Port Macquarie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Macquarie
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Macquarie has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Port Macquarie
Activities
Where to Eat in Port Macquarie
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aqua Restaurant at the Westport Club (25c Buller St) and Ichi (73 Clarence St 3) are great picks.
When to visit Port Macquarie
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.
How to Get to Port Macquarie
Plane
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 Melbourne and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
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 Sixt and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.
Airlines serving Port Macquarie
Where to stay in Port Macquarie
Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Macquarie
Most booked hotels in Port Macquarie
Hiring a car in Port Macquarie
Hiring a car in Port Macquarie costs $82 per day, on average, or $327 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Port Macquarie.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.82 and $27.75. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Macquarie, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.