Are there crocodiles in Port Macquarie, NSW?

Are there crocodiles in Port Macquarie, NSW?

There is no need to worry about crocodiles in Port Macquarie, NSW. The popular North Coast holiday town is too far south of Croc Country for saltwater crocodiles to venture.

Is Port Macquarie in crocodile territory?

If travelling in Australia, it is important to know where Croc Country is before getting in the water. Potentially deadly saltwater crocodiles live along vast stretches of the Australian coastline – including around some popular holiday spots.

But are there crocodiles in Port Macquarie, New South Wales?

Crocodiles in Port Macquarie

If you’re worried about crocodiles in Port Macquarie, put your mind at rest. There are no crocodiles in Port Macquarie.

Crocodiles generally live in the tropical stretches of Australia, although they do come a little further south than the Tropic of Capricorn.

They don’t come as far south as Port Macquarie, however. In fact, there are no crocodiles in New South Wales.

How far south do crocodiles come?

The generally accepted southern boundary of Croc Country is the Boyne River near Gladstone, Queensland. There have been crocodile sightings south of the Boyne River, but if any creep into this new turf, they are instantly earmarked for capture and removal.

What to do in Port Macquarie

Things to do in Port Macquarie include the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, riding camels on Lighthouse Beach and taking scenic helicopter flights.

Port Macquarie accommodation picks

The best Port Macquarie accommodation options are…

saltwater crocodile on Daintree River Cruise
Don’t worry – you won’t see big fellas like this in Port Macquarie. Photo by David Whitley/ Australia Travel Questions

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