Backpackers look for a place that can offer them cheap accommodation that doesn’t skimp on quality, excellent attractions that don’t cost the earth, beautiful beaches to enjoy and plenty of night time entertainment and Port Macquarie has all of that and so much more.

Located along the coast of northern New South Wales, is where you can experience fun, sun, thrills and spills at its very best. From action packed adventure, night clubs, bars, tours and attractions, Port Macquarie will surely prove to be one of your favourite destinations!

There are plenty of places that you can book into for your Port Macquarie accommodation, from cheap hotels and motels and excellent backpacker hostels along with awesome caravan parks where you can pitch a tent or park you campervan for the night or two. The facilities within the caravan parks are great with hot showers, toilets and all other amenities being offered, and if you book into one of the hostels or other accommodation establishments you will not only be within easy reach of the main attractions of Port Macquarie but you will thoroughly enjoy you stay there with well appointed hotel rooms and clean and tidy dorm beds all easily arranged.

The attractions and activities in Port Macquarie are simply endless, from water sports through to cruises, charters and plenty of variety when booking eco tours, four wheel driving adventures and coach tours. If you wish to spend some time out on the water you can take your pick from river cruises or ocean charters. There are scuba diving trips, deep sea fishing charters, sailing adventures, and whale watching cruises to be enjoyed. And for river tours you can book a lunch or dinner cruise for something a little different or spend some time doing some kayaking, canoeing, estuary fishing or mud crabbing.

There are also wonderful scenic flights to be had and horse riding tours to join! The National Parks and rainforests that surround Port Macquarie are filled with an array of flora and fauna for all you nature lovers so why not join a bush walking group or hiking adventure, or perhaps you would like to do some hang gliding or mountain biking for something a little more fast paced.

You can learn how to surf and go swimming year round, or even do some water skiing, paddle boating kite surfing or snorkelling. There is no end to the possibilities of activities and places to visit and see while in Port Macquarie, and that is why so many backpackers make a point of coming here! And once night fall hits you can strap on your dancing shoes and hit the town with plenty of great night spots, such as night clubs and bars where you can watch a local band or listen to the sounds of an excellent DJ.

With perfect weather for pretty much most of the year you can be in for an awesome time in Port Macquarie! Whether you are travelling north along the coast or making your way down south you must always make a point of calling into Port Macquarie, just like thousands of backpackers before you.