Places to See

Dine

Each unit has a full kitchen to prepare meals however you may like to venture out or get some take away. There are a number of great dining locations nearby :

Bonny Hills Beach Hotel is a 10 minute walk from the retreat along Ocean Road. The pub is open for lunch and evening meals 7 days per week.

Bonny Hills Garden Centre is a 5 minute walk and is open for breakfast and lunch.

Beaches at Bonny Hills is located at the Surf Club on Rainbow Beach and just a few minutes drive from the Retreat.

Click here Google Search for other local dining options.

The closest supermarket is Woolworth's located at Lake Cathie, a 5 minute drive on Ocean Drive north toward Port Macquarie..

Explore

There are a number of great beaches close by. Rainbow Beach is our local patrolled location, Bartletts Beach & Grants Beach are pristine and quiet.

Bonny Hills Garden Centre is a 5 minute walk from Retreat and also has wonderful meals

North Brother Mountain is a 15 minute drive down the coast and offers spectacular views of the Camden Haven and great picnic spot

Laurieton Markets located on the river walk and operate one Sunday a month

Lake Cathie's large saltwater lake is the second-largest estuarine salt marsh area in New South Wales. When it's opened to the sea (which happens periodically), the warm shallow waters are ideal for swimming

Port Macquarie is the metro hub for the mid North Coast and has a abundance of attractions. follow the link for suggestions

At 200 metres, Ellenborough Falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in New South Wales and amongst the tallest in the southern hemisphere.

Experience

Koala Hospital is run by Koala Conservation Australia Limited, which is a NFP organisation that includes approximately 200 volunteers dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating koalas and conserving and restoring their natural habitats.

Close to Port Macquarie, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is the gateway to your rainforest experience.

Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie, where you can get up-close and personal to Australian and exotic animals

The concept of Timbertown began after a report was commissioned in 1970. The planners had envisaged the re-creation of an 1880-1910 working timber settlement.

Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park is a just a 5 minute drive from the retreat and has kilometres of outstanding trails

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

This section provides important contact and evacuation information.

Essential Services

· Emergency 000 – call 000 for police, fire or ambulance for life-threatening emergencies.

· Emergency text – call 106 if you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment.

· NSW Rural Fire Service – call 1800 679 737 for information on fire bans and bushfires.

· NSW State Emergency Service – call 132 500 for support and advice in an emergency.

· RSPCA – call (02) 9770 7555 to find a shelter, branch, care centre or vet.

· WIRES – call 1300 094 747 for emergency advice for injured wildlife

How do I know what is a potential hazard?

The NSW State Emergency Service, the NSW Rural Fire Service and your local Council will have useful information that can assist you to identify potential hazards. You can also source the following websites:

· Bushfires - NSW Rural Fire Service www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

· Floods - NSW SES www.floodsafe.com.au

· Storms - NSW SES www.stormsafe.com.au

· Urban fires - Fire & Rescue NSW www.fire.nsw.gov.au

· Heatwaves, earthquakes and other disasters - Australian Emergency Management Institute www.em.gov.au

· Other emergencies such as tsunami - NSW SES www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Evacuation Plan

In the case of emergency evacuation is required, exit the building via the 3 available exits, one in each bedroom and main entrance, and proceed to the bus stop on Ocean Drive via access road.

Await assistance or contact relative emergency contacts.

Local Police

2 Hay Street
PORT MACQUARIE 2444
Phone: 02 6583 0199
Fax: 02 6583 0159