4 most budget-friendly Port Mac stays

June 1, 2015 - 3 min read

Just because you don’t have a load of money in the bank, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy a holiday! Book some Port Macquarie accommodation at any of these four places before they fill up. Backpacker accommodation Port Macquarie Backpackers If you’re young and searching for a good time to go with your […]

Just because you don’t have a load of money in the bank, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy a holiday! Book some Port Macquarie accommodation at any of these four places before they fill up.

Backpacker accommodation

Port Macquarie Backpackers

Fun times by the pool, Port Macquarie Backpackers - Port Macquarie
Fun times by the pool, Port Macquarie Backpackers – Port Macquarie

If you’re young and searching for a good time to go with your affordable accommodation, look no further than Port Macquarie Backpackers. Port Macquarie Backpackers will give you everything you need for your stay without hurting your hip pocket. Located at the end of Hastings River Drive, all you’ll need to pay for is the room and the rest comes free! With wi-fi, bus services, swimming pool, kayaks, snorkelling gear and fishing rods all at no cost, there’s no better value for money than a few nights at Port Macquarie Backpackers.
Where: 2 Hastings River Drive Port Macquarie NSW
Beachside Backpackers
Plenty of communal facilities, Beachside Backpackers - port Macquarie
Plenty of communal facilities, Beachside Backpackers – Port Macquarie

Do like to stay close to the action? With a two-minute walk to Port Macquarie CBD and a five-minute walk to the beach, location alone is a good enough reason to stay at Beachside Backpackers. For the most value choose to stay in the six-person dorm room, or if you enjoy a bit of privacy there are also private room options available. There are in-house activities on every night, or if you want to get out and about don’t hesitate to speak to one of the friendly staff about the many nearby activities.
Where: 40 Church Street Port Macquarie NSW


Holiday Park accommodation

Edgewater Holiday Park

Hastings River views, Edgewater Holiday Park - Port Macquarie
Hastings River views, Edgewater Holiday Park – Port Macquarie

If you’re the type of person to prefer some relaxation on your holiday, book in at Edgewater Holiday Park. What sets Edgewater Holiday Park apart from the rest is its waterfront location. Sitting adjacent to the pristine Hastings River, you’re only a few steps from the water’s edge wherever you may be staying. Over eight acres in size and home to a range of accommodation options, you will find what you are looking for at this holiday park. Whether you’d prefer to fish by the wharf overlooking a sunrise or just spend the day in the 25-metre swimming pool, you’re missing out if you don’t book a cabin, unit or powered site at this Port Macquarie gem.
Where: 221 Hastings River Drive Port Macquarie NSW
Marina Holiday Park
Have a swim in the pool, Marina Holiday Park - Port Macquarie
Have a swim in the pool, Marina Holiday Park – Port Macquarie

If you’re on a tight budget but don’t want to cut corners when it comes to quality, then be sure to book a cabin at Marina Holiday Park. Featuring twelve pet-friendly cabins, you can have your own air-conditioned ensuite with a television, microwave and loads of other features. Be sure to get in early if you want to get your hands on a riverside cabin with million-dollar views of Hastings River, for a bargain price. If you’re travelling with family, there’s also a swimming pool and a range of nearby activities to keep them busy. Can’t afford a cabin? There’s powered and unpowered sites available if you own a caravan, or feel like camping out to save some coin.
Where: 52 Settlement Point Road Port Macquarie NSW


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