Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Port Macquarie Holidays Top 5 Traveller Activities to do in the Hastings

By Gloria Dekker


Port Macquarie Holidays offer holiday makers the absolute best that New South Wales has to

offer. As well as being handily located north of Sydney, the entire Hastings

region has some of the most surprising coastline and beaches along the north

coast.

The coastal resort town, situated along the mouth of the pretty Hastings River, is the

ideal location for a weekend getaway, or a much longer vacation.

What to Do On Port Macquarie Holidays

Port Macquarie holidays offer the ideal opportunitychance to enjoy a large range of

activities. Whether you're looking for family outings or something to try and appeal to the

most intrepid holiday-maker, or everything in between, you'll find it on the

Hastings Coast.

The Top 5 Tourist Activities in the Hastings Region

Get Back to Nature

The Hastings region has some of the most amazing natural rainforest

walking trails that offer impressive perspectives and an opportunity to explore the

amazing nature of NSW.

Keep your eyes open, as the Port Macquarie area is home to lots of

Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wallabies, all sorts

of reptiles and hundreds of species of birds to look out for. If you don't do not want to

hunt for wildlife out in the wild, head out to the Billabong Koala and Wildlife

Park for a great zoo experience.

Get Out On the Water

With over 16kms of striking golden beaches enclosed by beautiful

green hinterland along the Hastings River, there's nothing better than getting

out on the water. Enjoy an easy going cruise along the waterways or get the adrenalin

pumping in a jet boat thrill ride, or brave the waves on a jet-ski, or perhaps

even a little water skiing is more your pace. There's plenty to enjoy out on the

waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Port Macquarie holidays are ideal for whale and dolphin lovers, with a large number of

sightings occuring off the coast. The pristine beaches are also ideal for a

relaxed family picnic, or simply enjoying the sun.

Create Your Own Journey

One of the explanations Port Macquarie is a preferred holiday maker holiday locations

is that it is possible to make your own adventure to suit your own preferences.

The big attraction in the Hastings area is definitely the Great Outside, and

there's certainly an abundance of things to do. Enjoy a slow game of golfing or an amicable game

of tennis before camel riding along the beach or along the nature trails.

If you're after something a little more exciting, head out for some sky-diving,

rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, water skiing, jet-skiing, canoeing, or simply hire

a 4-wheel drive and explore the area to see what you can find.

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings area around Port Macquarie is fast becoming widely

recognized as a premier destination for fine food and premium wine. The

many wineries and boutique breweries in the neighborhood offer enthusiastsenthusiasts the

opportunity to really get out and taste the marvels made from local produce.

Head Into Town

The Port Macquarie Township offers great ideas to keep adults and children alike

entertained, excited or interested. Flick through some of the local boutique

shops or crafts centers in the area to fulfil your shopping desires.

You'll find plenty of studios to explore, or discover more about the heritage of

the area with a visit to one of the museums. Naturally, there are plenty of

fantastic coffee shops bistros, and restaurants to savour that truly showcase the best

of Port Macquarie's locally grown produce.

With so much to do and see, it should be immediately obvious why Port Macquarie

getaways should be your initial choice to spend your next vacation away.




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