Port Macquarie Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

The airport is just 5 km from the centre of Port Macquarie, but there's no direct public bus between the terminals and the city: Busways routes 340 and 341 pass through the centre, not the airport, so a taxi (about 20-24 AUD, 10 minutes) remains the simplest option for those without a rental car. The centre is almost always worth it, with the Hastings riverfront and Town Green just minutes on foot from the main hotels; those looking for the beach rather than the centre can move a few minutes by car to Flynns Beach.

Centre and the Hastings River

City centre · 5 km from the airport, about 10 minutes and 20-24 AUD by taxi; there are no direct buses from the terminals, so without your own car the only practical option is the taxi.

Best for: Those who want the riverfront, Town Green and the centre's restaurants within walking distance, with a 10-minute taxi from the airport.

Pros

The Hastings riverfront, Town Green and the marina within walking distance of the centre's hotels
Restaurants and cafés on Horton Street concentrated in a few streets, convenient for the evening without needing a car

Cons

No direct bus from the airport: the taxi is almost obligatory for those arriving without a car
Off season (Australian winter) several venues in the centre reduce their evening hours

Recommended hotels in this area

Mercure Centro Port Macquarie: The most central of the three, a few minutes' walk from the riverfront and Town Green; outdoor pool and parking included.
ibis Styles Port Macquarie: The cheaper option of the two chains present in the centre, with high scores for location and cleanliness despite the modest price.

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Flynns Beach

Neighbourhood · About 2.5 km from the centre of Port Macquarie, 5 minutes by car; from the airport you can only arrive by taxi or your own car, since there's no direct connection to the terminals.

Best for: Those who want the beach right outside and accept moving by car or taxi for the centre and the restaurants of Horton Street.

Pros

Flynns Beach and the coastal walk to Tacking Point within walking distance
A quieter area than the centre, useful for those seeking the sea without the evening traffic of Horton Street

Cons

For dinner outside the hotel or to reach the centre, a car or a taxi is needed
Less choice of restaurants than the centre, especially off season

Recommended hotels in this area

Club Wyndham Flynns Beach: Apartments with a kitchen just steps from Flynns Beach, about 2.5 km from the centre; pool and parking included, designed for families.

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