| a 6-minute walk from the banks of hastings river and 1. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a bbq and a fitness room. the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and iphone docks, as well as minifridges, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's a casual restaurant with a dining terrace. upgraded rooms and suites add features such as in-room whirlpool baths, kitchenettes and/or sitting areas. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. 1 km from town beach, this casual motor inn is 12 km from billabong koala and wildlife park. freebies include breakfast, parking and guest laundry. most have private balconies
Port Macquarie Airport 10 min
Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory (11 min)
Observatory offering the public the chance to use the telescope on Wednesdays & Sundays. Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park (6 min) Roto House, NSW National Parks (4 min) Billabong Zoo: Koala & Wildlife Park (14 min)
Zoo for viewing, feeding & handling native & exotic animals, with playgrounds & picnic areas. Port Macquarie Museum (1 min)
Historical venue depicting area life through themed displays beginning with early European settlers. Sea Acres Rainforest Centre (8 min)
Waterfront park offering an elevated rainforest walkway, with guided tours & a cafe. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum (15 min)
Built to house harbor pilots in 1896, these cottages hold a museum of 100 years of nautical history. Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage (1 min) Flynns Beach (5 min)
Low-key sandy beach with lessons for beginning surfers, plus a cafe & a nearby resort. Tacking Point Lighthouse (10 min)
Built in 1879, this white cement lighthouse with a keeper's cottage sits on a rocky headland. Lighthouse Beach (10 min)
Expansive stretch of shoreline popular for surfing, swimming & strolls to the historic lighthouse. Town Beach (12 min) Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard (6 min)
Vineyard and wine Timbertown (24 min)
Recreated timber settlement with steam train rides, stables & a sawmill, plus seasonal events. Koala Hospital (4 min)
Small, indoor-outdoor koala rehabilitation center with a gift shop, open to the public for tours. | 
