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Port Macquarie

AUPQQ🇦🇺Australia

Port Location

About Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a seaport on the Tasman Sea coast of New South Wales, Australia, at the mouth of the Hastings River. Historically, it has handled bulk carrier vessels.

Background
Port Macquarie, sometimes shortened to Port Mac and commonly locally nicknamed Port, is a coastal city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, 390 km (242 mi) north of Sydney, and 570 km (354 mi) south of Brisbane, on the Tasman Sea coast at the mouth of the Hastings River, and the eastern end of the Oxley Highway (B56). It had a population of 47,974 in 2018, and an estimated population of 51,965 in 2023.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AU-NSW
Area
East Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-31.4183°
Longitude
152.8975°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AUPQQ
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q606153 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Macquarie?+
The approach to Port Macquarie is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse at 4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Tacking Point (4 NM SSE), Crowdy Head (26.6 NM SSW), Smoky Cape (31.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Macquarie on?+
The Port Macquarie is situated on the Tasman Sea in AU. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port Macquarie?+
You can track vessels near Port Macquarie (AUPQQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AUPQQ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Macquarie?+
The Port Macquarie operates in the UTC+11 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port Macquarie?+
PORT MACQUARIE (UN/Locode: AUPQQ), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -31.41834° N, 152.89750° E.
Where is the Port Macquarie located?+
Coordinates: -31.41834° N, 152.89750° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port Macquarie?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port Macquarie?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port Macquarie?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.