Backpacker Jobs Port Macquarie

Most Recent Port Macquarie Jobs

Chef/cook

Mount Seaview Resort

Mount Seaview, Port Macquarie

Mount Seaview Resort is looking for an experienced cook to take over the kitchen full time.*Immediate start*- Accommodation and food provided, plus weekly pay...

4d ago

Mount Seaview Resort is looking for an experienced cook to take over the kitchen full time.*Immediate start*- Accommodation and food provided, plus weekly pay...

Hostel Helper/housekeeper

Port Macquarie Backpackers

Port Macquarie

Hey TherePort Macquarie Backpackers is looking for a new crew member to join the team ASAP!Our hostel has a chilled out vibe and our current staff are an...

8d ago

Hey TherePort Macquarie Backpackers is looking for a new crew member to join the team ASAP!Our hostel has a chilled out vibe and our current staff are an...

Cook / Chef

Chop n Chill

PORT MACQUARIE, Port Macquarie

G'day TravellersWe have a 10-week stint in 2 of our stores. 1 in Port Macquarie and 1 in South West Rocks (1 hour from Port)We are a fast-paced restaurant and have...

11d ago

G'day TravellersWe have a 10-week stint in 2 of our stores. 1 in Port Macquarie and 1 in South West Rocks (1 hour from Port)We are a fast-paced restaurant and have...

Dairy Farm Job

Farm Profits

Taree, NSW, 2430, Port Macquarie

At Farm Profits we pride ourselves on supplying award winning milk for consumers on the Holiday coast, we do this by leading best practice management on our dairy farm...

17d ago

At Farm Profits we pride ourselves on supplying award winning milk for consumers on the Holiday coast, we do this by leading best practice management on our dairy farm...

Lovely Live In Support Worker Opportunity In Beautiful Port Macquarie!

Au Pair Care Australia

Port Macquarie

A loving family located in Port Macquarie are searching for an energetic, fun, loving, Live in Support Worker to join their family.The family are looking for...

1mth ago

A loving family located in Port Macquarie are searching for an energetic, fun, loving, Live in Support Worker to join their family.The family are looking for...

Mill Hand

Australian architectural hardwoods

Kempsey, Port Macquarie

Recycled timber mill. Demetalling of timber. Epoxy filling of timber. Tailoring out of machines. Forklift work. Stacking and racking of timber. All training provided...

7mth ago

Recycled timber mill. Demetalling of timber. Epoxy filling of timber. Tailoring out of machines. Forklift work. Stacking and racking of timber. All training provided...

Landscape Assistance

Karinya Care

King creek, Port Macquarie

We are looking for someone to assist with some general landscaping and maintenance work. Mowing lawn, weeding, attending to gardens, painting ect.Hours would be...

1yr+ ago

We are looking for someone to assist with some general landscaping and maintenance work. Mowing lawn, weeding, attending to gardens, painting ect.Hours would be...

Tennis Coach

Port Macquarie Tennis Club

Port Macquarie

Tennis Coach wanted for casual and part-time work in Port Macquarie. This position involves coaching children and teenagers of beginner to intermediate level. Previous...

1yr+ ago

Tennis Coach wanted for casual and part-time work in Port Macquarie. This position involves coaching children and teenagers of beginner to intermediate level. Previous...

 

Get an Internation Student Visa

Free Course Consulation

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Construction Labourer

Construction Services

belbora nsw, Port Macquarie

one or two labourers needed for about one weeks work , assembling steel trusses and moving steel wall frames into position on site at belbora [ near nabiac on the nsw...

1yr+ ago

one or two labourers needed for about one weeks work , assembling steel trusses and moving steel wall frames into position on site at belbora [ near nabiac on the nsw...

Crs Labour

Contents Restorations and Services Australia

Port Macquarie

Job DescriptionPLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN AUSTRALIA AT THE NsW CENTRAL COASTCRS is a Restoration company looking for labour to join our friendly team.We...

1yr+ ago

Job DescriptionPLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN AUSTRALIA AT THE NsW CENTRAL COASTCRS is a Restoration company looking for labour to join our friendly team.We...

Kitchen Hand

Flower Hotels

Port Macquarie

Your main role will be to wash dishes during service, keep the kitchen clean and tidy at all times, assist chefs with food prep when needed, rubbish and cardboard...

1yr+ ago

Your main role will be to wash dishes during service, keep the kitchen clean and tidy at all times, assist chefs with food prep when needed, rubbish and cardboard...

House Keeper

Flower Hotels

Port Macquarie

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANTDue to the increased high demand in our 4.5* accommodation sector, we are seeking experienced housekeepers.About YouYou will require...

1yr+ ago

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANTDue to the increased high demand in our 4.5* accommodation sector, we are seeking experienced housekeepers.About YouYou will require...

Bar Staff

Kittys

Port Macquarie

Sports Bar staff wanted

2yr+ ago

Sports Bar staff wanted

Full Time Cook Or Chef

Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries

Port Macquarie

Chef or experienced cook wanted for friendly country kitchen at Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries, 10 minutes from Port Macquarie. Days only, no night work!Duties...

2yr+ ago

Chef or experienced cook wanted for friendly country kitchen at Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries, 10 minutes from Port Macquarie. Days only, no night work!Duties...

 

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The average backpacker tax refund is $2,600. The Australia tax year ends in June. Calculate your tax refund using our quick online tool.

The average backpacker tax refund is $2,600. The Australia tax year ends in June. Calculate your tax refund using our quick online tool.

Port Macquarie, NSW

Port Macquarie Jobs
Port Macquarie Jobs, NSW

Port Macquarie was originally one of Australia’s most notorious penal colonies. But it eventually became apparent that a sentence in this stunning part of the world wasn’t exactly a punishment.

Located between Sydney and Brisbane on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie is a coastal community of 50,000 that combines the excitement and convenience of a city with the friendly, laid back feel of a country town. Mother Nature has also done some of her best work here, from the lazy waters that flow from the mouth of the Hastings River to the stunning beaches that extend for kilometres either side of the city proper.

Port Macquarie offers something for everyone: a steady supply of waves for surfers, fascinating stories for history buffs, and no small number of opportunities to earn for working holidaymakers looking to fund their trip.

Should a backpacker look to settle down in Port Macquarie for a while? And what exactly might the city offer 417 and 462 visa holders?

Let’s take a look.

Where is Port Macquarie, and how do I get there?

Port Macquarie is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, 390km north of Sydney and 570km south of Brisbane. The NSW coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour (north) and Newcastle (south) are both just a couple of hours’ drive away.

Port Macquarie airport sees multiple flights arrive from and depart to Sydney every day, as well as the occasional Brisbane connection. But most working holidaymakers arrive by road, as the city forms part of the well trodden backpacker route along Australia’s east coast.

What is Port Macquarie famous for?

Port Macquarie isn’t known for one single thing, but rather an array. As a penal colony it was notorious as low in liberty and high in corporal punishment. Luckily for convicts it lasted just a decade, from 1820 to 1830.

After a century as a sleepy coastal village, it was only in the mid-1900s that the charms of Port Macquarie became common knowledge. It has since grown into a city famed for its stunning nature – particularly its pristine surf beaches – gorgeous weather and welcoming locals.

It has also developed a reputation for wildlife encounters, that can be found both in a number of local zoos and sanctuaries, and in the lush hinterland that surrounds the town.

What are Port Macquarie's must see attractions?

  • Koala Hospital: This volunteer organisation is dedicated to rehabilitating sick and injured – but oh so cute – local wildlife. Nearby Billabong Zoo is another popular attraction, offering visitors up close encounters with furry locals.
  • Timbertown: Logging might seem an odd theme to build a tourist attraction around, but Timbertown, 20km west of Port Macquarie, is a surprisingly interesting, exciting and generally cool place to check out!
  • Tacking Point Lighthouse: Found at Tacking Point, a rocky headland that juts out into the Pacific, this cute little lighthouse is almost 150 years old, and serves up pristine views of the surrounding coast.
  • Town Beach Park: Commanding 20 acres of prime real estate in the city centre, at Town Beach Park you’ll find Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory, Town Beach, a cafe, skate park, and endless grassy knolls primed for picnics. 
  • Harry’s Lookout: Whale watching is one of Port Macquarie’s favourite pastimes, and there’s no better place to spot these majestic creatures than elevated above the Pacific Ocean at Harry’s Lookout..

Where should I stay in Port Macquarie?

For a discount dorm bed

The steady stream of backpackers and working holidaymakers flowing through town has resulted in a healthy hostel scene in Port Macquarie. There’s honestly no bad choice, but for the best of the best, look no further than Port Macquarie Backpackers, found in the centre of town.

For something slightly fancier

Ideally located at the mouth of the Hastings River and adjacent to Town Beach, NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park puts you in a cute cabin – or for those looking to save, on a cute campsite – right in the heart of the Port Macquarie action.

To treat yourself

Even backpackers deserve a little bit of luxury from time to time, and you’ll enjoy exactly that at Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat, an opulent bed and breakfast located on the banks of the Hastings River. 

Is there work for backpackers in Port Macquarie?

If you’re a 417 or 462 visa holder looking for a job – whether to replenish your savings or gain a second year visa – Port Macquarie is a fantastic option. Tourism generates plenty of jobs both directly and indirectly here, from serving meals or drinks on Clarence Street to punching ticket stubs at one of the local attractions.

Those looking to extend their visa are in luck too. While agriculture isn’t huge in Port Macquarie, the construction, manufacturing and forestry industries are, so many working holidaymakers have been able to knock over the specified work necessary to gain their second- or third-year visa.

Is Port Macquarie worth a visit for a working holidaymaker?

The short answer: it most certainly is.

As part of the east coast backpacking pilgrimage, many (if not most) long-term travellers will find themselves here at one point or another during their trip, and the combination of nature, fun, backpacker infrastructure and the opportunity to work means there’s a compelling case to call Port Macquarie home for a while.

But in reality, there’s only one way to find out whether Port Macquarie is worth a visit – take a look for yourself!