What is the water and sand quality of the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach?

The Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.The waves in the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach?

The bar is located right on the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Serotonin at lighthouse is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach from parking?

The Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Camel Ride located in 0.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach

Port Macquarie, Australia

7.7

#338 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Taskers • 3.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Blair Reserve

570m

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

1.4km

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

1.9km

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

3.2km

Playground Town Beach Playground

5.5km

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

5.6km

Playground Wall Reserve Playground

5.6km

Playground Pilot Beach Reserve Playground

5.7km

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

6km

Park Rainbow Beach

50m

Park Rainbow Beach Reserve

170m

Park Little Bay

200m

Park Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve

260m

Hiking Area Lookout

440m

Park Chiller's Bay

500m

Park Ashdown Reserve

840m

Park Miners Beach

1km

Park Rushcutter Reserve

1.1km

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Serotonin at lighthouse

9.6 - Exceptional 270m

Restaurant Flavours Gourmet Pizza & Gelato Bar

280m

Cafe Inside Out at Lighthouse

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Cafe Bittersweet

9.4 - Excellent 290m

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

8.2 - Very good 310m

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 320m

Bar Tacking Point Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Domino's Pizza Lighthouse Beach

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

10 - Exceptional 760m

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

1.1km

Supermarket FreePostage

1.8km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket FOODWORKS

5.1km

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

5.2km

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

5.3km

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie

9.4 - Excellent 5.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Macquarie

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel Ride

110m

Tourist Attraction Tacking Point Lighthouse

180m

Tourist Attraction Perch Hole picnic area

830m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

1.5km

Landmark Harry's Lookout

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Flagstaff Lookout

5.1km

Tourist Attraction North Haven Beach

5.2km

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About

Port Macquire Lighthouse Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 7th place out of 16 beaches in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

Taskers • 3.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Blair Reserve

570m

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

1.4km

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

1.9km

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

3.2km

Playground Town Beach Playground

5.5km

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

5.6km

Playground Wall Reserve Playground

5.6km

Playground Pilot Beach Reserve Playground

5.7km

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

6km

Park Rainbow Beach

50m

Park Rainbow Beach Reserve

170m

Park Little Bay

200m

Park Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve

260m

Hiking Area Lookout

440m

Park Chiller's Bay

500m

Park Ashdown Reserve

840m

Park Miners Beach

1km

Park Rushcutter Reserve

1.1km

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Serotonin at lighthouse

9.6 - Exceptional 270m

Restaurant Flavours Gourmet Pizza & Gelato Bar

280m

Cafe Inside Out at Lighthouse

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Cafe Bittersweet

9.4 - Excellent 290m

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

8.2 - Very good 310m

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 320m

Bar Tacking Point Tavern

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Domino's Pizza Lighthouse Beach

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

10 - Exceptional 760m

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

1.1km

Supermarket FreePostage

1.8km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket FOODWORKS

5.1km

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

5.2km

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

5.3km

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie

9.4 - Excellent 5.7km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Macquarie

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel Ride

110m

Tourist Attraction Tacking Point Lighthouse

180m

Tourist Attraction Perch Hole picnic area

830m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

1.5km

Landmark Harry's Lookout

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Flagstaff Lookout

5.1km

Tourist Attraction North Haven Beach

5.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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7.8 Very good

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Lake Cathie Beach

7.2 Good

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North Shore Beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Taskers • 3.7km

Transport

Airport

PQQ • 7.9km

Bus Station

Clarence St after Hay St • 5.9km

Train Station

Wauchope Station • 18.5km

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