Port Macquarie began it's life as a penal settlement, lasting from April 1821 to June 1832. The settlement peaked with 1500 convicts in 1825. Standing here at Gaol Point you are overlooking Town Beach, Mrs. York's Garden & the breakwall where the Hastings flows into the sea.
To log this cache , find a plaque "In Memory of the Port Macquarie Pioneer Families from 1821-2017"
What was the name of the family who proudly donated it.
Send me a message with your answer. A photo of yourself, GPS or cache name, would be appreciated but not necessary when you post your found it log.
See if you can spot a whale, they pass by this point from May to November
https://youtu.be/GppzO7ekMx8?list=PL836E94CFBD8A4A2B
The above link is for the song "Ballad of Port Macquarie" sung by Slim Dusty
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
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