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Where is Port Macquarie, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Port Macquarie is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, about 390 kilometres north of Sydney. It lies between the Hastings River to the west and the sandy beaches and coastal headlands along the Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, koala conservation efforts, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.




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Where is Port Macquarie, Australia
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Facts about Port Macquarie, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionMid North Coast
LocationOn the Mid North Coast, at the mouth of the Hastings River along the Tasman Sea
Coordinates31.43° S, 152.91° E
Local Government AreaPort Macquarie-Hastings Council
Founded1821 (as a penal settlement)
Original NamePort Macquarie (named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie)
Elevation~5 m
PopulationApprox. 50,000 (urban area)
AreaApprox. 3,700 sq km (LGA)
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcodes2444–2446
Major WaterwaysHastings River, Kooloonbung Creek, Tasman Sea
Top AttractionsKoala Hospital, Tacking Point Lighthouse, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Town Beach, Billabong Zoo, Coastal Walk.
DemonymPort Macquarie residents
Main IndustriesTourism, health services, retail, education, agriculture
Nearest AirportPort Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Websitehttps://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au