Things to do in Port Macquarie

Festivals & Fairs

RunHaven

Sat, 14 Nov, 3:00 pm AEDT

Laurieton · Check price with organiser

RunHaven is a twilight running festival held alongside the scenic Camden Haven Inlet where participants in all distances race the sunset and celebrate their success with a finish line after party!

Live Music & Concerts

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley - Wauchope

Sat, 14 Nov, 8:00 pm AEDT

Wauchope · Check price with organiser

Award-winning country duo, Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, have released two singles from their highly anticipated forthcoming album. From rousing and defiant lead single Now I've Said It, born from a jam during a community festival soundcheck, to their most recent Someone Else's Dream, a track that takes the infectious cadence. The duo are regulars on Australian television, with appearances on Travel Guides (2026), Celebrity Amazing Race Australia (Grand Finalists), and A Current Affair. Brooke was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! and has featured on Spicks and Specks. They also host the popular podcast 'Heads in a Shed'. Their "Hang at the Wang" events, held on their farm, offer fans intimate concerts and a glimpse into their rural lifestyle. The much-adored husband and wife duo have just wrapped up a run of headline shows on their Preview This Tour, where fans heard brand-new songs for the first time alongside favourites from Adam and Brooke's self-titled debut and their number one ARIA Album Up Down & Sideways. The new tracks were met with an incredible response from enthusiastic fans, sparking excitement for what's to come.

Markets & Expos

Laurieton Riverwalk Markets

Sun, 15 Nov, 12:00 am AEDT

Laurieton · Free admission

Enjoy a bite to eat by the riverside, or get your kitchen in order with a range of fresh produce and gourmet foods to take home. With an extensive range of toys, clothes, fashion, plants, candles, perfumes, fishing gear, furniture and so much more you will love your day out at the Market. And a great food zone offering hot and cold delights from various countries. The Laurieton Riverwalk Markets are held every third Sunday of each month with an extra Market in January. Tourists and locals alike have a great day at the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets. The Camden Haven Chamber has conducted the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets for over 20 years.

Live Music & Concerts

Fanny Has A New Album Tour | Port Macquarie

Sun, 15 Nov, 7:30 pm AEDT

Port Macquarie · Check price with organiser

Fanny Lumsden and her band, The Daddies, are touring a NEW ALBUM, celebrating and playing the songs exactly how they were recorded: LIVE! Two-time ARIA, ten-time Golden Guitar, three-time AIR winning artist Fanny Lumsden's fifth studio album Traditions, is a heartfelt collection of songs that mark a deeply resonant shift in Lumsden's songwriting, resulting in her boldest face-first album yet. Recorded live with her band and producer Steven Schram at Soundpark Studios in Melbourne, it's a testament to the band's gigs and kms logged together from Country Halls to Glastonbury UK over the past few years. From a western NSW sheep farm to some of the world's biggest stages, touring with artists like Paul Kelly and Lucinda Williams, award-winning artist, Fanny Lumsden has established herself as "one of the genre's most esteemed performers" (The Australian), combining heartfelt songwriting, humour and sharp observation with a live show renowned for its energy, generosity and connection.

Live Music & Concerts

Robertson Brothers presents Everly Bros and Roy Orbison - Port Macquarie

Sat, 28 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

Port Macquarie · From $74.95

Australia's #1 vocal duo, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the internationally acclaimed Dean Bourne — the world's greatest Roy Orbison tribute artist — and the Variety Show team for an unforgettable 2-hour audio-visual spectacular. This unique concert also showcases the hits by The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon & Garfunkel that were inspired and influenced by the Everly Brothers iconic songs and harmonies. For the first time ever, you'll experience the soaring harmonies of Phil and Don Everly and the haunting voice of Roy Orbison, brought to life with the powerful accompaniment of the Variety Show Digital Band and Orchestra through some of the greatest songs ever written.

Theatre & Shows

Regional Creative Showcase

Sat, 28 Nov, 10:00 am AEDT

Port Macquarie · Free admission

The Regional Creative Showcase 2026 celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of local talent across the art, design and creative industries, featuring exceptional work from senior high school and TAFE Creative Industry students. This wonderful exhibition will include a broad range of approaches and expressive forms inclusive of the Cultural Arts, Design, Digital, Fashion, Textiles and Visual Arts. The Glasshouse Regional Gallery proudly supports regional arts in the community.

Theatre & Shows

Nicholas Harding: Beach Life

Sat, 5 Dec, 10:00 am AEDT

Port Macquarie · Free admission

The Nicholas Harding Estate, in partnership with Tweed Regional Gallery, Glasshouse Port Macquarie and Manly Art Gallery & Museum, is proud to present Beach Life, a major touring exhibition for 2026–2027. Drawn from the Estate's private collection, this selection of works offers a glimpse into Nicholas Harding's profound connection to the coastal landscapes of New South Wales. Featuring lush oil paintings, dynamic ink on paper, and luminous watercolours, the exhibition celebrates Harding's masterful ability to capture the fleeting moments of life by the New South Wales coast. His thickly layered impasto technique gives tangible form to the shimmering heat, salty air and deep shadows of the Australian shoreline. From the quiet solitude of a windswept beach to the vibrant energy of a crowded shore, Harding's works are more than just landscapes; they are deeply felt expressions of place and memory. This exhibition reveals an artist at the height of his abilities, observing and interpreting a culture intrinsically linked to the coast. Harding's work invites us to experience the familiar Australian beach with fresh eyes, finding beauty and complexity in its everyday rhythms. This is an unmissable opportunity to engage with the enduring legacy of one of Australia's most beloved painters.

Live Music & Concerts

Sir Tony Robinson: From Blackadder to Alfred the Great

Wed, 9 Dec, 7:30 pm AEDT

Port Macquarie · Check price with organiser

Sir Tony Robinson is one of television's best-loved faces, a master storyteller and an award-winning writer, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4's Time Team. Now, after the staggering success of his sold-out February 2026 tour, Tony returns by popular demand—this time bringing the show to regional Australia and New Zealand, and celebrating a life on stage and screen—sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond – and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.

Classes & Workshops

Dancing Queens and Disco Dreams ABBA Paint and Sip Port Macquarie

Fri, 11 Dec, 6:30 pm AEDT

Port Macquarie · From $59

Paint Juicy hosts an ABBA singalong paint and sip session in Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid north coast. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to ABBA and disco era music, with a host artist leading the group through a step by step canvas while a curated playlist runs through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping. No painting experience is needed. All materials including canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable night out than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hens nights, birthdays and work groups. Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has won the Best of Queensland Experience award every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.

Entertainment Venues

The Bowl Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie

The Bowl Port Macquarie is a favourite entertainment venue for locals and visitors. It brings people together with a playful mix of games, music and great food. It is easy to say yes to good times. The fun starts with ten pin bowling across 12 lanes. After a few frames, guests can sing their heart out in a private karaoke room. For something different, they can aim and throw with electronic darts. Between games, two bars keep the fun flowing, inside and outside. When the sun is out, The Terrace becomes the perfect day-to-night destination. The venue is also dog-friendly in Port Macquarie. Staying longer feels effortless with a full kitchen on site. Two talented chefs serve crowd-pleasing favourites that suit every group. Cocktails shine, from martinis to sweet sips. As the evening rolls on, live music from local musicians sets the mood. Jazz on The Terrace adds another layer for jazz lovers. Inclusive disco events also welcome all abilities. For celebrations, the venue makes planning simple. Flexible spaces suit functions and events of all sizes. Both indoor and outdoor areas can be hired with ease. Birthdays, baby showers, weddings and receptions feel relaxed and social. Corporate events and end-of-year parties are easy to bring to life. Kids and teens parties feel effortless with bowling and karaoke.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Planet Skate

Port Macquarie

Welcome to Port Macquarie's first and only Family Skate Centre! The skate centre launched in August 2023 with the goal of creating an all-inclusive, indoor environment that the whole family can enjoy. As a family business Planet Skate understand families and can help you with guidance if you require. The rink features a supportive railing and forgiving rink surface. Previously a rink, exciting additions have been made to the centre by introducing skateboards, ramps and a street section. To cater to families with diverse tastes in wheels, plenty of seating, lockers, and air hockey for those who aren't quite ready to take on the challenge of wheels. The skate centre offers a range of features, including a roller-skating rink with discos on Friday nights, skate hire (rollerblades, roller-skate and skateboard) with safety padding, an indoor ramp section for use with skateboards, roller-skates, and rollerblades, air hockey, café, coffee, diner, rollerskating/ rollerblading lessons, skateboarding lessons, skate fitness classes, learn-to-skate plus games, sports classes, mums (or dads) and toddlers sessions, birthday parties, events, and functions room hire, as well as a skate retail store. Planet Skate also hosts themed events and workshops! Planet Skate is open for roller-skating sessions all week except Mondays and some public holidays. For all the latest information on the activities, times, and pricing, visit their website.

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop

Port Macquarie

Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop is the headquarters for the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, established 2014. Discover 90 one-metre-high koala sculptures on the Trail, painted by local artists featuring designs promoting arts and culture, heritage, environmental sustainability and conservation of Australian wildlife, especially the koala. Plus the 2.5 metre 'Big Koala, Spirit of All Koalas' is located in Cowarra State Forest at 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala', a Forestry Corporation NSW project. The Hello Koalas Gift Shop has a large variety of Hello Koalas quality custom merchandise, designed and made locally, including colouring books, calendars, jigsaw puzzles, notebooks, bookmarks, socks, caps, pens, napkins, key chains, stickers, lens cloths, magnets, badges, mugs, coasters, placemats, T-shirts, aprons, tote bags, tea towels and "Paint Your Own Koala" figurine sets. The Shop has a beautiful array of koala soft toys and the exclusive edition Monopoly Port Macquarie, with its unique Hello Koalas silver token, and Port Macquarie Top Trumps card game. Plus the new Monopoly game "Big Things Australia" which features Hello Koalas' Big Koala with a gold koala token. All Monopoly proceeds go to The Big Koala Educational Conservation Program.

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail and Gift Shop

Port Macquarie

The award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (established 2014) encompasses 92+ one-metre fibreglass koala sculptures, featuring hand-painted designs by local artists, on view all year across the region. Say 'Hello' to the iconic 2.5 metre "Big Koala", created by Pauline Roods and John Belfield, at the tourism attraction 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala' in Cowarra State Forest, corner Burrawan Forest Drive and Oxley Highway. Hello Koalas sculptures are displayed across Port Macquarie-Hastings region in a Trail that leads people on a discovery adventure from the mountains to the sea. Hello Koalas sculptures can be found lazing in parks, sitting under a tree, outside a museum or relaxing by a cafe. Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a permanent attraction that appeals to people of all ages. Often three generations explore the Trail together, taking photos and chatting about each Hello Koalas sculpture design, which celebrates the local heritage and vibrant arts scene, and educates about koala care and conservation. Shop for unique gifts at Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop including calendars, colouring books, notebooks, jigsaw puzzles, magnets, badges, stickers, T-shirts, T towels, games and toys and say hello to 20+ Hello Koalas sculptures in one spot.

Shopping and Markets

Lunico Candle Co.

Port Macquarie

Nestled in Port Macquarie, NSW, Lunico Candle Co. is a premier destination for enthusiasts of artisanal craftsmanship and behind-the-scenes experiences. Specialising in hand-poured soy candles, reed diffusers, wax melts, and room sprays, each product is meticulously crafted to evoke cherished memories. Visitors are invited to explore a diverse range of collections and take a little piece of Port Macquarie home. Beyond home fragrances, the store offers premium loose-leaf teas created in collaboration with a local tea business, encouraging moments of relaxation and mindfulness. For those eager to delve deeper, Lunico Candle Co. provides engaging candle-making workshops suitable for all skill levels. Participants learn the nuances of scent blending, wicking and pouring, culminating in a personalised candle to take home at the end of the workshop, complete with a custom label. These 2.5-hour sessions foster creativity and community, making them ideal for individuals and groups alike. Whether you're seeking a unique souvenir, a hands-on creative endeavour or a thoughtful gift, Lunico Candle Co. promises a fun and aromatic experience.

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Hydro Golf and Putt Putt Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie

Hydro Golf and Putt Putt is set on Boundary Street less than four kilometres from the centre of Port Macquarie, and is the perfect activity for all ages, suitable for beginners through to the avid golfer. Hydro Golf has a variety of floating targets offering various sponsored prizes including a chance to win cash on the jackpot target. Most of the bays are covered for those rainy days, so the course is playable rain, hail or shine. The 27-hole putt putt course provides fun under the shade of palm trees. Bunkers and creative holes make a challenging and fun game for everyone.

Entertainment Venues

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard

Port Macquarie

Welcome to a unique experience within Australia! A heritage museum and working vineyard run totally by volunteers. Drop in through the stately heritage-listed bamboo. Enjoy a free tour of the 1862 homestead with its eclectic artefacts donated by the original family's descendants. Explore the original outbuildings. Taste the six limited-release wines. The famous Portabella is grown from 150-year-old Isabella wine stock. Bring a picnic or purchase a delicious cheese platter. Wander the three hectares of grounds and discover their exotic plants. An orchard, pineapple patch and vegetable garden also highlight the lifestyle of the times. Monthly 'Open Mic' events are held on the last Sunday of the month. These events are a delightful way to listen to local musicians or performers from the Chook Shed stage or the newly-built Wine House (if the weather is inclement) while enjoying Douglas Vale wines and cheese platters, with other drinks and beers for purchase. Wedding and function bookings are available. Check out the new Wine House as an all-weather venue.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Jumbos Playland

Port Macquarie

Jumbos Playland is a favourite Port Macquarie family tourist attraction and one of the largest indoor soft play centres on the Mid-North Coast. The main attraction for the kids is their huge, six metre high maze, with all the slides and swings and gizmos, together with the six and half metre bouncy slide. Also offering Little Kids Fun in Port Macquarie, where they keep the under four's separate and give them a big ball pit to play in, motion play, mini bouncy castle and mini slides. They also have a tiny town with a variety of shops, activities.

Entertainment Venues

X-Golf Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie

Welcome to X-Golf Port Macquarie, your local indoor golf and sports bar in New South Wales! Join them for casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. They've paired a relaxed atmosphere with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Their premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, we offer flexible options for different occasions.

Natural Attractions

Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk

Port Macquarie

Many wonders of the rainforest reside above ground level, so getting up into the canopy is the best way to explore it properly. Rising seven metres through the forest under storey to the canopy above, Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk is an easy and wheelchair-accessible loop that's a great way for the whole family to experience this busy habitat. Setting out from Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, in Port Macquarie, you’re likely to see rainforest birds, like the scarlet robin, feeding and nesting in tree branches. But keep an eye out too for goannas and the slithering diamond python. The rainforest was a rich resource for the Birpai People; they used the walking stick palm as a travel aid and made weapons from the python tree – the second hardest wood in the world. The Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk can be experienced on a guided tour or a self-guided walk. It's is an easy 1.3km walk through the rainforest canopy. Scheduled guided tours are run daily subject to the availability of guides.

National Parks and Reserves

Sea Acres National Park

Port Macquarie

Sea Acres National Park is a beach wrapped in rainforest, where the crash of waves is accompanied by a choir of birdsong. It protects one of the largest remaining coastal rainforests on the Australian east coast, meaning that the rainforest runs all the way to the beach. The rainforest is best explored along the boardwalk. This elevated walkway is an easy stroll that you can enjoy at your own pace or on a guided tour with a rainforest guide. There are also a range of Aboriginal Discovery activities where you can find out more about the Aboriginal history of the area and try some bush tucker. If you'd like to spend longer in this tranquil rainforest environment, you can enjoy a hot cuppa or cold drink at the Rainforest Caf.

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Natural Attractions

Googik Heritage Walking Track

Port Macquarie

There are few nicer ways to enjoy the sights that picturesque Port Macquarie has to offer than a hike or stroll along Googik Heritage walking track. Set in a pristine natural environment, the two kilometre walk starts at Lake Innes Nature Reserve on Lake Road and extends south all the way to St Columba Anglican School. While making your way along this track, you’ll be keeping active as well as discovering some of the Port Macquarie area’s best-kept natural secrets.The track winds along gently undulating hills and, as well as the beautiful natural surroundings, allows you to see the local birdlife that call Lakes Innes Nature Reserve home, making it a lovely scenic journey for those who enjoy walking, cycling and birdwatching alike.