The border bans, driving tourists to the Mid North Coast and local operators aren’t complaining.

Back Story:

The Pacific coast seaside city of Port Macquarie sits the mouth of the Hastings River on the NSW mid North Coast. Oyster farms necklace the pristine estuary where bottlenose dolphins are known to frolic.

Explore the beautiful beaches and rainforest, then discover whale watching, award-winning restaurants and the Hastings River wine region. 

Koala capital

Port Macquarie has the highest koala population on the east coast of Australia and is home to the famous Koala Hospital. There is a daily tour of the hospital, which treats around 250 sick or injured koalas a year.

Follow the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail to find more than 50 giant koalas dotted around the area.

At the Billabong Zoo: Koala and Wildlife Park you can pat a koala and see the work of the zoo’s world-renowned breeding program. You’ll also meet monster saltwater crocodile Shrek.

Take the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk into the Sea Acres National Park and follow the 1.3km rainforest boardwalk, where you might spot a koala in the wild. 

Vdeo By | Mia Tyquin