Mid-North Coast Surf & Beach Walk
Learn to surf on the consistent waves of Port Macquarie's beaches, then walk the coastal path between breaks for a full day of mid-north coast beach life in one of Australia's most reliably sunny towns.
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Flynns Beach Surf School
Flynns Beach is the best teaching beach in Port Macquarie — consistent one-metre waves with a sandy bottom provide ideal conditions for beginner surf lessons run by local schools year-round.
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Oxley Beach
Oxley Beach is a quieter stretch between Town and Flynns — fewer visitors and more consistent waves make it a favourite of local surfers who prefer to avoid the crowds at the more popular breaks.
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North Shore Beach
The North Shore of the Hastings River mouth is accessible by ferry and is Port Macquarie's most remote beach — a long, wild stretch of sand with no development, backed by coastal scrub.
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Lighthouse Beach Surf Break
Lighthouse Beach's long left-hander is the best advanced wave in Port Macquarie — the break runs along the beach for 200 metres when the swell is from the northeast, and the lighthouse backdrop is stunning.
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Rocky Beach Tide Pools
Rocky Beach between the larger beaches reveals an extensive tide pool system at low tide — anemones, starfish, crabs, and small reef fish fill the pools, and blue-ringed octopus are occasionally spotted.
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Surfside Beach Sunset
Surfside Beach faces northeast and catches the last direct sunlight of the afternoon — watching surfers in the evening light from the headland track above is Port Macquarie's classic end-of-day experience.