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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Located between Port Macquarie and Wauchope on the NSW mid-north coast, Burrawan State Forest is home to 'Old Bottlebutt', a grand and ancient Red Bloodwood (Corymbia gummifera) tree. The biggest recorded example of it's species in the world, Old Bottlebutt is unique in its shape, its large flared 'butt' having a massive girth of more than 16 metres just above its base.
Old Bottlebutt is the main feature on a beautiful 600 metre loop walking track through remnant rainforest, beginning and ending at the Burrawan picnic area. Old Bottlebutt is a special place, with seating on the viewing deck for visitors to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature.
From the Pacific Highway heading north, take the Bago Road turn-off. Turn right onto Internal Break Road and follow the signs. Old Bottlebutt is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week including public holidays.
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.
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!
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
Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park is located in Queens Lake State Forest Bonny Hills.
The park boasts approximately 70 kilometres of single track mountain bike trails for both gravity and cross country mountain bike riding.
All trails in the park are sign posted and are rated according to the level of difficulty. The ratings range from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park is easily accessible by car and is only a short 20 minutes drive south of Port Macquarie.
Whether you're an eager history student or an outdoor adventurer, you'll find plenty to do at Lake Innes Nature Reserve, not far from Port Macquarie. The reserve features a fascinating historic site set in gorgeous natural scenery with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, birdwatching and water sport activities.
Lake Innes lies at its heart and is a picturesque setting for the historically significant Innes Ruins, which is a great place to learn all about early settlement and convict history in NSW. Book in advance to join a guided tour of the ruins.
The lake is also a gorgeous backdrop for picnicking, birdwatching, walking or cycling. Or, get out on the water by kayaking or canoeing across it or enjoying a splash of swimming in its tranquil waters or spot of fishing from Perch Hole. There's an impressive array of wildlife to admire here too, including osprey, ducks and swans paddling on the lake and the kangaroos, wallabies and dingoes that can be seen throughout the reserve.
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.
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.
Innes Ruins has a charming setting looking over Lake Innes and is an important remnant of early settlement days on the north coast of NSW. Built by Major Archibald Clunes Innes, it contains rich history about the settlement of NSW, convict labour and the culture of the 1800s.
The Depression of the 1840s brought financial ruin to Innes, and the closure of Port Macquarie as a penal settlement deprived him of convict labour. Following his departure, the house was occupied by a number of people over time, but was derelict by the beginning of the 1900s. It subsequently deteriorated to its present state as a result of natural decay and vandalism.
Today, the ruins are classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW). Access to the site is by guided tour only.
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.
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.
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.
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a relaxing day by the water at Perch Hole picnic area.
People come from miles around to take in this beautiful setting, where you can also enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming in this large estuarine lake in the middle of the reserve. Birdwatching is another highlight here, as the lake supports a variety of birdlife including osprey, black swans and wood ducks, as well as many other aquatic animals.
Perhaps the best way to enjoy the lake though is to explore it by kayaking, canoeing, or setting sail in a small motored dingy.
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.
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.
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.
A little off the beaten track, discover the tranquil charms of Queens Lake Nature Reserve, just south of Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast. With a variety of lush vegetation, including stands of magnificent old growth gums and dense rainforest, you'll see why it's not only a haven for wildlife but nature-lovers too.
The pristine lake is an ideal destination for a day of picnicking, swimming, fishing and boating. It's also a popular spot for windsurfing, and families will love the tranquil waters where the kids can play. There's even a small wharf where you can launch a kayak or boat for an afternoon of peaceful paddling.
The surrounding forests are home to over 200 species of animals, making this reserve perfect for wildlife and birdwatching. While looking to the tree-tops, you might even spot a koala dozing in the branches.
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.
