With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Port Macquarie, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Koala Hospital, Lighthouse Beach and Roto House. Bellingen is another wonderful option. It’s 40 miles away and has a variety of fascinating things to do. Old Butter Factory, Bellingen Park and Bellingen Golf Club are just the start.