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Today, historical buildings, museums and landmarks - the remnants of Port Macquarie's rich past - attract sightseers and history lovers from around the world. Check out some suggestions of historic spots to explore below...

HISTORY &
LANDMARKS

​Established as a penal colony in 1821, Port Macquarie boasts a history as rich and colourful as its origins.  And while modern Port Macquarie is a growing town of more than 70,000 residents, many of its original buildings are still standing, providing a compelling link between past and present. See some examples below...

Timbertown wauchope

TIMBERTOWN
 

2325 Oxley Highway

Located in Wauchope, Timbertown is a living depiction of a sawmiller's village, demonstrating life 100 years ago.

Contact:

6586 1940

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Douglas Vale Vineyard

DOUGLAS VALE

235 Oxley Highway

Historic Homestead and Vineyard, created 150 years ago and still producing wine of exceptional quality.

Contact:

6584 3792

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Maritime Museum

MARITIME MUSEUM

2 - 6 William Street

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum brings history to life through artifact, charts, maps, photographs and scale models.

Contact:

6583 1866

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port macquarie historic cemetery

HISTORIC CEMETERY

Gordon Street

Following the first burial in 1824, 1,500 soldiers, convicts and early settlers were laid to rest here.

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24/7

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HISTORIC COURT

Cnr Clarence and Hay Street

Build in 1869 and restored in 1993, the building was in use for 117 years, before the new court house was built in 1986.

Open from:

10AM

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HISTORIC MUSEUM

22 Clarence Street

The leading and most comprehensive museum in Port Macquarie, offering the best and authentic local history.

Contact:

6583 1108

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LAKE INNES RUINS

Lake Innes Nature Reserve

Open for guided tours only, showing remnants of the lavish house built by convicts for Major Archibald Clunes.

Contact:

6581 8000

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ROTO HOUSE

Macquarie Nature Reserve

Explore the late-Victorian building located within the Macquarie Nature Reserve, built from red mahogany in 1890.

Open from:

10AM

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THE ROYAL HOTEL

1 Horton Street

Originally built in 1841 to accommodate visiting military officers and new settlers. Burned down in 1886, rebuilt in 1887.

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24/7

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ST. THOMAS CHURCH

50 Hay Street

The fifth oldest Anglican Church still in use in Australia, built by convicts between 1824 - 1828.

Contact:

6584 1033

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WESLEYAN CHAPEL

144 Horton Street

The first Methodist Church on the North Coast. Building began in 1840, and was completed in 1846. 

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24/7

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WESTPAC BANK

1 Horton Street

Opened in 1893, Port Macquarie's first bank, previously the Bank of New South Wales. 

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24/7

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