28 Waugh Street

28 Waugh Street is situated in Port Macquarie, a coastal city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, about 390 km north of Sydney and 570 km south of Brisbane. The town lies at the mouth of the Hastings River on the Tasman Sea.

Within roughly 0.5 km you’ll find several parks such as Bellangry Park and Glebe Park, the historic Port Macquarie Historic Cemetery, and accommodation options like Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers, Aston Hill Motor Lodge, Koala Tree Motel and Mantra Quayside. The Port Macquarie Second Burying Ground and Overseers' Cottages remains are also nearby heritage sites.

Port Macquarie enjoys a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and short, mild winters. Rainfall is spread throughout the year and the area records around 119 clear days annually.

The town is served by regular bus services linking the CBD with nearby towns such as Wauchope, Kempsey and Lake Cathie. The closest airport, Port Macquarie Airport, is about 4 km west of town, and the nearest railway stations are Wauchope (≈17 km west) and Kendall (≈30 km southwest).

Port Macquarie is accessed via the Pacific Highway, which runs along the coast, and the Oxley Highway, which connects the town to inland regions. Recent upgrades have expanded parts of the Oxley Highway to a four‑lane divided carriageway.

Port Macquarie sits on Birpai country and was founded in 1821 as a penal settlement, later transitioning to free settlement in the 1830s. Significant heritage sites include St Thomas' Anglican Church, the First Burying Ground and the ruins of Lake Innes House.

The town offers extensive beaches, a 9 km coastal walk from Westport Park to Tacking Point Lighthouse, and wildlife attractions such as Billabong Zoo and the Koala Hospital. Sea Acres National Park, adjacent to Shelly Beach, provides rainforest boardwalks and café facilities.