NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies Inc
Annual Conference 2015
Port Macquarie
Journey of Discovery
​LOCAL INTEREST
St Thomas Church
Hay Street, Port Macquarie
The fifth oldest Anglican Church still in use in Australia. It was convict built and still retains original family pew boxes, built with high sides and raised to protect "free" families from the gaze of convict worshippers.
Port Macquarie Historical Museum
Clarence St, Port Macquarie
The museum, its collection and themed displays tell the stories of Port Macquarie's rich and unique history and heritage. From the first settlers the Birpai people, British settlement in 1821 through to Port Macquarie's contemporary history as a tourist resort and sea-change town.
Cowarra Dam - Decorative Poles
King Creek, Wauchope
The sculptural poles comprise 20 carved and decorated poles, which stand like sentinels overlooking the dam. They were created using recycled timber cleared from the dam site during construction.
Maritime Museum
6 William Street, Port Macquarie
Timbertown
Wauchope
Bullock team
Koala Trail
Bago, Comboyne, Laurieton, Bonny Hills, Thrumster, Blackmans Point , Wauchope & Port Macquarie.
Koala Hospital
Port Macquarie
Allman Hill
Clarence St, Port Macquarie
The site of Port Macquarie's first cemetery.
It was closed in 1824 and the present Historical Cemetery was opened.
The only headstones on Allman Hill
Hastings River
with town centre in the background
Historic Court House
Hay Street, Port Macquarie
