Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage

Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage offers walking tours by multi-award-winning Heritage Consultant Mitch McKay - a resident of Port Macquarie for more than 40 years. The 'Uncovering Our Past Tour' and 'Grave Tales Tour' provide an insight into Port Macquarie's fascinating past when it was established, back in 1821, as a purpose-built settlement for the earliest 'tourists' - the convicts. There is no better way to appreciate the town's history than on foot. Listen to the stories, visit historical sites and see how the local history is being interpreted. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence six years running....

Product Types

• Walking and Biking Tours
• Nature and wildlife
• Sightseeing Tours
• Half Day or Less

Tours

• Uncovering The Past - Port Macquarie's History and Archaeology

  

  This tour provides a general introduction to Port Macquarie and there is no better way to appreciate the town's history than on foot. Listen to the stories, visit some of the historical sites and see how history is being interpreted. Bookings are essential. The tour is a leisurely walk. Bring a hat, sunscreen, camera and a water bottle. Wear walking shoes or joggers.

  Facilities found here

  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet

• Grave Tales - Port Macquarie

  

  This informative tour takes you through Port Macquarie's historic cemetery where nearly 1,500 soldiers, convicts and settlers are buried. Learn about the history of the cemetery, the intriguing stories of some of its occupants and their relatives and hear about the ongoing repair and conservation of the monuments. Bookings are essential. Tour is at a leisurely walk. Bring a hat, sunscreen, camera and a water bottle. Wear walking shoes or joggers