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Port Macquarie has found its full-strength cool
Words: Alex CarltonProducer: Issey Gogoll
It’s not so much that Port Macquarie suddenly seems grown-up. It’s more that the seaside town’s got a fresh, new, cooler-than-you-think attitude.
A local resident says the Mid-North Coast doesn’t feel quite so “mid” any more. “We’ve always said it sounds a bit like we’re a mid-strength beer – we’re not really the North, not really the Central Coast, but something in between.”
It’s not just the restaurants and bars that are evolving to accommodate a younger, less bowling-and-bingo crowd. Port Macquarie seems to have looked to its famously wellness-focused northern neighbours – the areas around Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers – for outdoor activity inspiration.
Source: Youtube/Reflections Holiday Parks
You can stand-up paddleboard, for instance, on the tranquil Hastings River straight from the main marina.
And if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, maybe yoga classes in an open-air wooden wedding chapel on the grounds of Sails Port Macquarie overlooking the river followed by green juices, will.
There’s still plenty about Port Macquarie that appeals to any age, from family-friendly holiday parks with some of the best water views around to indulgent river cruises.
What’s clear is that Port Macquarie has broadened her fan base. The old girl has a new lease on life.
Source: Youtube/Reflections Holiday Parks
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