Holiday House.
Stoney Aqua Park
16 Hacks Ferry RdGreat fun for the whole family (grandma may want to just watch).
You can do one bit or the whole lot! 2 hours walking each way. We like to do just lighthouse to Flynns Beach where we have a meal at the cafe and then head back.
6 locals recommend
Coastal Walk
Shelly Beach RoadYou can do one bit or the whole lot! 2 hours walking each way. We like to do just lighthouse to Flynns Beach where we have a meal at the cafe and then head back.
Beaches
Town Beach Park
1 Munster StGreat cafe. Surfing and swimming. Patrolled beach.
Flynns Book Cafe
Surfing and swimming. Great cafe. Patrolled beach.
Swimming and surfing. Snorkelling in the Rockpool. Not patrolled. Picnic area with BBQ's. Toilets and showers.
31 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Swimming and surfing. Snorkelling in the Rockpool. Not patrolled. Picnic area with BBQ's. Toilets and showers.
Patrolled. Can have very strong currents. Swim between the flags. Beautiful for walking along. Toilets and cafe available.
52 locals recommend
Lighthouse Beach
Patrolled. Can have very strong currents. Swim between the flags. Beautiful for walking along. Toilets and cafe available.
Great cafe. Patrolled beach. Lovely rocks to explore. 25mins south of Hilltop House.
15 locals recommend
Rainbow Beach
Great cafe. Patrolled beach. Lovely rocks to explore. 25mins south of Hilltop House.
Lake Cathie Bakery
1613 Ocean DrGreat lagoon for paddling and toddlers. Toilets and kids park and skate park.