Macquarie Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Macquarie Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
From Port Macquarie CBD:
- Head east along Gordon Street to the roundabout intersection with Lord Street
- Turn right into Lord Street and head south
- Follow the brown and white tourism signs for Historic Roto House and the Koala Hospital, turning left into Roto Place.
- Turn right into Roto House historic site
From Wauchope:
- Head east along Oxley Highway to Port Macquarie and continue along Gordon Street to the roundabout intersection with Lord Street
- Turn right into Lord Street and head south
- Follow the brown and white tourism signs for Historic Roto House and the Koala Hospital, turning left into Roto Place.
- Turn right into the Roto House historic site
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
there are lots of great things waiting for you in Macquarie Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn is a very attractive time in the park as the days grow crisper and the light becomes softer.
Spring
Visit the park in spring to see the busy birds and the magnolia in bloom.
Winter
Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of Roto House on a cold day.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
298.2mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Macquarie Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Port Macquarie office
02 6588 5555 for general enquiries only, no bookings.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Email: npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Port Macquarie office
Nearby towns
Port Macquarie (2 km)
Vibrant Port Macquarie is surrounded by beautiful waterways - the Hastings River, canals, creeks, bays and the Pacific Ocean. The city also has a five-star collection of golden-sand beaches stretching from Port Macquarie Beach to Town Beach and north along the 16-km swathe of North Beach.
Wauchope (20 km)
Wauchope is great base for exploring nearby national parks that are part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Follow the Hastings Forest Way to Werrikimbe National Park, a rugged wilderness of outstanding beauty spread with short and long walks. Willi Willi National Park is a rainforest mountain park with three beautiful walking tracks that follow the river and lead to a sparkling waterfall.
Kempsey (51 km)
Kempsey is a historic river town close to national parks and majestic beaches. Kempsey is a convenient place for an overnight stop for anyone driving between Sydney and the North Coast.