Picture of Port Macquarie
Caption: | NORTHERN NSW | PORT MACQUARIE
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Caption: Straight after arriving back in Australia from Italy I had a short domestic job lined up in the quaint seaside town of Port Macquarie.
Some were worried about the drastic change in pace but I kicked off my shoes and enjoyed four blissful days by the sea.
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Caption: Despite my jet lag, or perhaps because of it, I stuck close to my hotel for the first two days. Luckily I was right on the river and the river was packed full of gorgeous Pelicans!
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Picture of Lighthouse Beach
Caption: Each morning I started the day with a sunrise, Lighthouse beach (pictured) and Flynn's beach were my go-to stops. So many more beaches to get to next time!
Picture of The Corner Restaurant
Picture of The Corner Restaurant
Caption: Sometimes I think that the reason I love sunrise so much is to "earn" a hearty breakfast afterwards. The Corner Restaurant didn't let me down in the hearty respect.
Picture of Port Macquarie
Picture of Port Macquarie
Caption: After an easy start to my trip I decided to knuckle down and find out what makes greater Port Macquarie so special. With some local advice I made my list...
Picture of Port Macquarie
Caption: Local advice
β’Visit the Billabong Koala and wildlife sanctuary
β’See the camels on
Lighthouse beach
β’ Take a stroll on the flower circuit bowl
β’ Pick my own strawberries at Ricardoes strawberry and tomato farm
β’ Visit the Bago Vineyeard and brave the maze
Picture of Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park
Caption: Baby koala Denise melted my heart at Billabong koala and wildlife sanctuary.
Picture of Lighthouse Beach
Caption: The camels on Lighthouse beach didn't disappoint, the owners of Port Macquarie Camel Safaris walked them up and down so I could take photos. Hehe πͺπͺπͺ
Picture of Kattang Nature Reserve
Caption: The mysterious "flower circuit bowl" was so gorgeous. Windflowers in every direction and a lovely walk too.
Picture of Kattang Nature Reserve
Caption: This was my first time picking my own strawberries and I just loved it! The next day I ate about 5,000 strawberries! πππ
Picture of Bago Maze and Wine
Caption: The Bago Maze is fun for all ages and surprisingly large and difficult. Next time I go back I can see myself enjoying a wine or three, it's a vineyard too! π·π·π·
Picture of Port Macquarie
Picture of Port Macquarie
Picture of Port Macquarie
Picture of Port Macquarie
Caption: Port Macquarie is the sort of destination that I can see myself visiting again and again. The proximity to the beach, variety of activities and laid back vibe win me over every time.
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www.instagram.com/portmacquarie
Picture of 72 Clarence St
Picture of 72 Clarence St
Caption: I don't have a horrible selfie to share but that was my cheese and Prosecco from local hot spot Grape & Petal.
I love you cheese.
I love you Prosecco.
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Picture of Port Macquarie
Caption: Port Macquarie
You'll be seeing me again. X
