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Things to do
Family Going Swimming

Port Macquarie is one of the most family-friendly resort areas on the Mid-North Coast. With so many exciting activities to choose from, you'll never hear those dreaded words: "I'm bored!". From whale watching to surfing safaris to horse riding, check out below:

FAMILY
ACTIVITIES

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MAJESTIC CINEMA

Corner of Horton and Clarence Street

Just 5 minutes from Beachside, a modern 5-screen multiplex with a candy bar, showing blockbuster 2D and 3D films.

Contact:

6583 8400

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PLANET SKATE

10 Chestnut Road

Just 8 minutes from Beachside, Planet Skate features recreational skating and more.

Contact:

5526 0484

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FUNLAND ARCADE

Level 1, The Ritz Centre, Horton Street

Located 5 minutes from Beachside, gaming arcade with fun for the whole family.

Open from:

10AM

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SPRING LOADED

203 Lake Road

Just a 7 minute drive from Beachside, the largest gymnasium on the Mid North Coast.

Contact:

5514 0768

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CENTRE OF GRAVITY

52 Jindalee Road

Just a 9 minute drive from Beachside, featuring rock climbing, caving, highropes, leap of faith, and dark zone laser tag.

Contact:

6581 3899

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WAVE BOWL

159 Hastings River Drive

Just 10 minutes from Beachside, Wave Bowl ten pin bowling centre features 12 lanes, a cafe, bar and arcade games.

Contact:

6583 2238

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PORT JET
CRUISE ADVENTURES

Town Wharf

Activities include the Ocean Blast thrill ride, river cruises, jet ski hire, dolphin spotting, and whale watching (May-Nov).

Open from:

8AM

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OCEAN STAR

FISHING CHARTERS

Town Wharf

Port Macquarie deep sea fishing charter, regularly catching snapper, pearl perch, kingfish and jewfish.

Open from:

6AM

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WILDNETS
ADVENTURE PARK

Guulabaa Way, Lake Innes

Just a 20 minute drive from Beachside, with ballpits, soccer, nets, with different sections for different levels.

Open from:

10AM

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FLYNNS BEACH

Tuppenny Road

Across the road from Beachside Holiday Apartments, a patrolled family beach featuring great surfing and café.

Available:

24/7

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STONEY AQUA PARK

16 Hacks Ferry Road

Stoney Aqua Park boasts a wide array of inflatable fun items including slides, blast bags, swings, based a fresh water lake.

Open from:

6AM

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LEARN TO SURF

46 Pacific Drive

Port Macquarie Surf School cater for all surfers from beginners to elite surfers, with private and group sessions daily.

Starts from:

5AM

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MID-NORTH
COAST PAINTBALL

4 Bill Hill Road

A reputable paintball operation, with over 20 years experience in the industry.

Contact:

0404889361

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HORSE RIDING
CENTRE

10 Winery Drive

From beginners to experienced, groups or birthdays, or your weekend ride. Trail rides, romantic horse rides, and fine wine.

Contact:

0487004483

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CAMEL SAFARIS
 

Lighthouse Beach

Port Macquarie Camel Safaris, for the best beach camel rides along the gorgeous Lighthouse Beach.

Contact:

0437672080

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NORTH BROTHER MOUNTAIN

Captain Cook Bicentenary Road

Situated in the Dooragan National Park, North Brother Mountain offers some of the most accessible views on the east coast.

Open:

24/7

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JOLLYNOSE
MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

Spring Creek Road

Located in Queen Lake State Forest, the park boasts 50km of single track mountain bike trails for enduro and cross country.

Open:

24/7

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HELLO KOALAS
SCULPTURE TRAIL

Throughout Port Macquarie

Over 60 large-scale sculptures, painted by various artists, placed from the mountain to the sea.

Available:

24/7

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PORT MACQUARIE

GOLF CLUB

698 Ocean Drive

Majestic and challenging 18-hole course with restaurant and bar, and free courtesy bus available.

Contact:

6582 0409

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HYDRO GOLF
& PUTT-PUTT

Boundary Road

Aim at targets floating in the water and win cash and prizes, or play 27-hole miniature golf.

Contact:

6583 3200

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PORT MACQUARIE
TENNIS CLUB

12 Maritime Lane

Six all-weather courts in a lovely setting opposite Oxley Beach. Court hire, competitions and lessons available.

Contact:

6584 9940

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