Family Activities in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie offers plenty of family friendly activities to keep the whole family happy.

Water Activities

Port Macquarie's incredible beaches and waterways are perfect for boating, fishing, swimming and surfing. Here are some more ideas for on the water fun:

Whale Watching (June to October) – Witness the migration of humpback and southern right whales from the waters of the Antarctic to their breeding grounds off the coast of Queensland. Check out Port Macquarie Cruise Adventures or Port Venture - The Cruise Terminal.
Flynn’s Beach – An excellent, patrolled family beach featuring great surfing and Pernod’s, an oceanside café with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu.
Shelly Beach – Snorkelling, surfing and a rock pool for children. Barbecue facilities available.
Town Beach – The southern end which is patrolled by life savers, is ideal for families. Features a beachfront café and a small skate-park nearby.
Port Macquarie Surf School – Accredited coaches, equipment available; reservations required.
Port Macquarie Cruise Adventures – River cruises and whale watching.
Port Venture - The Cruise Terminal – River cruises and whale watching.

Land Adventures

Looking for something a little different? Try some of these ideas:

Skirmish Down Under – Paintball combat.
Bellrowan Valley Horse Riding – Trail rides and overnight treks for beginners and experienced riders.
Timbertown – A re-created pioneer village, complete with steam train and freshly sawn timber.
Port Macquarie Camel Safaris – Enjoy the view from atop “the ship of the desert.”
Port Macquarie Observatory – See the spectacular night sky through the observatory's telescope.

Indoor Activities

If it rains don't despair! There are plenty of indoor activities:

Plaza Theatre and Ritz Twin Cinema – Featuring the latest film releases.
Centre of Gravity Indoor Adventure Centre – Rock climbing and dark zone laser.
Port City Wave Bowl – Bumper bowling for younger children plus high-energy cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.

Golf, Mini-Golf and Tennis

Port Macquarie has superb golf courses and tennis centres, as well as mini golf for the younger members of the family:

Port Macquarie Golf Club – Majestic and challenging 18-hole course.
Emerald Downs Golf Course – Par 70, 18-hole course in a beautiful natural setting.
Wauchope Country Club – Par 71, 18-hole golf course, as well as two first-class bowling greens.
Hydro Golf & Putt-Putt – Aim at targets floating in the water or play 27-hole mini golf.
Port Macquarie Tennis Club – Six all-weather courts in a pretty setting opposite Oxley Beach. Scheduled competitions and coaching sessions; lessons by appointment.

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Whale watching in season can be enjoyed from the comfort of a cruise boat or from many of the lookouts around Port Macquarie. Not to mention from most balconies at Beachside Holiday Apartments.

Enjoy a ride along beautiful Lighthouse Beach aboard a camel.

Enjoy relaxing, swimming, surfing, fishing or walking at one of Port's many beautiful beaches. Some of our beaches also have barbecue facilities so you can enjoy quality time with your family right through till the evening.