Friday, September 2, 2011

Port Macquarie Holidays Top 5 Tourist 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. Apart from being easily found north of Sydney, the whole Hastings

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

coast.

The tidal resort town, situated close to the mouth of the stunning Hastings Brook, 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 perfect opportunityopportunity to enjoy a good 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 masses of

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

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 around 16kms of stunning golden beaches surrounded by stunning

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

out on the water. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the river, 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 lots to enjoy out on the

waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Port Macquarie holidays are excellent for whale and dolphin lovers, with plenty of

sightings happening off the coast. The sandy beaches are also perfect for a

relaxed family picnic, or merely enjoying the sun.

Create Your Own Journey

One of the reasons Port Macquarie is such a favored visitor vacation locations

is that it's possible to build your own journey to fit your own preferences.

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

there's definitely lots to do. Enjoy a leisurely game of golfing or a pleasant game

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

If you are after something a bit more exciting, head out for some skydiving,

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

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

Explore Local Wineries

The Hastings region around Port Macquarie is swiftly 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 plenty to keep adults and kids alike

entertained, amused or interested. Browse through some of the local boutique

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

find masses of galleries to explore, or learn more about the heritage of

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

glorious cafeterias, bistros, and diners to enjoy that actually showcase the best

of Port Macquarie's locally supplied produce.

With plenty to keep visitors occupied it should be easily apparent why Port Macquarie

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




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