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Oceania Australia Port Macquarie Do & See Billabong Zoo — Koala & Wildlife Park

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Billabong Zoo — Koala & Wildlife Park

The guide was updated: 2024-08-20

Billabong is a wild day out for the family. The award-winning zoo is home to a wide variety of Australian and exotic animals, and features the world-renowned koala breeding centre. You'll be amazed as you learn from keeper talks and presentations of penguins, monkeys, dingoes, snow leopards and crocodiles. The house of reptiles contains the world's most venomous land snake.

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Address: 61 Billabong Drive, Port Macquarie NSW
Website: www.billabongzoo.com.au
Phone: +61 2 6585 1060

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Stoney Aqua Park

Stoney Aqua Park

Stoney Aqua Park is a large inflatable water park on a man-made, freshwater lake, making it a safe environment for all ages. Perfect for a few hours of fun or a full day out, it’s also ideal for group celebrations. Arrive 30 minutes early for ticketing, check-in, and a safety briefing.

Bago Maze & Winery

Bago Maze & Winery

Enjoy the delightful Bago Vineyards as you taste their traditional sparkling and varietal wines, local cheeses or simply take in the beautiful scenery. The Bago Maze will test the navigation skills of the young and young at heart as you weave your way through the puzzle of pathways, over and under bridges, looking for items hidden deep within the maze. For lovers of fine wine and live jazz, Bago's Jazz in the Vineyards is held on the second Sunday of every month.

Billabong Zoo — Koala & Wildlife Park

Billabong Zoo — Koala & Wildlife Park

Billabong is a wild day out for the family. The award-winning zoo is home to a wide variety of Australian and exotic animals, and features the world-renowned koala breeding centre. You'll be amazed as you learn from keeper talks and presentations of penguins, monkeys, dingoes, snow leopards and crocodiles. The house of reptiles contains the world's most venomous land snake.

Skydive Port Macquarie

Skydive Port Macquarie

Skydive over the beautiful mid North Coast and experience a magnificent view from 3 kilometres above ground as you freefall for 40 seconds at speeds of around 200 km/h, before an incredible four-minute parachute ride through the skies of Port Macquarie. You'll be taught what you need to know about the jump in a short training session on the ground, with more guidance in the air.

Glasshouse Regional Gallery

Glasshouse Regional Gallery

Derived from local, national and international sources, the exhibition program at this Port Macquarie art gallery covers the visual arts, craft, and design, including historical and contemporary themes and subjects. Drop in to see significant touring exhibitions featuring well-known Australian and international artists and collections.

Googik Heritage Walking Track

Googik Heritage Walking Track

Take in the picturesque sights of Port Macquarie along the Googik Heritage Walking Track. Set in a gorgeous natural environment, the 2-kilometre walk starts at Lake Innes Nature Reserve, on Lake Road, and winds through gently undulating hills. Experience the chance to bike or stroll beside kangaroos and birds on this enchanting trail.

Middle Brother National Park

Middle Brother National Park

A magnificent forest, Middle Brother National Park has glimpses of the coast to the east and native birds circling overhead. Visitors can enjoy easy trails, perfect for walking with children, and there are picnic tables. There’s excellent wildlife viewing both day and night, and intrepid hikers will want to pack the boots and GPS for exhilarating bushwalks. Climb the mountain for a scenic lookout over the Hannam Vale valley and South Brother Mountain. Sunrises and sunsets here are glorious.

Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

Port Macquarie's beautiful coastal walk is a 9-kilometre trail with stunning views of the dramatic coastline, significant historic sites and iconic landmarks. You can start the walk at Town Beach, winding along the coast via Flagstaff, Rocky Beach lookout, Nobby’s Beach and Harry's Lookout to Sea Acres. Between May and November, you might spot humpback and southern right whales on their annual migration. The walk ends at Tacking Point Lighthouse.

Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries Farm

Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries Farm

Experience the pleasure of picking your own plump, juicy strawberries. At Ricardoes you'll find five varieties of hydroponic strawberries and eight varieties of tomatoes, with more than 30,000 plants growing in greenhouses. You can enter a greenhouse with a bucket to pick your own strawberries, which are then sold by weight and bagged to take away.

Roto House Historic Site

Roto House Historic Site

From the moment you come inside the picket fence and walk on the bullnose verandah of the heritage-listed Roto House, it feels as though you’ve stepped back in time. Built in 1891, this 11-room weatherboard house of local red mahogany is lovingly maintained and is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and craftsmanship. Guided tours are available.

Timbertown Heritage Theme Park

Timbertown Heritage Theme Park

Step back in time at Timbertown, where you can ride a steam train, watch timber craftsmen at work and smell the coals of the blacksmith. Set among 35 hectares of natural forest, Timbertown is an entire village re-created to demonstrate the struggles and achievements of Australia's pioneers.

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