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Things to see in Port Macquarie (Australia): 11 places and when to go
Port Macquarie is a town in Australia, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (6), Nature (5), Museums and art (2). The best known are Dooragan National Park, Sea Acres National Park and Flynns Beach, New South Wales. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -31.445, 152.9187
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (6) · Nature (5) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Beaches (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SYD Sydney (Mascot), 323 km as the crow flies
What to see in Port Macquarie
The places in and around Port Macquarie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dooragan National ParkNational Park in New South Wales, Australia27 km
- Sea Acres National ParkNational Park in New South Wales, Australia2.6 km
- Flynns Beach, New South WalesBeaches821 m
- Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife ParkWith kids · Wildlife9.5 km
- Camden Haven MuseumMuseum26 km
- Cod Grounds Marine ParkMarine park in Australia26 km
- Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & VineyardMuseum2.6 km
- Goolawah Regional ParkProtected area20 km
- Limeburners Creek National ParkProtected area13 km
- Maria River DistilleryDistillery19 km
- Moorebeer Brewing Co.Brewery3.7 km
When to go to Port Macquarie
The best time to visit Port Macquarie is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:50
- FebPossible13:06
- MarBest time12:14
- AprBest time11:13
- MayPossible10:24
- JunPossible9:58
- JulPossible10:08
- AugPossible10:51
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:47
- NovBest time13:38
- DecPossible14:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 58. In March, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Macquarie
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, Sydney (Mascot)), 323 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kempsey, New South Wales12 places41 km
- Comboyne7 places46 km
- Taree9 places66 km
- Forster, New South Wales7 places91 km
- Coffs Harbour15 places128 km
- Nana Glen6 places145 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Macquarie?
The best known: Dooragan National Park, Sea Acres National Park, Flynns Beach, New South Wales. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Macquarie?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 58.
How do you get to Port Macquarie?
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 323 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Macquarie as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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