

Lighthouse Beach offers excellent swimming and surfing conditions, and has been noted as one of the best surf beaches on the east coast. During the week, or early in the morning you may be lucky enough to be the only person on the beach.
The Lake beach
Swimming for younger children and those wanting quieter waters
A Surf Life Saving Club patrols a section of the beach near the lake entrance at Lake Cathie during the summer school holidays.
Surfing
Surf Smart programs are run by the council at the local beaches. Details are usually published in the local paper.
Port Macquarie Surf School – learn to surf Ph: 65855453
Surf Clubs Contact Details
Surf Life Saving Clubs (02) 6583 1555
Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club ph: (02) 6582 0064
There are numerous beaches to choose from in this area - all magnificent.
Water activities
Port water rats
Phone 02 6583 8811 or 0427 484438 Port Marina, Park Street, Port Macquarie
Private charters
Scuba dive
Thrill Seekers - Speed boat
Diving
The "Water Rat"
Experience an adrenalin rush like you've never felt before, capable of 110 klm/hour, getting 6' of air off the crest of a wave, putting you into turns that create a G Force like you've never felt before!
Port water sports
Water skiing, parasailing, banana rides, wake boards, barefoot lessons, ski boat hire. 0412 234 509
Stonypark water-ski school
Water ski / wakeboard, slalom course and jump. Ph 6585 0080
Ricks dive school
Phone 6584 7759. PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Surf School
Port Macquarie surf school Ph.6585 5453
Tours
River cruises...
Cruise Adventures. Phone 1300 555 890
Boom net rides, fully licensed bar, gift shop. Jazz on the River cruise with the Cruise Creatures and regular special guests.
Dolphin spotting cruises
Cruise Adventures. Phone 1300 555 890
Pelican River Cruise.
Cruises on the Hastings River around Pelican Island & into the Limeburners Creek Nature Reserve. Phone 02 6583 7558. Mobile 0418 652 171.
Port Venture River Cruise
Cruises along the Hastings River in Port Macquarie. Ph 6584 5425.
The Chinese Junk Boat.
Phone 0409 744 270
Queens Lake Cruiser
Offers cruises along the waterways of the Camden Haven River & Queens Lake.
Phone 02 6584 8035.
Boat hire
Settlement Point Boatshed
Adjacent to Settlement Point Ferry. Phone 02 6583 6300.
Hastings River Boat Hire
Port Marina, Park St. Phone 02 6583 8811.