Port Macquarie is a coastal town, 39km from Sydney, in New South Wales. The town has loads of beaches and walkways, and is close to the largest rainforest in New South Wales. Car hire in Port Macquarie is a great idea for those who want to make the most of this incredible town, which is home to many hiking tracks. Hiring a car in Port Macquarie means you'll be able to take advantage of the beautiful coastal walks and hiking trails - if you're an early riser you can watch the sunrise on the hilltop.
Port Macquarie has nine beaches, all of which are beautiful, so hiring a car in the city is a must if you'd like to see them all. Oxley beach is a popular family destination, and is a really lovely spot to have a picnic while relaxing on the grass. There are two shopping centres in the city, and visitors renting a car in Port Macquarie will be able to get out to the Coastal Walk, which is 9km of beautiful walking paths in the middle of beautiful scenery. It's a good way to get to different beaches if you park up at one end and then take a stroll.
Port Macquarie is famous for its koala population, which is partly due to its being the home of the Koala Breeding Centre. The centre runs Koala patting sessions, where you can have your photo taken with one of these friendly animals. At the Billabong Koala Park, which is only a short 4km drive away, you can get really close to the koalas. The park has a lot of other species as well, including kangaroos, wombats, crocodiles and snakes. Billabong is one of the only places in Australia where you can see Snow Leopards, one of the most endangered big cats.
