23km
226m
31% Unpaved
Non-technical
Plentiful
30mm +
Abeautiful lap of Port Macquarie that takes you off most of the main roads and gives you a good sense of town.
The main highlights are the Googik Heritage Trail which is a lovely gravel track through woodlands out the back of Port Macquarie, The Coastal Walk which takes you along the foreshore and Tacking Point Lighthouse which has expansive views out to the Pacific Ocean.
Keep in mind that there are some main roads on this route and you should aim to leave early. There are also some steep climbs and getting up to the lighthouse is by no-means flat.
Terms of use: Cycle this route at your own risk. Check local weather, conditions and closures before departure. Adhere to land use rules, carry provisions, safety gear and respect the trail. This information is intended to be used as a planning resource; accuracy is not guaranteed. BIKEROUTES.com.au are not liable for any incidents during or following this route.
Getting there:
Newcastle to Port Macquarie: 2hrs 20 mins
Bonza airlines used to fly into Port Macquarie from Melbourne, however have recently folded. Newcastle (Williamstown Airport) is your next best option from Melbourne and then you can hire a car or catch train and coach into Port Macquarie.
Alternatively, from Sydney and Brisbane, there are direct flights to Port Macquarie.