With a population of 41.491, Port Macquarie is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Port Macquarie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Whalebone Wharf (269 Hastings River Drive) and Aqua Restaurant at the Westport Club (25c Buller St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Macquarie in February, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Port Macquarie, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Port Macquarie departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.
Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 314 km from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.
Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $359 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Port Macquarie costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Port Macquarie.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$47/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$49/day