With a population of 41,491, Port Macquarie is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Port Macquarie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Whalebone Wharf (269 Hastings River Drive) and Aqua Restaurant at the Westport Club (25c Buller St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Macquarie in February, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Port Macquarie, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Port Macquarie from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 42h 40m.
Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 195 miles from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.
Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Port Macquarie costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Port Macquarie is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.