Holiday rentals and lettings in Port Macquarie

Holiday rentals and lettings in Port Macquarie

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Highlights in Port Macquarie

  • Historical town
  • Beach holidays
  • Wildlife spotting
  • Whale watching

Other holiday ideas and property types in Port Macquarie that might be interesting

Prices and availability

Current Holiday letting prices Port Macquarie

A$348for 14 Dec - 21 Dec
A$377 annual average
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Current holiday letting availability Port Macquarie

41%for 14 Dec - 21 Dec
62% annual average
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Holiday rentals and lettings in Port Macquarie

Lettings in a popular beach town

On the edge of New South Wales tropical climatic zone, and boasting squeaky-clean beaches with soft, golden sand, Port Macquarie is a hugely popular beach destination. It is also loved for its wildlife encounters, lush hinterland and interesting history going back to the first settlers. Coming for the beach? Find a holiday rental on the coast running south of the town, particularly around Flynn’s beach, a great destination for all the family. Don’t miss the lettings along the canals of Port Macquarie just west of the centre for something a little different!

Lettings at a great price

There is a good mix of flats and houses to choose from in Port Macquarie, with ultra-modern and high-spec being the common theme. Space is the name of the game, with large kitchens and lounges, and lovely gardens for the kids to run around. A self-catering holiday rental in Port Macquarie makes a wonderful base to discover the town!

Holidays in Port Macquarie

The area and getting around

A popular beach resort for urbanites

Port Macquarie is a small beach town in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the Pacific Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Hastings River. The town is linked to Sydney (300 kilometres away) by air and rail and is a popular weekend destination for urbanites. They come for the plethora of beaches that cater for all fancies, as well as the fantastic climate – meteorologists at the CSIRO agree that Port Macquarie has the best climate in Australia, with mild winters, comfortable summers, and plenty of sunshine all year round.

Get your bearings on the town’s popular coastal walk

Port Macquarie is recognizable for its iconic break wall along the Town Green which has been featured on many postcards over the years. It is a wide stretch of colourful graffiti rocks containing messages and tributes from visitors and locals, in which they share impressions of this wonderful part of the world. From the break wall you can walk the popular nine-kilometre coastal walk that runs south from the Town Green to Lighthouse Beach on the southern edge of the town

Travellers and activities

Port Macquarie for beach holidays

With 17 pristine beaches to choose from, Port Macquarie is a superb choice for those looking for a holiday on the beach. Families are drawn en masse to the patrolled shores and calm estuary waters of Lake Cathie to enjoy the inflatable slides and trampolines. Surfers head to Town, Lighthouse and Rainbow Beach for fine, reliable breaks. For those looking to get away from it all Oxley and Shelly Beach, backed by rain forests are wonderfully secluded. Holidaying with your canines? Nobbys Beach, with its long, uninterrupted stretches of sand, is the number one dog-friendly spot in the area.

Port Macquarie for wildlife lovers

Port Macquarie is celebrated for its population of cuddly koalas, and you can meet these cute characters both at local animal sanctuaries and in the region's national parks. Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is home to hundreds of koalas that you can get up close to and even help feed. At the award-winning Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park, you can come face-to-face with numerous native species, such as snow leopards, red pandas and meerkats. For the most intimate experience, you can even book a personal animal encounter.

With 17 wonderful beaches to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice in Port Macquarie!

Top 5 travel tips in Port Macquarie

1. Learn about the town’s grizzly history

Port Macquarie began life as a convict settlement, and there are several tours that recount the stories behind the town’s convict-era sites, including a historic cemetery, the burial site of thousands of convicts and pioneers. Choose a night-time tour full of gruesome and grisly stories!

2. Check out the town’s historical lighthouse

Port Macquarie’s lighthouse is perhaps the town’s most photographed landmark. Learn all about the historical keepers' lonely life, then take a walk around the lighthouse for far-reaching vistas of the wild and rocky shore. During the migration season make sure to look out for whales swimming by!

3. Have a whale of a time

From May to November, huge numbers of whales migrate along the coast past Port Macquarie. Aboard a whale watching and dolphin spotting cruise (some even have underwater viewing windows!) and get up close to one of nature’s arresting sights – huge Humpback whales launching out of the water.

4. Navigate your way out of a lilly pilly hedge maze

Snuggled in a picture-perfect valley surrounded by imposing eucalyptus trees and rolling hills, at Bago Maze the whole family can wander, run and get lost in the hidden bends, sunken pathways and beautifully-crafted gardens of this hugely entertaining labyrinth.

5. Learn all about Port Macquarie’s fascinating history

With over 2,000 exhibits on display, take a journey through Port Macquarie’s history from its beginnings as a British penal settlement to the wildly popular tourist destination of today. Spanning several rooms and galleries, the museum makes a wonderful change of pace from Port Macquarie’s myriad outdoor adventures.

FAQs: Holiday Rentals & Lettings in Port Macquarie

What is the average price of holiday rentals in Port Macquarie?

With an annual average price of A$311.48, Port Macquarie is not a city that stands out as being the most expensive or the cheapest in Australia.

Which month allows you to save the most on holiday rentals?

If you would like to make the most of your money, the most affordable months to visit Port Macquarie are November (A$224.9 the average price per night for accommodation), October (A$260.59), and December (A$272.63).

In which months is it more expensive to rent a holiday letting in Port Macquarie?

When you look at renting a holiday letting in Port Macquarie, the highest prices are usually seen in the month of April (with an average of A$391.02 per night), followed by May (A$379.39), and February (A$355.45).

Is it necessary to plan a trip to Port Macquarie well in advance?

In order to not have problems finding accommodation in Port Macquarie it is necessary to think ahead, as 73% of rentals are usually booked, according to last year's data.

What time of the year can I find more available holiday rentals?

April, May, and February are, in order of highest to lowest, the months that present the largest number of accommodations free, with respective average availability figures of 52.25%, 52% and 41%.

Which months is it more difficult to find available rentals?

Holiday lettings in Port Macquarie reach their peak in demand in January, with an availability rate of 0%. The second most requested month is November, with 6.25%, and the third is October with 9.6%.

How many holiday lettings does Holidu have in Port Macquarie?

We have collected the holiday rentals and lettings from 3 different providers in Port Macquarie, so we can offer you around 320 properties. You're going to have a hard time choosing your favourite!