The Great Outdoors
Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
Award winning Billabong is New South Wales premier regional wildlife park that allows you to get close up to all of the animals. You can pat and photograph these magnificant marsupials in the Koala Breeding Centre after each of the shows which are held daily at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
The Sea Acres coastal rainforest community is the largest and most diverse in the region. The forest runs right down to the beach, so you can enjoy the stillness and beauty or the roar of the surf.
Port Venture II is Port Macquarie's newest cruise vessel which can carry up to 41 passengers on the river and 20 passengers outside on the ocean for whale watching. A modern cruiser with upper and lower viewing decks which are great for spotting dolphins.
Dunbogan Boatshed & Marina has the only hire boat fleet on the Camden Haven River, with 11 hire boats, including:
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• open - for anglers just wanting to drop a line
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• canopy - ideal for family fishing and cruising
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• half-cabin - plenty of room and shade, and a BBQ pontoon
Timbertown
Timbertown is more than a heritage village! With many retailers located within the park, Timbertown is the place for shopping... With unique wares and gifts - Timbertown has something for everyone!
Southern Cross Horse Treks
Southern Cross Horse Treks offers specialised trail riding and horse trekking adventure holiday tours exclusively for small groups of intermediate & advanced horse riders on the NSW North East Coast of Australia.
Horse Riding Tours
Horse riding tours - In the foothills of the Hastings Valley hinterland lies Bellrowan Valley. With just a short 30 minute drive from Port Macquarie and 15 minutes from Wauchope you can feel like you're a million miles from anywhere.
Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries
Call in to Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries and experience the pleasure of picking your own plump, luscious strawberries.
25 Acres of Adventure and fun!
North Brother Lookout
With spectacular views, this mountain-lookout (seen in the distance) offers barbecue and picnic areas and plenty of clean, fresh air! Named by Captain Cook in 1770, drive 2 kms past Laurieton towards the Pacific Highway to reach the mountain turn off.
Ellenborough Falls
One of the highest single drop falls in the Southern Hemisphere, this amazing sight is not to be missed. Only one hour from The Beach House, you will enjoy the drive through Kew and up to the Comboyne Plateau. Perhaps make the round trip returning through Wingham and Taree.
Off Road
The area abounds with opportunities to exploit the features of your 4WD vehicle.
Mountains behind Bonny Hills provide the challenging courses for many international cross-country rally championships.
Nearby Jolly Nose Lookout, which is accessible only by 4WD, provides a magnificent panorama including Queens Lake, North Brother Mountain and, of course, the mighty Pacific Ocean.
And then there's the long expanses of white sandy beaches available only to 4WD's.
Walking
A 6 kilometre walking track from Bonny Hills accesses Bartlett's Beach and Grant's Head via the sand dunes to North Haven.
A variety of treks through the tall timbers of the local hardwood forests behind Bonny Hills is available to serious bush walkers.
Rainbow Beach in front of the Beach House, offers a delightful 3 kilometre morning or evening stroll along flat, hard sand to middle rock and for the super fit, goes a further 15 kilometres to Lighthouse Beach at Tacking Point.
Local Craft Markets
Enjoy a walk through the local craft and food markets which are held at different local venues each weekend.
Fishing
Many types of fish are available - beach, breakwater, estuary, deep-sea, lake and river - and, if all else fails there is always the nearby fishmarket at Laurieton Fishermen's Co-op where local trawlers unload their daily catch.
Photography
Scenic lookouts, rainforests and many other natural attractions provide wonderful opportunities for photographers to test their skills.
A favourite photographic opportunity which may involve waking up very early (or staying up very late!) is to get a dramatic, colour-drenched dawn shot of the sun rising out of the Pacific Ocean.
Port Macquarie
Only 20 minutes away, this historical commercial centre is a hub of activity - great shopping, river cruises, joy flights. For the children and the young-at-heart, see Fantasy Glades and Peppermint Park.
Local Vineyards
Only a 5-10 minute drive from the Bonny Hills Beach House, the Long Point Vineyard features some of the finest wines in the region.
This family run vineyard offers wine tasting through the cellar door.
The Cassegrain Winery is the ideal setting for all occasions, from a romantic wedding to a casual picnic, featuring extensive grounds, a formal garden with picnic areas and boasting over 2000 stunning rose bushes lining the entrance to the winery.
In 1985 Jim and Kay Mobbs planted the first Chardonnay vines on the alluvial flats of their extensive property in the Hastings River Region on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Thus Bago Vineyards was born, and over the decades to follow the vineyard would expand exponentially to include in excess of 10 hectares of grape varieties as diverse and exotic as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Viognier, Chanel Paradisa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Tannat, Savagnin and Chambourcin.
Vineyard nestled in the Inneslake Estate.
Sports
Bowl at nearby North Haven or Lake Cathie. Improve your golfing handicap at Port Macquarie's championship golf course, or the Kendall Country Club. Bring your joggers so you can play squash or tennis, or just be a spectator and enjoy a day at the races!
Picnics
Pack a hamper for a great day at the delightful Swann's Crossing (and, by the way, there's a picnic basket ready for your use at The Beach House)
Wining & Dining
Dine in style at the Fat Fish at the Bonny Hills Surf Club, only 100m from the Bonny Hills Beach House.
Enjoy a great cup of coffee or stop for lunch at The Garden Centre Cafe which overlooks the magnificent dam. The menu is extensive
Little Fish Café is something to behold overlooking the lush vineyards of the InnesLake Estate framed by Jacaranda and Magnolia trees. The Little Fish Café is more than a café, it is a total experience with a menu that changes with the season complementing the excellent range of wines on offer.
Laurieton United Services Club
Laurieton United Services Club offers superb views in the main entertainment area, and the food is second to none, offering a wide selection on the menu, with a new blackboard menu every week. You can be sure of quality cuisine with warm and friendly service in Dolphins Family Restaurant.
Visit a Rainforest
Experience the magic of nature's handiwork at Wilson's Crossing (70 kms away).
The Arts
Visit historical art galleries, museums, or browse among the local treasures at a variety of craft centres.
Hire a Boat
Navigate the safe waters of nearby Queen's Lake and Camden Haven waterways or venture into some deep sea fishing on board the 'Canopus' from North Haven.
Action
Pacific Park International Kart Racing Circuit is one of Australia's fastest, yet safest karting tracks, measuring 1100m in length, and 8m in width.
199 Pacific Parkway Port Macquarie Ph: 6586 3555
Jet Fighter - Australia’s Premier Jet Fighter Adventure Experts
Ever wanted to experience what it is like to be a top gun pilot, or perhaps you've wondered what it would feel like to be a front seat of a military combat fighter jet? Well now you can!
Jet Fighter is one of only a few companies in the world providing its customers with the opportunity to experience the thrill of a flight in a high performance ex-military jet.
Discover the sensation of what it is like to fly like a bird. Get licensed or take the controls and bring your camera for an experience you will remember forever! Take off from the hills around Bonny Hills.
Centre Of Gravity - Indoor Rock Climbing and Laser Zone
Located in Port Macquarie, Centre of Gravity indoor adventure centre features a range of fun activities for all ages.
The centre offers snakes and ladders for the kiddies, 70 different climbs, dark zone laser and rock climbing.
All you need is a bit of enthusiasm and your trainers and Centre of Gravity will show you the rest.
Learn to Surf - Port Macquarie Surf School
Learning to surf is fun and easy. We have lessons daily to suit all our customers needs. All coaches are fully accredited, licensed and insured with Surfing Australia. You will learn surf safety and awareness as well as learning to use the ocean safely. We cater for all ages and abilities from beginners through to advanced.
Paintball - Skirmish Down Under
SKIRMISH DOWN UNDER is a progressive and innovative paintball operation developed in South Australia in 1993 and now with an exciting new facility in Port Macquarie. We ensure our players have the best possible experience with a focus on FUN but with guidelines and procedures in place to provide a safe days entertainment.
SCUBA Haven - The Diving Specialists
Operating our of Laurieton, SCUBA Haven has been operating since 2001. Taking divers to the underwater beauty that exists around the Camden Haven/Port Macquarie districts.
Australia now has its very own Extreme Velocity Wind Tunnel designed and built to exacting aeronautical specifications. In the very first outdoor Vertical Wind Tunnel in Australia you can now experience the exhilaration of free falling with a rush of air traveling at over 200km/h, levitating you into a mind blowing hover above the flight deck.
Hop aboard one of Australia’s own camels and be delighted with stories, amazing facts and history of this incredible ‘ ship of the desert’.
Rock 2 Road
Ride the 300+ corners of the Oxley Highway. Have breakfast at Gingers Creek. Ride some of the best motorcycle roads in Australia.
If you have an adventurous spirit, muster the courage to ride our amazing Jet Boat 'WIld Thing' ? Hold on for the ride of your life! Find yourself doing 360 degree spins, power breaks, slides, fish tails and lots more! Watch out, it's got bite!
Come on a leisurley kayak tour through the Hastings River and Koolenbung ceek where your likely to encounter dolphins, bats, water dragons and a wide veriety of local sea and wildlife.
For those who like to go for the BIG fish!
SPORTING
Whether you're spending the day or simply a few hours with friends, you're always most welcome at the Port Macquarie Golf Club.
Wauchope Country Club is the home of the NSW PGA 36 hole Primo Smallgoods Pro-Am and offers an excellent Par 71 18 hole golf course of 5866 metres with some of the best greens in the state
Emerald Downs Residential Estate
Emerald Downs Residential Estate was designed to create a first class lifestyle, where you can live and play in harmony with nature while having Port Macquarie’s newest 18 Hole Golf Course as the gem in its crown.
Overlooking the beautiful Camden Haven River and only minutes from Dooragan Green National Park (Big Brother Mountain) and patrolled beaches, the North Haven Bowling & Recreation Club provides year-round activities and entertainment for residents of the Camden Haven and visitors to the Mid-North Coast of NSW
The Club's Big Bowl, said to be the largest in the world, was unveiled in November 1975.
Just 30 minutes south of Port Macquarie and 15 minutes from Bonny Hills
Port Macquarie Golf Driving Range offers local and holiday golfers a delightful place to develop and refine their golf skills.
HYDRO GOLF is a beautiful water setting with various floating targets that invite the golfer to win daily cash jackpots and prizes.
Indoor Activities
The Largest Indoor Play Centre on the Mid North Coast.
Bowling has never been more fun than at Wave Bowl, your Ten Pin Bowling Entertainment Centre
Kids Crazy Maze is Port Macquarie’s amazing indoor play centre and café and provides a safe, clean, fully carpeted and air conditioned family friendly environment for children 0-12 and their parents.
Local Cinema in Laurieton. They say it was “The Theatre that inspired Baz Luhrmann to become a film maker”.
Port Macqaurie Cinema
Markets
Laurieton Riverwalk Markets 3rd sunday of the month
The Hastings Farmer’s Market
The Hastings Farmers' Market is a haven for fresh and tasty produce that's homegrown right here in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Hastings Farmers Markets 4th Saturday of the month
Kendall Showground Markets 1st Sunday of the month
Johns River Markets 2nd Saturday of the month
Kendall Vegie Bazaar every Thursday 10am - 1-pm
Lifestyle
Wendy Gore Massage
849 Ocean Drv, Bonny Hills NSW 2445
(02) 6584 8090
Karen Andrighetto Bowen & Massage Therapy
52 Sinclair Dr, Bonny Hills NSW 2445
(02) 6585 4663
