Port Macquarie New South Wales Australia (information, attractions, photos, links)

Port Macquarie
Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia

Welcome to the Port Macquarie information website

Port Macquarie is a large town of nearly 38,000 people situated on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia about 390km north of Sydney and 570km south of Brisbane. The town is located right on the coast at the entrance to the Hastings River. The site of Port Macquarie was first visited by Europeans in 1820 when John Oxley reached the Pacific Ocean coast after his journey to explore inland New South Wales. He named the location after the Governor of New South Wales at the time, Lachlan Macquarie.

Port Macquarie is now a popular retirement location and tourist destination. It is known for its extensive pristine beaches and untouched waterways. The town is also known for its Koala population with many tourists referring to it as the Koala Capital of Australia. Port Macquarie is the home of the world famous Koala Hospital run by the Koala Preservation Society. The Koala Hospital cares for koalas injured through bushfire, dog attacks, vehicle collisions and other unfortunate accidents.

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