Why Port?
Big river, bigger story. Every fact sourced.
- Koalas get their own hospital
Port Macquarie's Koala Hospital was the first dedicated koala hospital in Australia.Source: Koala Conservation Australia
- Birpai Country
The Birpai people are recognised as the Traditional Custodians of the Port Macquarie area.Source: Wikipedia
- A lighthouse from 1879
Tacking Point Lighthouse was built in 1879 to a design by Colonial Architect James Barnet.Source: Wikipedia
- Started as a penal settlement
Port Macquarie was founded as a penal settlement in 1821, named by explorer John Oxley after Governor Lachlan Macquarie.Source: Wikipedia
- Wauchope timber in the Opera House
Timber from the Yarras Plywood Sawmill near Wauchope was used in building the Sydney Opera House.Source: Wikipedia
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