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Perisher Blue
Perisher Blue is a major ski resort in New South Wales. What was once four separate ski
areas , became a huge ski resort in 1995 and was named Perisher Blue. There are seven
mountains here with over 50 ski lifts accessing them. Perisher Valley is the main ski arrea
here, with Front Valley, Smiggen Holes and Guthega most suitable for beginners. Mt
Perisher and Blue Cow are good for all ability skiers and Kamikaze Australia's steepest
ski run.
Skitube
This underground rail service offers a great way to access the slopes. It travels from
Bullocks Flat, along the Alpine Way and ending up in Perisher Valley and Blue Cow.
Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a beautiful coastal city located midway between Sydney and the
Queensland border. Named after the first Governor of New South Wales and was once
used as a penal colony for the early convicts. Now it is a popular mecca for sun and surf
lovers, as it boasts one of the best all year round climates in Australia. Port Maquarie sits
on the mouth of the Hastings River which makes the city popular for all water activities
including fishing, boating, swimming and snorkeling. The world's largest urban
population of koalas can also be found in Port Maquarie.
Beaches
Port Macquarie's beaches are a highlight of this section of coastline. North Beach
stretches 15km to Point Plomer; Town Beach is the local swimming hole and is patrolled
in Summer and considered to be a safe swimming beach; Oxley Beach and Rocky Beach
to the South are known for good surfing conditions; further on are Flynn's Point and
Nobby Head which are good for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.
Billabong Koala Breeding Centre
Instead of just looking at these favorite furry natives, this centre gives you the
opportunity to hold and feel the koalas as well. There are other native animals here
including wallabies wombats and lots of colourful birds. Located 12km from the
township, you will also find a cafe, picnic and BBQ areas, which make this a good day
out for the family. Billabong Drive.
Cassegrain's Hastings Valley Winery
Here you can indulge in some wine tasting's, inspections of the winery and purchase wine
at the cellar door. There is also a picnic area and playground here. Pacific Highway.
Fantasy Glades
This little snippet of fantasy world is set in 2.5 hectares of rainforest gardens. Here you
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