Dive into Australia and Asia Pacific's most popular dive site and comprehensive underwater directory.

Port Macquarie

The Hastings region stretches from Laurieton in the south to Port Macquarie in the north. The area covers 3,632.5 kilometres and includes 13 golden beaches, National Parks, beautiful hinterland and several river systems boasting magnificent vistas.

Wauchope is one of the areas most historical and picturesque townships in the Port Macquarie Hinterland. The Hinterland is surrounded by valleys, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, eucalypt forests and rainforests, a world heritage listed national park, picturesque scenery and an abundance of wildlife.

A wealth of Port Macquarie visitor information is available on the popular port-macquarie.net web site.

In the Directory

• Accommodation [1]

Photos

Port Macquarie - Photo courtesy of ATDW

Climate

This area is well known for its National Parks, beautiful hinterland and several river systems boasting magnificent vistas.

Underwater Recommendations

This area boasts interesting underwater landscapes consisting of bommies, plateaus and peaks, coloured by beautiful sponge gardens. The marine life life includes jewfish, tailor, yellowtail kingfish, teraglin, bonito, squid and crustaceans.