- Name: Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Port Macquarie–Hastings Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: Corner of Clarence Street & Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- Phone: (02) 6581 8000
- Email: info@pmhc.nsw.gov.au (general council tourism contact)
- Opening Hours: Typically 9:00am – 5:00pm, 7 days (seasonal variations possible)
- Local Context: The primary tourism hub for the Hastings region, located in the heart of the CBD near the waterfront, breakwall, and Town Green.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage (Port Macquarie–Hastings LGA)
- Port Macquarie (CBD & coastal suburbs)
- Lake Cathie
- Bonny Hills
- North Haven
- Laurieton
- Dunbogan
- Kendall
- Kew
- Wauchope
- Beechwood
- Telegraph Point
- Sancrox / Thrumster
- King Creek
- Camden Haven region (all villages and coastal settlements)
Secondary Coverage (Broader Mid North Coast)
- South West Rocks
- Crescent Head
- Kempsey / Macleay Valley Coast
- Taree / Manning Valley
- Nambucca region
(These are not its core responsibility but are commonly requested by travellers.)
Services Provided
- Regional maps, guides, brochures, and touring information
- Accommodation assistance and referrals
- Local attraction information (Koala Hospital, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Billabong Zoo, beaches, walks)
- Event information for the Hastings and Camden Haven regions
- National Parks and coastal walk information (Port Macquarie Coastal Walk, Laurieton tracks, Dooragan National Park)
- Souvenirs and locally made products
- Advice on road conditions, weather, and seasonal hazards
- Cruise, tour, and activity information (whale watching, river cruises, surf schools, bike hire)
- Information for caravanners and campers, including holiday parks and dump points
Summary
The Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited tourism hub for the entire Port Macquarie–Hastings region, covering Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Wauchope, and surrounding hinterland communities. It provides comprehensive visitor support, maps, accommodation guidance, and regional touring information. It is the central point for travellers exploring the Mid North Coast and the Camden Haven.