My partner and I stayed here for 3 nights during our visit to the Blue Mountains. It is close to Scenic World and about 15 mins walk to the city centre. The food was great and the view from the room was stunning. We were staying at the 'Tench' room and we were able to see a nice garden outside our windows with the mountains in the background. The views were particularly stunning during sunrise and sunset. It was a lovely getaway, and we hope to stay at the Echoes again someday.

Approximate cost: $300

I love everything about this place! Great value, great fresh food.
I had the Reuben sandwich and the lentil soup and they were excellent. Great portion, great variety of food. They have a variety of salads, sandwiches, different types of teas, etc.
The atmosphere was very cozy inside (it's like a tree house!), which was great as I went there in winter.
The place can get very busy especially during school holidays, so make sure you come in early!

Approximate cost: $15

I had the 2 course dinner and I really enjoyed the food.
Really loved the steak (main) and the seared scallop (entree), good portion size, but it was quite expensive. You can choose from the set menu (approx $60pp for 2 courses or approx $70pp for 3 courses). Service was ok, nothing special. Great atmosphere, really enjoyed the place and the setting. It is located within the Mercure Resort and next to the Hunter Valley Gardens. Plenty of parking available.

Approximate cost: $40

They have a wide range of pizza to choose from, and a variety of sides as well as ice cream. Great value for money. Not much space for eating in, and most people buy takeaways. I had to wait for about 15 - 20 minutes because there were a number of people waiting, but it was fine overall. Quite happy with the pizza, not bad.

Approximate cost: $10-15

It's a nice little cafe located around the shopping hub of Port Macquarie. I had their big breakfast. It was very yummy, great portion size and good value. The size was big enough to be shared between two people. Service was ok, nice outdoor sitting area, it can get a bit busy later during the day but overall it's a nice cafe, good location, close to the water.

Approximate cost: $15

My partner and I went there for dinner. It has a nice view looking out across the vineyard. The food was excellent. I had their pork belly and it was nicely cooked. I really enjoyed their complimentary treats in between meals. Fresh food and produce, great service, private atmosphere, the prices were not too expensive in comparison to other restaurants in the area. Great restaurant, I would love to go back there again.

Approximate cost: $40

I have been there a few times. I really enjoyed their displays, sometimes they have a chocolate festival, where they sell a great variety of local produce and a lot of tastings. I also really enjoyed their shopping village, they have a wide variety of boutique shops but their items are quite expensive.
The garden itself is very large, and you may end up walking around for 2-3 hours in the sun. I find spring is the best time to go as it can get really hot in summer. You can spend the whole day there, great place to spend the day with family/friends.

Approximate cost: $25

Great variety of cheese, very good quality. Unfortunately, when I went there during the holidays, it was really crowded and it was hard to get the staff's attention. Tastings available but prices are quite expensive.

I went there in the morning and it was quiet. They have tours where they show you around. It is a small company, the tour was quite informative and I find it interesting to know how they process the cheese. You can also join their club and you can get their cheese delivered to your home. My favourites were the cheddar and the ash brie. Friendly staff, a wide range of products available, but can be a bit pricey.

I really love this place. Nice indoor and outdoor settings and atmosphere. Great place for lunch. Portion size is great and food tastes fresh. There are shops around the cafe so you can always take a stroll around the area after meal.

Approximate cost: $20