Gemma’s Guidebook
City/town information
Beautiful coastal town with an abundance of great cafes, restaurants and activities for all ages.
55 locals recommend
Port Macquarie
Beautiful coastal town with an abundance of great cafes, restaurants and activities for all ages.
Food scene
If money isn't an issue - The Stunned Mullet is a hatted restaurant and one of our favourites! The food is amazing and dessert a must. You won't be disappointed.
46 locals recommend
The Stunned Mullet
24 William StIf money isn't an issue - The Stunned Mullet is a hatted restaurant and one of our favourites! The food is amazing and dessert a must. You won't be disappointed.
Beautiful location - we love The Whalebone for a long lunch. Our tip is to graze on entrees all afternoon with a lovely cocktail.
43 locals recommend
Whalebone Wharf Seafood Restaurant
269 Hastings River DrBeautiful location - we love The Whalebone for a long lunch. Our tip is to graze on entrees all afternoon with a lovely cocktail.
Sandbox
36 Tuppenny RdGreat little beach cafe at Flynn's Beach
Walk across the road and you'll find coffee and a great vibe at Salty Crew. Such a treat in the early morning as the locals all gather after their swims, runs, bike rides....
21 locals recommend
Salty Crew Kiosk
15 Elliott WayWalk across the road and you'll find coffee and a great vibe at Salty Crew. Such a treat in the early morning as the locals all gather after their swims, runs, bike rides....
Rivermark Cafe
261 Hastings River DrBeautiful food and location right on the Hastings River
Bills Fishhouse & Bar
18-20 Clarence StWe love the seafood and pear whisky sours @ Bills!
Glass House Thai
37 Clarence StCheap but very tasty Thai!
Mekong Thai-Lao Restaurant
75 Clarence StMore upmarket Thai - great food on the river!
Fabulous place for a drink and casual eats on the water at the Marina. A great vibe.
12 locals recommend
Hello Sailor Port Macquarie
18 Park StreetFabulous place for a drink and casual eats on the water at the Marina. A great vibe.
People watching whilst you sip on your drink and watch the sun set....or start your day with a coffee and breakfast here too!
18 locals recommend
LITTLE SHACK
1a Munster StPeople watching whilst you sip on your drink and watch the sun set....or start your day with a coffee and breakfast here too!
We have a snack and drink in the bar here when we want to sit back and enjoy our beautiful town.
27 locals recommend
Zebu Bar & Restaurant
1 Hay StWe have a snack and drink in the bar here when we want to sit back and enjoy our beautiful town.
Bar Florian
6-14 Clarence StLittle wine/cocktail bar - worth a visit if you like a good cocktail!
Stick
16 Clarence StreetLittle cocktail bar - very cute with great snacks and drinks.
If your looking for a great place to people watch or just be mesmerised by the gorgeous views The Beach House is an easy casual place to have a meal or drink on a nice day.
20 locals recommend
The Beach House Port Macquarie
1 Horton StIf your looking for a great place to people watch or just be mesmerised by the gorgeous views The Beach House is an easy casual place to have a meal or drink on a nice day.
Pancake Place
Clarence StreetA family favourite!
One of our favourites! Beautiful little cafe on the river, pop out to this gorgeous spot for breakfast or lunch.
BANKS cafe
9 Mcinherney CloseOne of our favourites! Beautiful little cafe on the river, pop out to this gorgeous spot for breakfast or lunch.
Sightseeing
Camel Ride
161-163 Matthew Flinders DrA really fun thing to do for all age groups along Lighthouse Beach.
Give Amy and Wayne a call and book the whole family in for a learn to surf lesson. Sooo much fun and they are fabulous!
10 locals recommend
Port Macquarie Surf School
46 Pacific DrGive Amy and Wayne a call and book the whole family in for a learn to surf lesson. Sooo much fun and they are fabulous!
This is a must visit day for the whole family. Incredibly fun water park.
24 locals recommend
Stoney Aqua Park
16 Hacks Ferry RdThis is a must visit day for the whole family. Incredibly fun water park.
The koala hospital first opened its doors in 1973 to rescue, rehabilitate and release wild koalas, and to provide a facility where all visitors could learn about this unique Australian species.
110 locals recommend
Koala Hospital
Lord StreetThe koala hospital first opened its doors in 1973 to rescue, rehabilitate and release wild koalas, and to provide a facility where all visitors could learn about this unique Australian species.
A great Park well worth the 15 minutes drive. The whole family will enjoy!
79 locals recommend
Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park
61 Billabong DrA great Park well worth the 15 minutes drive. The whole family will enjoy!
Port Macquarie Fishing Charters
74 Clarence StA great activity for all the family to enjoy.
Breakwall HQ
The Breakwall is a must for a stroll. See our fabulous skate park and iconic rock art.
Shelley Beach and Harry's stairs up to Harry's lookout (not for the faint hearted) is an absolute must visit. Fabulous whale watching spot and lookout! Include it whilst doing our coastal walk.
17 locals recommend
Harry's Lookout
Pacific DriveShelley Beach and Harry's stairs up to Harry's lookout (not for the faint hearted) is an absolute must visit. Fabulous whale watching spot and lookout! Include it whilst doing our coastal walk.
WildNets Adventure Park Port Macquarie