Hastings Region Holidays
Not only is the Port Macquarie region great for it’s beaches, it’s also an amazing place to explore. When you head out to Discover Wauchope, you’ll find an abundance of boutique shopping opportunities, camping and bush walking trails and all the facilities and services you need to make your stay in the region a great one.
Planning Your Wedding Travel? Get Organised Early with Photo Invites!
We get so many visitors to Beach Blue Resort who have just had their wedding or are celebrating an engagement and looking for honeymoon destinations. Those customers often give us tips and hints about great businesses they have or are using on their journey to wedding planning bliss.
One such wonderful business was surprisingly quite local to us. Boutique Printables offers an entire range of Personalised Stationery, Art, Party Printables, Photo Invites and Cards for all occassions.
The great thing about this boutique business is that it takes simple yet gorgeous ideas and products related to all sorts of occassions or decorating all rooms of your home, and each item is specifically personalised to suit your own details and style.
Products range from just $2 right up to large custom canvases and there’s sure to be something that enhances your personal space.
For those people planning weddings and looking for personalised wedding invitations, Boutique Printables has just what you are looking for.
Port Macquarie Accommodation Sold Out For Popular Events – Book Early!
Being just a few hours drive away from the Capital Cities of Sydney and Brisbane, makes the Hastings Region a popular and affordable area for major events. So it is sometimes the case when people are searching for Port Macquarie Accommodation for major events in the area that they are disappointed when their holiday resort of choice is booked out.
There are several reasons that the top resorts in the area book out well ahead of time, and some easy ways to avoid disappointment.
Why Hotels Book Out Early for Big Events in Port Macquarie.
Generally the best equipped hotels that offer the best value for money are the first to be taken
Other preferences are high quality accommodation with great facilities.
Convenient locations close to town and shopping facilities are also characteristics of the most booked out motels.
How to Avoid Disappointment When Booking A Port Macquarie Holiday.
Book early – Many regular event attendees book a year or more in advance to secure the accommodation of choice.
Be Flexible – Have a few hotels in mind that may suit, and as soon as you are sure of dates book as early as possible.
Search a Range of Sites – It’s often the case that resorts have rooms available across a range of websites, so try last minute sites and wotif etc as well as calling direct because you may just find that while they appear to be booked out on one site, they have availability on another.
Port Macquarie Holidays – Top 5 Tourist Activities in the Hastings Region
Port Macquarie Holidays offer tourists the very best that New South Wales has to offer. Aside from being conveniently located north of Sydney, the entire Hastings region boasts some of the most stunning coastline and beaches along the north coast.
The coastal resort city, situated near the mouth of the beautiful Hastings River, is the ideal location for a weekend getaway, or a much longer holiday.
What to Do On Port Macquarie Holidays
Port Macquarie holidays offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities. Whether you’re looking for family outings or something to appeal to the most adventurous holiday-maker, or everything in between, you’ll find it on the Hastings Coast.
The Top 5 Tourist Activities in the Hasting Region
- Get Back to Nature
The Hastings region boasts some of the most stunning natural rainforest walking trails that offer spectacular views and an opportunity to explore the wilderness. The Sea Acres Nature Reserve and Rainforest boasts the largest rainforest in NSW.
Keep your eyes open, as the Port Macquarie area is home to plenty of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wallabies, all kinds of reptiles and hundreds of species of birds to watch for. If you don’t want to hunt for wildlife out in the wild, head out to the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park.
- Get Out On the Water
With more than 16kms of stunning golden beaches surrounded by beautiful green hinterland along the Hastings River, there’s nothing better than getting out on the water. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the river, or get the adrenalin pumping in a jet boat thrill ride, or brave the waves on a jet-ski, or perhaps even a little water skiing is more your pace. There’s plenty to enjoy out on the waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Port Macquarie holidays are ideal for whale and dolphin lovers, with plenty of sightings happening off the coast. The pristine beaches are also ideal for a relaxed family picnic, or just enjoying the sun.
- Create Your Own Adventure
One of the reasons Port Macquarie is such a popular tourist holiday location is that it’s possible to create your own adventure to suit your own preferences. The big attraction in the Hastings region is definitely the Great Outdoors, and there’s certainly plenty to do. Enjoy a leisurely game of golf or a friendly game of tennis before horse riding along the beach or along the nature trails.
If you’re after something a little more exciting, head out for some sky-diving, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, water skiing, jet-skiing, canoeing, or just hire a 4-wheel drive and explore the area to see what you can find.
- Explore Local Wineries
The Hastings region around Port Macquarie is quickly becoming widely recognised as a premier destination for fine food and premium wine. The many wineries and boutique breweries in the local area offer enthusiasts the opportunity to really get out and taste the delights created from local produce.
- Head Into Town
The Port Macquarie Township offers plenty to keep adults and kids alike entertained, amused or interested. Browse through some of the local boutique shops or arts and crafts centres in the area to fulfil your shopping needs.
You’ll find plenty of galleries to explore, or learn more about the heritage of the region with a visit to one of the museums. Of course, there are plenty of excellent cafes, bistros, and restaurants to enjoy that really showcase the best of Port Macquarie’s locally grown produce. Add to that the availability of wonderful Port Macquarie Accommodation options and it’s a place that can’t be beat.
With so much to see and do, it should be immediately apparent why Port Macquarie Holidays should be your first choice to spend your next holiday away.
Port Macquarie Holidays | Where to Book Your Stay
Just as with planning any other holiday, when booking your Port Macquarie Accommodation it can be difficult to know how and where to book to get the best deals and pricing.
With Beach Blue Resort, you will find us on many booking websites such as wotif, lastminute, as well as our own Accommodation Booking page on http://www.beachblueresort.com.au
There’s much to consider when using an external booking site instead of calling a resort direct, such as:
Are you getting the best pricing for your holiday?
Are there any excess booking fees to book with an external agency?
Is there an extra cancellation policy that does not apply when booking direct?
Will you get great customer service? As customer service is generally handled by the booking agency.
Do you need to pay in full up front or are you able to just pay a deposit and then pay the balance when you arrive?
The best way to deal with a Port Macquarie Holiday booking is to do some research and book as early as you can ahead of time. This generally helps you to ensure you’re getting the best price, via a reputable booking site or the Accommodation Provider themselves.
If you do find yourself having to book last minute accommodation for your holiday, stick to one of the reputable booking sites. Unfortunately there are some sites that may not be absolutely above board, or you may arrive to find your room has been double booked, not a great result for the customer or the resort.
We recommend booking through our own online booking page, or the chosen few booking agencies we are established with as mentioned previously. Beach Blue Resort does not allow our rooms to be booked by anyone but the most trustworthy sites, and all bookings are ultimately approved and finalised by our own staff.
Port Macquarie Accommodation is Ocean View best?
For many people, planning a holiday is a task full of decisions. At Beach Blue Resort, we have people continuously ask is an Ocean View Apartment the best option when choosing Port Macquarie Accommodation? The simple answer is all our room options are best!
We offer the only 4.5 Star 2 bedroom apartments directly opposite Flynn’s Beach, so no matter which accomodation option you choose, you can be sure Beach Blue is what you’re looking for.
Our Ocean view Apartments cater for those who like to see the Ocean as they relax on their balcony enjoying the lovely coastal beach weather. Sitting out for breakfast, or a relaxing wine or coffee, the 2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment is a piece of luxury that you can affort.
If you’re not too fussed and are happy to listen to the rolling waves crashing, then the balcony apartment may be just the option for you. With the same 4.5 star features as the Ocean View, the Balcony Apartment includes your own private balcony to enjoy the sea breeze that rolls on in.
For those requiring a bit more space, our 2 Bedroom Courtyard Apartment offers an outdoor courtyard with deck chairs to lay back and relax. As with all our other Accommodation options, a spa bath is included in your room, adding to the luxury.
So, while an Ocean View is fabulous, we have an apartment option to suit every holiday maker looking for Port Macquarie Accomodation for their holiday.
New Beach Blue Resort Website
We are very proud to announce, the new Beach Blue Resort Website.
Take a look around, it is still a work in progress, but we hope you’ll enjoy us on the journey and get to know all the wonderful features of our resort.
We offer some of the most wonderful 4.5 star Port Macquarie Accommodation on offer.
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Holiday Beauty Services
There’s nothing like being on holiday! There’s no time like a holiday to treat yourself to pampering and all the little luxuries you don’t always have to time to enjoy.
So if you need a bit of pampering while you’re on your staying in the port Macquarie or Wauchope area, then there are plenty of great salons and boutiques that can help you feel rejuvenated during your stay.
If you’re taking a day trip inland to the mountain paradise of the Wauchope region, try booking ahead for a new style or a relaxing treatment at the wonderful Wauchope Hairdresser: Milans Hairdressing Wauchope. With reclining massage chairs at the basin, and a lovely new modern salon it’s a great treat.
Locally around Port Macquarie you can visit a large number of hairdressing salons, or day spas all who offer a unique range of services.
Port Macquarie Holidays 2011
Wow, it’s February already, we’ve been enjoying some great, great warm weather so far in 2011. Despite the chaotic weather across Australia, Port Macquarie has had lovely sunshine and perfect temperatures for most of 2011. That’s why there’s no better place to enjoy the rest of summer, on your Port Macquarie Holiday
If you’re travelling to Port from the cities, then you’ll really enjoy the gorgeous coastal areas, beaches, picnic spots and whale watching. If you’re traveling from inland then you have the same treasures awaiting you.
Not a beach person? Head off to the hinterlands. A short drive from the coast, through the gorgeous town of Wauchope and you’ll be relaxing in the lush surrounds of the ranges with abundant wildlife and rainforest areas. Almost sounds too good to be true doesn’t it!
On the weekends, you’ll catch markets galore around town from Laurieton to Wauchope and right in the centre of Port Macquarie, with lovely handmade items and unique gifts and souvenirs.
Port Macquarie Apartments – 5 Reasons they are the best holiday accommodation
Perhaps the best value for money Port Macquarie Accommodation is the
wide variety of serviced, self-contained apartments, so let’s look at some
of the reasons why.
1. A range of Port Macquarie apartments are available to suit every
holiday style and budget. They range from ultra-luxurious to basic
rooms and amenities.
2. Apartments offer the perfect retreat for every type of visitor, from
honeymooners looking for a place to hide away to family groups
looking for plenty of space.
3. Port Macquarie apartments tend to be more spacious than the
average hotel room so you feel more at home.
4. All facilities, including everything from a small kitchenette to a
family size kitchen with all mod cons, are included. So you can cut
down on the cost of having to eat out for every meal. (The total
cost of holiday meals is often as expensive as the price of the hotel
room!)
5. Serviced apartments are regularly cleaned, with fresh linen and
towels provided daily, so you can relax and have a real holiday
without having to worry about making beds and washing towels.