• Research help: volunteers from the Port Macquarie & Districts Family History Society are available to assist you with your family history research on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10:00 till 3:00 at Port Macquarie Library.
• Coffee & Chat Port Macquarie: come along on the first Wednesday of the month to the Port Macquarie Library Meeting Room - from 10:00 till 12:00 - for an informal chat about all things family history. All welcome. Gold coin donation.
• Coffee & Chat Laurieton: on the last Monday of the month at Laurieton Library from 10:00. All welcome to join in the discussions.
• Wauchope District Historical Society: volunteers available to assist with Wauchope district enquiries on Tuesdays from 10:00 till 12:00

From convicts to settlers: 200 years of European settlement.

Includes 'Family Files'

 Timelines of the major events of the Hastings valley

While much of the early built heritage of the Hastings has
been lost, significant buildings and heritage sites remain. 

 Images of Port Macquarie and the Hastings region 

The meaning behind the names of our streets, creeks,
mountains and towns.

Learn about the history of local government
in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.

Search the Hastings area's early newspapers on Trove.
See what newspapers are available at the library.