ATW Port Macquarie Information
Port Macquarie is one of the best holiday destinations in New South Wales. Port Macquarie lies on the estuary of the Hastings river and is now an important local port with fishing and local tour vessels plying its waters. It is also an important stop over point for small craft travelling along the New South Wales coastline. Port Macquarie is famous for its wonderful beaches and its surf as well as the quality of the fishing both in the estuary and offshore. The surrounding area relies on the agiculture and timber industries. Port is a vibrant city that now boasts a strong local commercial economy as well as having a particularly well developed tourism economy. Many residents of the New England area to the west treat Port Macquarie as there personal holiday destination as is so close and easy to get to.
Port Macquarie accommodation has grown to service the holiday accommodation industry and to service the transient requirements of people travelling along the Pacific Highway from Sydney to Brisbane. There are a number of excellent holiday resorts available as well as a good supply of family holiday apartments that are fully self contained. Most of these are in excellent locations close to the major surfing beaches and many command terrific sea views over the ocean and the surrounding coastline. Port Macquarie has a vibrant business center with excellent shopping facilities and numerous cafes and restaurants. The local seafood has a fantastic reputation and you should not leave town without trying some.
Port Macquarie tours can help you entertain the family during your stay. Fishing trips are available both on the estuary and out on the open sea. Whale watching trips are also available during the southern migration of the humpback whales. Trips to the hinterland will take you into some amazingly scenic regions and there are a number of destinations that are ideal for a day out and a family picnic. Port Macquarie is an ideal destination for a family holiday with all the aquatic attractions that it has to offer.
