Port Macquarie is the centre of the Hastings and is located at the mouth of the Hastings River on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The region is only 420 kilometres north of Sydney and 510 kilometres south of Brisbane.
The Hastings region extends to Laurieton and the outer Camden Haven in the south, Wauchope and surrounding rural areas to the west and Telegraph Point to the north. The 68,000 residents of the Hastings enjoy one of the best climates in Australia, with minimal temperature variations between seasons. The Hastings has something to offer for all, from our stunning beaches to our pristine rural country side. You too can enjoy a lifestyle to rival no other.
Port Macquarie was an early convict settlement and is now a popular tourist destination, with many visitors later calling Port Macquarie home. The surfing beaches, coastal rainforests and sporting facilities ensure we take full advantage of our beautiful climate. With a strong growth rate the region's services including retail also continue to grow.
The Camden Haven, which surrounds the coastal town of Laurieton is only a 25 minute drive south and offers great facilities including popular surfing beaches, shopping and general services. If you like the ambiance of a rural lifestyle, the Wauchope area is must to see. Wauchope is the home of the Timbertown theme park and is situated on the Hastings River approximately 20 minutes from Port Macquarie. Boasting some of the prettiest country side on the east coast of New South Wales, Wauchope is fast becoming a popular home for those looking for the best of both worlds.
The Hastings is without doubt not just a great place to visit, it's a great place to live and work. Living in the region makes you feel like your on holidays 24/7.
If you are considering visiting our area, the Port Macquarie Tourist Information Centre has many ideas of where to stay and what to do while you are in town.
