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Opposite picturesque Town Beach and boasting stunning ocean and hinterland views, The Observatory Port Macquarie fulfils the needs of travellers on overnight or weekly stays, business trips or extended holidays. Join us to experience all this in one of Australia's most enjoyable climates - averaging 23°C in summer and 19°C in winter.

Accommodation at The Observatory Port Macquarie
Choose from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom open plan apartments, studio rooms or penthouses.

Penthouses
The Observatory Penthouses set the benchmark for opulence - Accommodate up to 6 people
• Master bedroom (king bed), television, and en-suite with spa bath
• Second bedroom ( king or 2 single beds) with television and ensuite
• Third bedroom (queen bed)
• Panoramic, un-interrupted ocean, coastal and hinterland views
• Floor to ceiling retractable bi-fold doors open onto rooftop terrace
• Outdoor dining setting, sun lounges and a stainless gas Barbeque
• Open plan living featuring timber floors
• Contemporary furnishings and a lounge setting (seats eight)
• Full climate control reverse-cycle air conditioning
• Plasma television with home theatre system including CD and DVD
• Fully equipped internal laundry
• Daily towel change and mid week servicing
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, featuring:
• stone bench tops
• glass cook top and under bench oven
• dishwasher
• microwave
• cavernous 450L fridge

One Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
Sleep up to 2 people in separate bedroom - queen bed
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• North easterly aspect
• Separate bathroom (with bath)
• Open plan living and dining room
• Large gourmet kitchen with appliances
• Ceramic glass cook top and under bench oven
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Laundry
• Floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors open onto spacious balconies
• 68 cm televisions featuring Austar
• DVD entertainment system
• Phone and data connections

Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
Sleep up to 4 people - king and queen bed or queen and 2 single beds options
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• North easterly aspect
• Option of 1 or 2 bathrooms (with bath)
• Open plan living and dining room
• Large gourmet kitchen with appliances
• Ceramic glass cook top and under bench oven
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Laundry
• Floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors open onto spacious balconies
• 68 cm television featuring Austar
• DVD entertainment system
• Phone and data connections

Three Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
Sleep up to 6 people - king and 2 queen beds or 2 queen and 2 single bed options
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• North easterly aspect
• 2 bathrooms, one with bath
• Open plan living and dining room
• Large gourmet kitchen with appliances
• Ceramic glass cook top and under bench oven
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Internal laundry
• Floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors open onto spacious balconies
• Phone and data connections
• 68 cm televisions featuring Austar
• DVD entertainment system

One Bedroom Garden View Apartment (Tower)
Sleep up to 2 people in separate bedroom - king bed or 2 single bed options
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Separate bathroom
• Open plan living and dining room
• Large gourmet kitchen with appliances
• Ceramic glass cook top and under bench oven
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Internal laundry
• Floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors open onto spacious balcony
• 68 cm televisions featuring Austar
• DVD entertainment system
• Phone and data connections
• Lift access

Two Bedroom Garden Terrace Apartment
Ground, first and second story apartments with stairwell access which sleep up to 6 people (king and queen bed or queen and 2 single bed options plus sofa bed)
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in robe
• Main bathroom (with bath)
• Large gourmet kitchen, appliances include
• Ceramic glass cook top and under bench oven
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Large open plan living and dining room
• Internal laundry
• Two dual aspect balconies
• Flow through ventilation
• Ground floor family suites have spacious enclosed grassed courtyard
• 68 cm television featuring Austar
• DVD entertainment system
• Phone and data connections

Studios (Motel Style)
Sleep up to 2 people - queen bed
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Separate bathroom
• Large private indoor/outdoor logia all with ocean views
• North easterly aspect
• Television featuring Austar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Phone and data connections
• Daily servicing available on request

Resort Information
• Heated indoor pool with 20m lap facility
• Sauna
• Spa
• Gymnasium
• Barbeque Entertainment Area
• Security access
• Free security undercover parking
• Vintage Restaurant and Lounge
• Affusions Massage and Day Spa
• Opposite patrolled "Town Beach"


Vintage Restaurant and Lounge
Vintage Restaurant and Lounge is an affordable and informal, yet sophisticated restaurant serving a modern eclectic style of food. Offering a la carte dining the restaurant is designed and styled to create an inviting and comfortable environment. The Vintage Restaurant and Lounge overlooks Town Beach and seats 62 guests including the use of the patio. A full service bar and lounge area provides a tantalising start to the experience and a relaxing after dinner area to enjoy the jazz music.

The Chef
Charlie Rushton has been cooking professionally for the past 19 years, having trained with some of the most prestigious chefs in Europe. As executive chef for Marco Pierre Whites' Mirabelle restaurant in Mayfair, Charlie was awarded a Michelin star for his cooking, putting him in the league of distinguished chefs in London today.

He has received many accolades for his cooking and accomplishments to the catering community. Enjoy the fresh seasonal produce from the Hastings/Port Macquarie region through Charlie's simple and unfussy approach to cooking.

Affusions Day Spa
Unwind in the Japanese themed Affusions Day Spa. Treatments available include Vichy Shower, Geisha Tub, Foot Care Reflexology Machine, Hot Stone Therapy, Body Wraps, Shirodhara, Body Polish and Salt Glow.

Location
40 William Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Located on the mid north coast of New South Wales, Port Macquarie is easy to get to by all types of transportation, with well developed road, air, rail, and interstate coach services.

By Car
Port Macquarie is approximately 5 hours relaxed drive north of Sydney (stopping to "rest, revive, survive" every two hours) and situated just off the Pacific Highway, which bypasses Port Macquarie about 10 km to the west.

From the Pacific Highway driving north, exit at the sign posted Oxley Highway for Port Macquarie. If you are coming from the north, turn left into Hastings River Drive from the Pacific Highway.

The Observatory is an ideal stop over during longer journeys to and from popular holiday destinations like Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Approximate distances from Port Macquarie to other major centres are shown below:
• Sydney - Port Macquarie - 430 kilometres
• Newcastle - Port Macquarie - 252 kilometres
• Port Macquarie - Coffs Harbour - 170 kilometres
• Port Macquarie - Byron Bay - 400 kilometres
• Port Macquarie - Tweed Heads - 473 kilometres
• Port Macquarie - Surfers Paradise - 515 kilometres
• Port Macquarie - Brisbane - 595 kilometres

By Plane
Sunshine Express flies into Port Macquarie airport from all mainland capital cities, plus the Gold Coast and Cairns. Flights are approximately 60 minutes direct from Sydney and Brisbane. Charter operators provide more flexible services, with Port Aero services serving Port Macquarie via Coffs Harbour, Ballina and the Gold Coast, while RedPath Regional Air Services links Port Macquarie to Brisbane with week day flights via Lismore.

By Bus/Coach
Port Macquarie is well serviced by the Travel Coach Australia network (McCafferty/Greyhound), and Premier Motor Services, which offer daily departures from both Sydney and Brisbane, stopping at other popular destinations on route where you can join the service.

By Train
The Sydney to Brisbane rail link passes through Wauchope, 21 kilometres to the west, with a connecting bus service to Port Macquarie. Daily CountryLink services to and from Sydney and Brisbane, stop at Wauchope.

* Please note, this information is provided as a service only. It is subject to change. All of above travel arrangements can be made in conjunction with your accommodation package - to which time information and times will be confirmed.

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