It is probably fair to say that an animal species that is synonymous with Australia is the koala. If you want to learn more about these cute animals, make the trip to the Koala Hospital where they rehabilitate injured koalas and offer public tours to visitors. The Sea Acres Rainforest Centre offers a number of very well-established trails, including some immaculately crafted suspension bridges in a rainforest setting, plus there is a fantastic café nestled in the trees. One of the best-known landmarks in this part of the world is the Tacking Point Lighthouse that sits on a point in the ocean just southeast of the town. If your plans include finding a nice beach to relax at or maybe even do some surfing, then an ideal location in Port Macquarie is Town Beach. The Port Macquarie Museum offers an extensive history of this region, plus there are plenty of volunteers that work here who will give you a more in-depth explanation of the works you will find inside the walls of the Museum.