Jane Hillsdon

Australia's largest crane is at the bottom of the ocean near Port Macquarie. So are plenty of grey nurse sharks, wobbegongs and colourful fish. Come and enjoy this awesome dive location. Port Macquarie holidays can easily be filled up with diving adventures, when you have all this on offer:

To say that Port Macquarie gives access to some good hiking opportunities might be something of an understatement. Port Macquarie holidays make the most of a splendid location. Check out all these great national parks and nature reserves.

How different would you be prepared to make your wedding? A few have picked truly unusual locations, but local parks, restaurants or holiday locations can give a wedding an interesting twist. Port Macquarie holidays take advantage of a beautiful location. So too can your wedding.

Planning a beach wedding should be an exciting task. But often there seems like so much to consider that it becomes more of a stressful experience. Whether you're still deciding on what beach you want to be married on, or if you've already booked your Port Macquarie wedding reception venue and accommodation, we've got a list of tips to help with your beach wedding, wherever you are in the planning process.

Taking a road trip is one of the best ways to explore our beautiful country and get some much needed rest and relaxation. Whether you decide to travel north and indulge in some north coast accommodation and pampering, or whether a trip to Red Centre is more your idea of fun, we've got the list of the top 5 roads trips Australia has to offer.

There are some excellent spas across Australia that offer some amazing deals. There are many north coast pamper packages which are ideal for a weekend of luxury. Before booking your spa treatment or package there are a few things to consider. One of the main things being how much you want to spend.

There are some truly wonderful events happening right across NSW this Winter. Here, we've listed some of the top events you won't want to miss. The Wintersun Festival for one, is set to see Port Macquarie accommodation book out fast so get your calendar ready and check out what's in-store.

Compared to a gourmet wine and food vacation, a sightseeing vacation, or even a camping vacation, beach holidays are so easy ... especially in Port Macquarie! Barely any clothes to pack, no tickets to arrange, just duck back to your Port Macquarie hotel for lunch rather than dragging out the gas stove and chopping all your own veges. Yet, the beach is not without its own special quirks that can make it an uncomfortable place to be if you haven't prepared properly. Today we go through what to pac

Port Macquarie is lucky enough to be on the humpback whale migration route - surfers, scuba pers, beachgoers and fishermen all encounter the gentle giants quite often in their travels from July through to October, in migration season. One of the unfortunate facts of marine life, though, is that it is largely hidden from our view until it surfaces. The internet has gone a long way towards filling the information gaps in our lives … but can't quite predict the future yet! Keeping it ouch with you

When most of us think of fine dining, Paris, New York and London come to mind ... or at least, Lygon Street! The reality is that there are restaurants popping up all over the world that have a creative flair and a real passion for their food. Owing to the region's climate that is perfect for grape-growing, quite a few of these establishments are in Port Macquarie hotels and streets! Whether you're searching for the perfect fillet steak to go with your red, or some delicately cooked and amazingly