Hinterland
20 minutes west of Port Macquarie, Wauchope is the official start of Port Macquarie's hinterland. Home to a good number of farms, and small hamlets, the hinterland is well worth taking a drive through tours are available, see the local tourist information centre Cassegrain Vineyard is the largest winery in the area, and is located just off the Pacific Highway between both aforementioned exits Look for signs. Other wineries include Bago Mountain Wines located near Wauchope and Long Point Vineyard located south of Port Macquarie, ask for directions before leaving, as it's tricky to find. Also, head for Blue Poles cafe and art gallery in the idyllic little village of Byabarra, some 20 kilometres southwest of Wauchope, along the Oxley Highway.
