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Mid North Coast Paintball

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mid North Coast Paintball

Mid North Coast Paintball pride themselves on providing a fantastic day's entertainment that focuses on fun. Their perfect safety record is a testament to their ability to provide a safe day out. Currently operating Australia's best bush field in Old Bar, paintball is a safe and fun activity for all ages and experience. Under 18 years, you must provide parental or guardian consent form, and you will find the form to download on their website. Ages 12+ can now play! Low impact paintball now available With the latest equipment and ladies provided with chest and back protectors, paintball is a great idea for groups and parties. Ages 12+ can now play

Telegraph Point NSW

5.9 km away

Stoney Aqua Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Stoney Aqua Park

Stoney Aqua Park covers a huge area and boasts a wide array of inflatable fun items for everyone’s enjoyment, suitable for all ages. The Aqua Park is based on a man-made lake sourced from a fresh rainwater catchment. This allows Stoney Aqua Park to maintain a safe and controlled environment. No sharks, guaranteed! Stoney Aqua Park can welcome you for the day or just for a few hours. If you have a party, event or celebration of any sort they offer a great option for groups. Customers should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their preferred time to allow for their ticket purchase, the signing-in process and the safety brief. Gift Vouchers are available.

Telegraph Point NSW

7.3 km away

Pick your own fresh sweet berries from vertical latticed A-frames - easily accessible for all ages! — Image credit: Ricardoes

Agritourism

Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries Farm

Just a moment off the M1 roundabout, three kilometres north of Port Macquarie, is the perfect pit stop. Ricardoes Farm with free entry is an ideal refreshment stopover along the road or an indulgence for all ages to while away several hours. Rows of white igloo-style greenhouses march across lush countryside. Inside, red-ripe tomatoes climb on towering Jack and the Beanstalk-type vines and sweet succulent strawberries scale vertical latticed avenues. Everything's under cover in case of rain or cold. Ricardoes-own range of gold-medal awarded sweet and savoury preserves are delicious treats for the home table, or as gifts. Produce from the farm and from neighbouring growers provides essential supplies for RV travellers and campers. Pick-your-own strawberries flourish at shoulder height for adults. Lower down, tiny tots easily access berries on the bottom rows. Pay only for what you pick. Join a free farm tour every weekday at 11am. For hours of wholesome fun for all ages, or merely to escape the highway doldrums (no time-wasting detouring, plenty of grassy spaces for kids to stretch their legs). Sealed roads; big sealed RV car park. And their renowned friendly welcome!

Blackmans Point NSW

9.2 km away

Walls of Wauchope Murals

Landmarks and Buildings

Walls of Wauchope Murals

Venture down Oxley Lane in Wauchope and view the new and amazing murals created by local artists! These murals were created in response to community feedback around the growing amount of graffiti in the laneway. Damon Moroney, from Iknowgraffix and a number of other artists, created these murals in conjunction with the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and Councillor Josh Slade. While you are visiting Wauchope and the Hinterland, be sure to check these murals out!

Wauchope NSW

10 km away

Foggy Morning on the Farm — Image credit: The davis Farm 2020

Amusement and Theme Parks

The Davis Farm

The Davis Farm is a small-scale working farm showcasing self-sufficient and sustainable living. Explore the gardens of fresh produce and interact with the animals while reconnecting with where their food comes from. By creating respect for food and an emotional connection to what it takes to provide food, hopefully they can create a community that strives to buy locally, choose cruelty-free meat and create zero waste.

Sancrox NSW

11 km away

Led Pony Rides — Image credit: Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre

Located just 10 minutes from beautiful Port Macquarie's town centre. Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre offers Trail Rides through the picturesque Cassegrain Winery Estate's vines in New South Wales' Mid North Coast. In addition, operating as a busy horse riding school, they offer a full-day program during the school holidays for children aged six and over and pony rides for the younger pony enthusiasts. The Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre's staff are highly skilled and trained to ensure the most enjoyable and safest possible experience for the whole family.

Port Macquarie NSW

11 km away

Billabong Zoo: Koala and Wildlife Park

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Billabong Zoo: Koala and Wildlife Park

Experience the wonder of wildlife at Billabong Zoo where unforgettable encounters await! At the multiple award-winning Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie, NSW you can get up-close and personal and meet iconic Australian animals like kangaroos and koalas, marvel at exotic creatures like snow leopards, red pandas and meerkats, and get up close to legendary saltwater crocodile, Shrek. You can pat, feed, hold, hear and see over 100 species of mammals, reptiles and birds in this friendly ten-acre Koala and Wildlife Park. Enjoy interactive experiences, and engaging presentations every day from friendly and knowledgeable zookeepers. Get involved with hands-on programs like 'Junior Zoo Keeper for a Day' and 'Bubs & Cubs' programmes. Get up close and personal by booking a personal animal encounter and pat a koala, feed a cheetah or mingle with meerkats. Families love the vibrant playground, picnic spots, and cozy café overlooking the cheeky spider monkeys. With its inclusive facilities and dedication to conservation, Billabong Zoo is perfect for all ages.

Sancrox NSW

13 km away

The Big Koala with friends — Image credit: Arts & Health Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Big Koala, Spirit of All Koalas

The Big Koala (2.5 metres high) is 88th sculpture on the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, on NSW Mid North Coast. Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail encompasses 91+ one-metre-high fibreglass koala sculptures, hand painted by local artists with designs that promote koala and Australian wildlife conservation and the environment, arts and cultural heritage. Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail won Gold for 'Tourist Attractions' in 2022 NSW Tourism Awards and was Finalist in 2022 Australian Tourism Awards. Hello Koalas won "Best Sculpture Trail in Australia" (Gold in 2022, Silver in 2021) and The Big Koala won " Best Landmark Sculpture in Australia" (Silver in 2022 and Gold 2023) in the Australian Street Art Awards. The Big Koala is an iconic public artwork to photograph and share with family and friends and free for everyone to enjoy. The sculpture was created by local artists Pauline Roods and John Belfield for the visitor experience 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala' in the Cowarra State Forest, five minutes from the Pacific Highway, corner Oxley Highway and Burrawan Forest Drive. 'The Big Koala, Spirit of All Koalas' depicts 31 koalas, 30cm-55cm, living happily in their forest home.

Lake Innes NSW

13 km away

Fun in the trees at WildNets — Image credit: Forestry Corporation of NSW

Natural Attractions

Guulabaa - Place of Koala, Cowarra State Forest

Guulabaa means 'Place of Koala' in the local Gathang language. This visitor experience nestled within Cowarra State Forest on Biripi Country delivers that promise. Visitors are welcomed by The Big Koala, a 2.5-metre mural koala, part of the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail. Visitors follow the path to The Hub, a series of decks gently taking visitors into the forest canopy. The Hub views are incredible! Free for visitors. Seeking adventure? Have a WildNets experience! Gain a new sense of gravity bouncing from bouncy netted room to room (no safety gear required!) or tackle the more energetic tree-to-tree challenges. Pre-bookings via WildNets are recommended. Open daily. The world's first Wild Koala Breeding Facility - run by Koala Conservation Australia in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society and the Australian Museum - operates out of Guulabaa. Come visit koalas in the wild and learn more about the great work happening in koala conservation. Open daily. Bunyah Cafe, operated by Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council, offers coffee and tea, slushies, cold drinks, muffins, cakes and sandwiches. Open Thursday through Sundays, and daily in school holiday periods. Guulabaa Cathedral is a 150 church-pew-style seated area. Free for visitors. Bookings are available for weddings and large events. Bunyah Bilbay Cultural Centre is opening soon! See you at Guulabaa!

Lake Innes NSW

14 km away

WildNets Adventure Park — Image credit: WildNets Adventures

Amusement and Theme Parks

WildNets Adventure Park

WildNets Adventure Park is Australia's biggest suspended playground. Discover a vast network of interconnected spaces. Experience a whole new sense of gravity as you bounce from room to room, discovering a variety of fun games. The suspended nets include giant bouncy netted rooms, tree houses, suspension bridges, ball pits, slides, pods, giant inflatables and many other exciting features for all ages and abilities. Or take on the thrilling Treetop Ropes Courses. Kids aged 3-7 can explore the Kids Treetop Rope Course, while those 8 and up can conquer the Big Treetop Ropes Course. With over 100 challenges combined—ziplines, rock climbing, and suspended bridges included—there's no shortage of smiles and excitement! Have fun whilst supporting the environment, knowing 50 per cent of all profits go to the new Wild Koala Breeding Program.

Lake Innes NSW

14 km away

Hydro Golf — Image credit: Hydro Golf

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hydro Golf and Putt Putt Port Macquarie

Hydro Golf and Putt Putt is set on Boundary Street less than four kilometres from the centre of Port Macquarie, and is the perfect activity for all ages, suitable for beginners through to the avid golfer. Hydro Golf has a variety of floating targets offering various sponsored prizes including a chance to win cash on the jackpot target. Most of the bays are covered for those rainy days, so the course is playable rain, hail or shine. The 27-hole putt putt course provides fun under the shade of palm trees. Bunkers and creative holes make a challenging and fun game for everyone.

Port Macquarie NSW

15 km away

Portico for Antipasto — Image credit: Copyright Maria River Distillery

Entertainment Venues

Maria River Distillery

Truly unique Australian small batch distillery. Locally farmed, responsibly sourced, sustainably distilled. It started about 6 years ago to see if they could make Limoncello. They had just come back from holidays on the Amalfi coast and were fascinated with the way the Italians made Limoncello in big 10 Litre jars. After a few (lots) of attempts, they managed to make reasonable Limoncello in the same style as the ones from Amalfi. So they decided to have a go at making Gin…. years later, a hobby had gotten completely out of control and has taken over their lives! They also decided to grow their own botanicals and have planted junipers, coriander, cardamom, finger limes, gum trees, and myrtle on the farm. All based around the tradition of old school spirit making, everything is made on-site, in small batches. Locally farmed, responsibly sourced and sustainably distilled.

Crescent Head NSW

15 km away

Ten Pin Bowling Lanes

Entertainment Venues

The Bowl Port Macquarie

The Bowl Port Macquarie is a favourite entertainment venue for locals and visitors. It brings people together with a playful mix of games, music and great food. It is easy to say yes to good times. The fun starts with ten pin bowling across 12 lanes. After a few frames, guests can sing their heart out in a private karaoke room. For something different, they can aim and throw with electronic darts. Between games, two bars keep the fun flowing, inside and outside. When the sun is out, The Terrace becomes the perfect day-to-night destination. The venue is also dog-friendly in Port Macquarie. Staying longer feels effortless with a full kitchen on site. Two talented chefs serve crowd-pleasing favourites that suit every group. Cocktails shine, from martinis to sweet sips. As the evening rolls on, live music from local musicians sets the mood. Jazz on The Terrace adds another layer for jazz lovers. Inclusive disco events also welcome all abilities. For celebrations, the venue makes planning simple. Flexible spaces suit functions and events of all sizes. Both indoor and outdoor areas can be hired with ease. Birthdays, baby showers, weddings and receptions feel relaxed and social. Corporate events and end-of-year parties are easy to bring to life. Kids and teens parties feel effortless with bowling and karaoke.

Port Macquarie NSW

15 km away

Pure time-out to renew, relax & reconnect with pampering Treatments at Enrich Skin Clinic. — Image credit: Enrich Skin Clinic

Spas and Retreats

Enrich Skin Clinic

At Enrich Skin Clinic, their Therapists are dedicated to helping you achieve your best skin health and beauty. Their unique Dermal Beauty skin clinic offers a wide range of advanced skincare treatments and services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you're looking to rejuvenate your skin, address specific skin concerns, or simply enhance your natural beauty, their team of experienced professionals is here to provide you with personalised care and exceptional results. At Enrich Skin Clinic, your comfort and satisfaction are prioritised. Their team is committed to providing a welcoming and relaxing environment where you can feel confident in the care you receive. Visit their website to learn more about their services and book your appointment.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Jumbos Maze

Amusement and Theme Parks

Jumbos Playland

Jumbos Playland is a favourite Port Macquarie family tourist attraction and one of the largest indoor soft play centres on the Mid-North Coast. The main attraction for the kids is their huge, six metre high maze, with all the slides and swings and gizmos, together with the six and half metre bouncy slide. Also offering Little Kids Fun in Port Macquarie, where they keep the under four's separate and give them a big ball pit to play in, motion play, mini bouncy castle and mini slides. They also have a tiny town with a variety of shops, activities.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

X-Golf Port Macquarie Venue

Entertainment Venues

X-Golf Port Macquarie

Welcome to X-Golf Port Macquarie, your local indoor golf and sports bar in New South Wales! Join them for casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. They've paired a relaxed atmosphere with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Their premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, we offer flexible options for different occasions.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Hello Koalas Buzzy Bee — Image credit: Arts and Health Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop

Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop is the headquarters for the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, established 2014. Discover 90 one-metre-high koala sculptures on the Trail, painted by local artists featuring designs promoting arts and culture, heritage, environmental sustainability and conservation of Australian wildlife, especially the koala. Plus the 2.5 metre 'Big Koala, Spirit of All Koalas' is located in Cowarra State Forest at 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala', a Forestry Corporation NSW project. The Hello Koalas Gift Shop has a large variety of Hello Koalas quality custom merchandise, designed and made locally, including colouring books, calendars, jigsaw puzzles, notebooks, bookmarks, socks, caps, pens, napkins, key chains, stickers, lens cloths, magnets, badges, mugs, coasters, placemats, T-shirts, aprons, tote bags, tea towels and "Paint Your Own Koala" figurine sets. The Shop has a beautiful array of koala soft toys and the exclusive edition Monopoly Port Macquarie, with its unique Hello Koalas silver token, and Port Macquarie Top Trumps card game. Plus the new Monopoly game "Big Things Australia" which features Hello Koalas' Big Koala with a gold koala token. All Monopoly proceeds go to The Big Koala Educational Conservation Program.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Buzzy Bee Koala — Image credit: Arts and Health Australia Pty Ltd

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail and Gift Shop

The award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (established 2014) encompasses 92+ one-metre fibreglass koala sculptures, featuring hand-painted designs by local artists, on view all year across the region. Say 'Hello' to the iconic 2.5 metre "Big Koala", created by Pauline Roods and John Belfield, at the tourism attraction 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala' in Cowarra State Forest, corner Burrawan Forest Drive and Oxley Highway. Hello Koalas sculptures are displayed across Port Macquarie-Hastings region in a Trail that leads people on a discovery adventure from the mountains to the sea. Hello Koalas sculptures can be found lazing in parks, sitting under a tree, outside a museum or relaxing by a cafe. Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a permanent attraction that appeals to people of all ages. Often three generations explore the Trail together, taking photos and chatting about each Hello Koalas sculpture design, which celebrates the local heritage and vibrant arts scene, and educates about koala care and conservation. Shop for unique gifts at Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop including calendars, colouring books, notebooks, jigsaw puzzles, magnets, badges, stickers, T-shirts, T towels, games and toys and say hello to 20+ Hello Koalas sculptures in one spot.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Googik Heritage Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Googik Heritage Walking Track

There are few nicer ways to enjoy the sights that picturesque Port Macquarie has to offer than a hike or stroll along Googik Heritage walking track. Set in a pristine natural environment, the two kilometre walk starts at Lake Innes Nature Reserve on Lake Road and extends south all the way to St Columba Anglican School. While making your way along this track, you’ll be keeping active as well as discovering some of the Port Macquarie area’s best-kept natural secrets.The track winds along gently undulating hills and, as well as the beautiful natural surroundings, allows you to see the local birdlife that call Lakes Innes Nature Reserve home, making it a lovely scenic journey for those who enjoy walking, cycling and birdwatching alike.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Lunico Candle Co.

Shopping and Markets

Lunico Candle Co.

Nestled in Port Macquarie, NSW, Lunico Candle Co. is a premier destination for enthusiasts of artisanal craftsmanship and behind-the-scenes experiences. Specialising in hand-poured soy candles, reed diffusers, wax melts, and room sprays, each product is meticulously crafted to evoke cherished memories. Visitors are invited to explore a diverse range of collections and take a little piece of Port Macquarie home. Beyond home fragrances, the store offers premium loose-leaf teas created in collaboration with a local tea business, encouraging moments of relaxation and mindfulness. For those eager to delve deeper, Lunico Candle Co. provides engaging candle-making workshops suitable for all skill levels. Participants learn the nuances of scent blending, wicking and pouring, culminating in a personalised candle to take home at the end of the workshop, complete with a custom label. These 2.5-hour sessions foster creativity and community, making them ideal for individuals and groups alike. Whether you're seeking a unique souvenir, a hands-on creative endeavour or a thoughtful gift, Lunico Candle Co. promises a fun and aromatic experience.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Aqua Vitae Day Spa Port Macquarie - Hydrotherapy Spas — Image credit: Aqua Vitae Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Aqua Vitae Day Spa

Aqua Vitae Day Spa is an exclusive oasis of serenity devoted to pure pampering. Located in Port Macquarie at the top of Gordon Street in the Five Star Complex, the modest facade opens into an Aladdin's cave of relaxation and indulgence. Aqua Vitae Day Spa is available for a wide range of pampering, from full-day to 90-minute pamper packages, massage, facials, body treatments, beauty therapy, waxing and maintenance. With the subtle aroma of therapeutic scents and soothing relaxation music, you will breathe a sigh of relief just by walking in the door. Once inside, you will then be welcomed into the relaxing lounge area by your highly trained spa therapist to settle in with some complimentary refreshments before your pampering begins. The long list of pamper packages to choose from includes names like "Paradise" and "Utopia", the names alone sound indulgent, however the pampering is pure luxury indeed.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Mastering the black ramp, all ages welcome

Amusement and Theme Parks

Planet Skate

Welcome to Port Macquarie's first and only Family Skate Centre! The skate centre launched in August 2023 with the goal of creating an all-inclusive, indoor environment that the whole family can enjoy. As a family business Planet Skate understand families and can help you with guidance if you require. The rink features a supportive railing and forgiving rink surface. Previously a rink, exciting additions have been made to the centre by introducing skateboards, ramps and a street section. To cater to families with diverse tastes in wheels, plenty of seating, lockers, and air hockey for those who aren't quite ready to take on the challenge of wheels. The skate centre offers a range of features, including a roller-skating rink with discos on Friday nights, skate hire (rollerblades, roller-skate and skateboard) with safety padding, an indoor ramp section for use with skateboards, roller-skates, and rollerblades, air hockey, café, coffee, diner, rollerskating/ rollerblading lessons, skateboarding lessons, skate fitness classes, learn-to-skate plus games, sports classes, mums (or dads) and toddlers sessions, birthday parties, events, and functions room hire, as well as a skate retail store. Planet Skate also hosts themed events and workshops! Planet Skate is open for roller-skating sessions all week except Mondays and some public holidays. For all the latest information on the activities, times, and pricing, visit their website.

Port Macquarie NSW

17 km away

Limeburners Creek National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Limeburners Creek National Park

Hidden away between Crescent Head and Port Macquarie on the mid north coast, you'll find this idyllic stretch of pristine coast. Get off the beaten track and enjoy this remote piece of beachside paradise. Discover golden sandy beaches, amazing surf breaks, remote camping spots and fascinating Aboriginal cultural heritage. With options for swimming, fishing, walking or just lazing on the beach, it makes for a fantastic family holiday or a relaxing beachside retreat. The sparkling coastline of heathlands, banksia and blackbutt forest and the rare rainforests of Big Hill provide habitat to an abundance of wildlife. You'll see ospreys, pied oystercatchers, dingoes, koalas, quolls, and if you're lucky, the rare ground parrot. You may even spot majestic black swans gliding over the waters of Saltwater Lake.

Limeburners Creek NSW

17 km away

Local Landscape Photos — Image credit: Reimagined Images

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Reimagined Images

Reimagined Images is a creative space in Port Macquarie where photography, art, and hands-on experiences come together. Part gallery, part working studio, it's a place to slow down and see things a little differently. Visitors can explore a curated collection of fine art prints and photomedia works, with landscape photography and original pieces available to purchase. The gallery reflects a distinctive, intuitive style—blending light, texture, and emotion across both photographic and mixed media works. Alongside the gallery, Reimagined Images offers regular creative sessions designed to be calm, accessible, and engaging. These include mindful photography experiences and paper-based workshops, where the focus is less on technical skill and more on the act of creating, noticing, and taking a moment out of the busy. Whether you're looking to connect with art, find a piece for your space, or take part in a creative experience, Reimagined Images invites you to step in, explore, and create.

Port Macquarie NSW

18 km away

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