5 days in Port Macquarie Area Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Tomaree Head, then explore the galleries of Artisan Collective Port Stephens, then take in the waterfront activity at D'Albora Marinas, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Toboggan Hill Park, make a trip to Gan Gan Lookout, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally identify plant and animal life at Kangaroo Encounters Guided Tours.

For photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Nelson Bay day trip planner.

Brisbane to Nelson Bay is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Brisbane in April, Nelson Bay is slightly colder at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie is known for wildlife, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: visit a coastal fixture at Tacking Point Lighthouse, look for gifts at Hello Koalas Sculpture Gallery & Gift Shop, walk around Mrs York's Garden, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Coastal walk.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Port Macquarie visit planner.

Traveling by car from Nelson Bay to Port Macquarie takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Nelson Bay in April, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Port Macquarie: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly back home.