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will find the mystical and magical including ghosts, castles, dragons and witches, there
are also some fun rides such as mini cars and trains. Parklands Close.
Historical Museum
Inside this museum are 14 rooms full of historical artifacts about Port Macquarie's
convict roots. All this is located in a convict built house that dates back to 1835.
Maritime Museum
This museum has stories on the shipwrecks of the area and the history of one of
Australia's earliest ports. William Street.
Macquarie Nature Reserve
This lovely reserve has picnic areas, a visitor's centre and usually lots of koalas dozing
high in the trees. Also located here is the Koala hospital which helps sick and injured
koalas get back into the wildlife. Lord Street
Old World Timber Art
This is a great opportunity to see fine woodcraftsmen creating woodenware and
souvenirs. There is a showroom and shop here to make woodcraft purchases. Hastings
Drive.
Peppermint Park
This park provides lots of water fun and games. There are watersides, pools, mini golf.
dodgem cars and roller skating, there is also some wildlife here as well in the form of
birds and monkeys. Corner Pacific Drive and Ocean Street.
Port Macquarie Observatory
With the aid of high powered telescopes visitors here can observe the Solar Systems.
Rotary Park
Sea Acres Nature Reserve
This rainforest reserve has a boardwalk of 1.3 km that finishes at the Rainforest Centre
that gives information on all the flora inside the reserve as well as housing a cafe and
shop. The reserve covers 72 hectares and is considered one of the best places to spot a
Koala in their natural habitat. If you are not sure about roaming around on your own,
there are guided tours and the experts know the best koala haunts.
Thrumster Village Pottery
Located 9km west of the township is this pottery and craft centre. Here you can watch the
the art work being created or purchase a range of art and craft pieces including pottery,
leatherwork, glassware and much more. Oxley Highway.
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