The TOP 10 BEST Things To Do in Riverside NSW

Fish, swim, relax and enjoy the Hastings River out of Port Macquarie. The Houseboat is self-drive, no boat licence required. You can hire the houseboat overnight, for a weekend or even longer. You can spend time with your family or friends or maybe have a romantic break with your partner. The boat sleeps up to 8 people. The kitchen is fully equipped and the all beds come with linen - sheets, doonas and pillows. So all you need is your personal items, food and drinks of course. The top deck is a great place to pass the day away, there is a BBQ, ice box, sun-lounges, table and chairs. As night falls you can sit under the starry lights on the upper deck. A small dingy is supplied if you need to go ashore and stock up on supplies. All safety equipment is supplied on board and we will give you an induction to get you on your way.

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Conference and entertainment centre in regional NSW, located in the CBD hub of picturesque Port Macquarie, on the mid north coast of NSW.

Alice in Paperland a unique business as an Arts & Crafts Speciality Store offering a range of scrapbooking and papercraft. The craft shop is packed with products for all your craft and artist's needs specialising in Cardmaking, Invitation supplies, Scrapbooking and Specialty Papers - all at very competitive prices. We offer a variety of different art classes in our art studio located upstairs, check out our website or call the store for details. Drop in to view our extensive range with our gift shop and cafe next door offering great espresso, gifts and local artwork for sale. Can't find what you're looking for? Please ask us and we may just have it on our shelves or we can order it in very quickly. Gift vouchers are available and make the perfect gift for that crafty friend!

Coffee At Alice's Drop in to your local coffee enthusiast offering a creative space filled with Delicious Espresso, Breakfast and Lunch Specials, Custom Sandwich Orders, Local Jams, Giftware, Cards, Flowers and much much more. Combine all this with drive through service for Busy Mums and Tradies on the go. Call or SMS through your order and have it ready and brought to your car when you arrive. 0431 753 220

Right in the heart of Port Macquarie on the beautiful Hastings River The El Paso Motor Inn is located within easy walking distance from restaurants, galleries, theatres, shopping and beaches, making it the ideal for family holidays or business accommodation. We are right across the road from the Glasshouse Entertainment Centre and Port Central Shopping Centre. Comfortable renovated rooms catering for families, tour groups or business travellers Our 4-star quality air-conditioned rooms, boast brand new comfortable beds, FREE Wi-Fi, new HD TVs, iPod docking stations and USB ports. Visitors can also enjoy off-street parking, lift access to the upper levels, and a spectacular new BBQ deck area by the sparkling hotel pool. Quality accommodation and exceptional service We offer a delicious and convenient FREE light continental breakfast with all bookings. Enjoy a meal at the El Caf�, specialising in quality contemporary cuisine, or you could just stay in your room and order room service. At the El Paso Motor Inn we pride ourselves on old-fashioned, friendly service to ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable. Enjoy high quality, affordable accommodation in the CBD of Port Macquarie.

Whether you are planning to travel overseas or within the country, Port Macquarie Travel can assist you with your travel requirements. Being the longest-established travel agency in Port Macquarie, we take pride in having more than 10 travel agents who have over 150 years of combined experience in the industry who can arrange everything for you - be it international and domestic travels, cruises or group travels and flights. Established in 1959, we are a locally owned travel agency in Port Macquarie that offers services that are second to none. From local, interstate and overseas to travel by coach, rail, sea and air, our licensed travel agents have been doing a great job when it comes to arranging our clients' travel requirements. In addition, Port Macquarie Travel is associated with Helloworld and American Express. Planning your next out-of-town getaway or flying off to an overseas business trip? Travelling just comes easy with Port Macquarie Travel. No need to go through the hassle of arranging for your own accommodation, transfers, coach tours, cruises or even vehicle rentals. Call us today and we will take care of your travel plans for you.

SCUBA Haven has been operating since 2001. Taking divers to the underwater beauty that exists around the Camden Haven/Port Macquarie districts. Peter, has been diving in the Port Macquarie / Camden Haven for the past 25 years, and PADI and SSI Instructor for 15 years. He has been working in dive shops since 1988 and has enjoyed identifying various Wrecks in the area for the maritime museum. SSI Dive courses are available through Scuba Haven who can train you from beginner to professional.

Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory.

Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre offers trail riding, lessons, pony parties and rides, junior riders club and school holiday programs in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre is situated at Cassegrain Winery on the Pacific Highway. We are the closest horse riding facility to Port Macquarie's town centre. Easily accessible by car, we are just a 10 minute drive from the town centre. Offering Trail Rides, Pony Rides, Junior Riders Club, School Holiday Camp and Horse Riding Lessons. You don't need to be an expert to enjoy horse riding at Cassegrain Winery. We cater for complete beginners through to experienced riders, everyone can have a go. We provide a fun, family friendly experience for you to enjoy while visiting in the area. Our aim is to deliver an affordable, accessible horse riding facility to those local to and to those visiting The Mid North Coast.

Welcome to Greater Port Macquarie, a beautiful and diverse region packed with things to do! Browse our listings and enjoy our abundance of Tours and Attractions in Greater Port Macquarie! From our beautiful beaches, thriving townships, winding rivers to the mountains in the hinterland you will find "52+ Things to do", that's one for every week of the year! Our 52+ tour and attraction operators are ready to show you the best of our region. Enjoy our beautiful beaches, rivers and mountains then set out and start enjoying GPM's 52+ Things to do...Happy Holidays!

Local Business servicing the Port Macquarie Area

Soul Surfing Surf School is a family owned and operated business in Port Macquarie. Well actually its more a passion and a way of life! Owners Corey and Loren Enfield live and breathe surfing, yoga and the healthy lifestyle that these bring. Together with their four kids ranging in ages from 8-17 years, this salty mob would love to share their experience with you. In a decade of operating a surf school, Corey and Loren with their talented team of instructors, have enabled thousands of people of all ages to surf. With more than 80 years of combined surfing experience, Soul Surfing is a great choice to learn how to surf in a fun and safe environment. Book online or call today.

Koala Conservation Australia Inc, trading as The Koala Hospital, is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility that specialises in caring for orphaned and injured koalas. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and release koalas back to their home range if possible. The Koala Hospital is also a scientific research and education centre and a popular tourist attraction. The Koala Hospital is situated in the grounds of the Macquarie Nature Reserve in Lord Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. We have a 24 hour rescue line so if you see an injured or distressed koala please call us on 6584 1522. Between 200 and 250 koalas are admitted through the Hospital every year. Apart from Chlamydia, motor vehicle accidents and dog attacks are the most common cause of injuries sustained. The Koala Hospital consists of a treatment room, 8 Intensive Care Units, 6 outdoor intensive care units and 33 rehabilitation yards, many of which have trees for koalas to learn to climb as part of the rehabilitation process. Koalas in the rehabilitation yards and intensive care units are not visible to the public. The Hospital is open every day (except Christmas Day) and visitors are welcome at any time between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm. A free guided tour is conducted every afternoon at 3.00 pm. This guided tour takes visitors around the exhibition yards where a volunteer tour guide gives an informative talk explaining why each koala patient has come into the hospital, the treatment and the outcome for the koala. A brief explanation of basic koala biology is also covered by the volunteer guide who is always available to answer questions. While the tour is in progress other volunteers within the yards are feeding the koalas. All of this is easily visible by the visitor and most of the outside exhibition yards are wheelchair accessible. We rely heavily on funds raised through our Adopt A Wild Koala Program; donations; bequests and fund-raising activities. Bookings Online!

Port Macquarie Surf School. An award winning local family business coaching surfers since 1981. For the best surfing lessons you can get, come and see the professional and respected surfing coaches at Port Macquarie Surf School. With Port Macquarie Surf School learning how to surf is fun, safe and easy. We've been surf coaching in the Port Macquarie/Hastings area since 1981. Which is longer than most surf schools in Australia!!! We know surfing, we know our beaches and we know how to give you the kind of personalised, professional attention that'll get you up and surfing in no time. Port Macquarie Surf School is a �Huddo� operation. Owned and operated by the well-known and respected, father and sons team of Peter, Wayne and Grant Hudson. All three Huddos were born in Port Macquarie and are pretty handy surfers in their own right with a stack of Aussie titles under their belts. With over 100 years of surfing and just on 60 years of combined coaching experience, we can get beginners standing up and surfing almost right away, help intermediate surfers reach for the next level, or fine tune the skills of the high performance surfer. The Hudson family were awarded the "Surfers Of The Century" at the Port Macquarie-Hastings 100 Years of Surfing (1912-2012) Awards as well as taking out the prestigious 2012 Commonwealth Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards for the Childcare, Education and Training section.

At Rainforest Cafe, Port Macquarie we cater for the whole family, especially kids! Come and have a coffee and fresh meal then explore the rainforest. Our lovable Cha Cha and the Wild Bunch are on hand to give children a great time while exploring our rainforest. Take a look around and find out a little more about our jungle friends. Morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea, Rainforest Cafe, located in the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, is the place to come and relax and take in the beautiful rainforest surrounds. While you are here, take a tour and learn about our unique eco system, and purchase a token of your visit to support National Parks & Wildlife Service. Why not book your next function at our Rainforest Centre conference and meeting rooms. Or choose Sea Acres Rainforest Centre for you special event. We offer a variety of menu options to suit your special occasion. Our cafe seats 120 and we can cater for larger bookings on the deck, weather permitting.