Our Guidebook
Breakfast / Lunch
Lv's On Clarence
74 Clarence StGreat breakfast / lunch by the river.
Sandbox
36 Tuppenny RdGreat food, amazing views, whale spotting!
Cosy spot for breakfast / lunch. The Spiced Eggs are delicious!
24 locals recommend
Social Grounds Cafe
151 Gordon StCosy spot for breakfast / lunch. The Spiced Eggs are delicious!
Beautiful spot, cosy cafe amongst the bush, nice walk under the trees + cool little shop for visitors.
96 locals recommend
Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
159 Pacific DrBeautiful spot, cosy cafe amongst the bush, nice walk under the trees + cool little shop for visitors.
Bandwagon
76 William StA bit out of Port but such a beautiful spot for a cuppa.
9 locals recommend
Abundance Lifestyle & Garden
274 Rawdon Island RdA bit out of Port but such a beautiful spot for a cuppa.
Lunch / Dinner
Small little cosy spot for a romantic drink / dinner. Bookings essential.
21 locals recommend
Bar Florian
6-14 Clarence StSmall little cosy spot for a romantic drink / dinner. Bookings essential.
Papa Feta Ouzeria
26 Clarence StGreek delicious food.
MakiMoto Port Macquarie
22 Horton StJapanese food.
Live music some nights. Big playground out the front - handy for families.
22 locals recommend
Chop 'n Chill
17-19 Horton StLive music some nights. Big playground out the front - handy for families.
Mekong Thai-Lao Restaurant
75 Clarence StGreat food, lots of options, great view by the river.
Glass House Thai
37 Clarence StGood Thai food.
The Burger Rebellion
14 Clarence StLots of Burgers (veg too) + yummy chips!
Sightseeing
Hike up to the summit of North Brother Mountain for some spectacular views. Alternatively, take the road up to the top if you're not up to the challenge of walking up.
17 locals recommend
North Brother Mountain Track
Laurieton TrackHike up to the summit of North Brother Mountain for some spectacular views. Alternatively, take the road up to the top if you're not up to the challenge of walking up.
Beautiful little walks out to Point Perpendicular. Keep your eyes out for whales in the winter months. Pilot Beach is great for swimming too.
Kattang Nature Reserve
Perpendicular Point WalkBeautiful little walks out to Point Perpendicular. Keep your eyes out for whales in the winter months. Pilot Beach is great for swimming too.
Great spot to camp and spot Aussie wildlife on and near the beach. There are some great little walks to do here too.
Diamond Head Campground
763 Diamond Head RdGreat spot to camp and spot Aussie wildlife on and near the beach. There are some great little walks to do here too.
Harry's Lookout
Pacific DriveGreat place for a picnic close to town.
Beautiful 7-8km walk from Lighthouse into Port Macquarie. Pack some binoculars, swimmers and water and off you go!
Lighthouse Walking Track
Lighthouse Walking TrackBeautiful 7-8km walk from Lighthouse into Port Macquarie. Pack some binoculars, swimmers and water and off you go!
Check out the Lighthouse then head down the stairs and enjoy km after km of beautiful beach and views :)
52 locals recommend
Lighthouse Beach
Check out the Lighthouse then head down the stairs and enjoy km after km of beautiful beach and views :)
Swim in the lagoon at the southern end (perfect for families) and enjoy a picnic on the grass
31 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Swim in the lagoon at the southern end (perfect for families) and enjoy a picnic on the grass
Miners Beach
Get your kit off on Miners Beach (local nudist beach)
Nobbys Beach
Pacific DrThis is our local dog off-leash beach.
Flynns Book Cafe
Popular surf beach (patrolled) with a great cafe (Sandbox)
Town Beach Park
1 Munster StPatrolled surf beach close to town.
Great for a spot of fishing and swimming in the river. Picnic facilities are available and the ferry for North Shore departs from here.
8 locals recommend
Settlement Point Reserve
Settlement Point FerryGreat for a spot of fishing and swimming in the river. Picnic facilities are available and the ferry for North Shore departs from here.