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Guula, hand-painted by Aboriginal artists from Wauchope TAFE, and sponsored by Forestry NSW, is located at the Port Macquarie Museum.
Our Region
Welcome. Welcome to the Summer 2017/18 issue of Greater Port Macquarie Discover Magazine.Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this beautiful region, the Birpai Aboriginal people. We are a locally owned and independent publication designed to ensure that visitors to our wonderful area have all the information they need. Discover Magazine is packed full of what to see, what to do and where to eat. Discover Magazine, together with Greater Port Macquarie Tourism Association, Port MacquarieHastings Council and all our tourism-related businesses, hope you enjoy your holidays. Have fun exploring what this wonderful region has to offer. Enjoy your holiday! — Andrew & Lucy Kowalewski
2 discover Summer 2017/18
4 Our Unique Heritage 6-7 Our Koalas 8-17 Our Region Our Attractions 20-21 Galleries + Exhibitions 22-23 Beach Guide 24-25 Waterways 26-31 Family Fun + Adventure 32 National Parks 33 Coastal Walks Our Indulgences 36-37 Health + Beauty 38-43 Holiday Shopping 43 Markets 44-45 Wineries + Breweries 46-57 Cafes + Restaurants + Bars 58-60 Delicious Discoveries 61 Gourmet Kitchen 62-64 Accommodation 65-69 Maps
Introducing.
discoverdigital.com.au @discoverportmacquarie @discoverportmacquarie #discoverportmacquarie PUBLISHER: discover MEDIA AUSTRALIA PO Box 9310, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Phone (02) 6581 5600 discoverportmacquarie.com.au ADVERTISING SALES: Andrew Kowalewski (02) 6581 5600 / andrew@discovermedia.com.au LAYOUT+DESIGN: Jeff Cowan cowancreative.com.au COVER: Miners Beach Coastal Walk from above by Tim Hitchins, Overall Photography MNC PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrew Kowalewski, Jodie Lowe (p18), Overall MNC Photography (p2, p16). Special thanks to the Port Macquarie Historical Society (p4), the Koala Hospital (p6), and The Stunned Mullet (p46).
DISCLAIMER: Discover Magazine is copyright. Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this publication, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from misdescription or inadvertent errors contained herein. No part of this publication may be reproduced, altered or copied in any way without written permission of the publisher Discover Media Australia. Discover Magazine is an independent magazine designed just for you – the visitor to this great region. Have a great stay and please remember when you are out and about, let our advertisers know how you found them as it is only with their support that we can continue to bring you this free visitor magazine.