A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Port Macquarie is a coastal town on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, about four hours north of Sydney. It scores 9 out of 10 for safety, and 8 for beaches, families and nature, with a string of beaches linked by a coastal walk.
The best time to visit Port Macquarie is October to April, the warmest months for the beaches and the river.
Walk the coastal path from Town Beach to Tacking Point Lighthouse, passing Flynns Beach and Shelly Beach. Visit the Koala Hospital, and take a cruise or hire a kayak on the Hastings River. The town has cafés and restaurants along the river and around Town Green.
Port Macquarie suits families, couples and anyone who wants a relaxed beach town with plenty of walks.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney