Greater Port Macquarie - What's On

Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix 2013

Saturday 3 August 2013 to– Sunday 4 August 2013

Formula Powerboat racing is an internationally recognised extreme sport that is highly entertaining for participants and spectators of all ages.

It is fast, colourful and action packed - a combination that is certainly guaranteed to keep the adrenalin pumping.

Our series is run and supported by it's members and is proud to be able to bring this spectacular form of powerboat racing back to Australian waters.

Formula powerboat racing is an extreme sport that is both fast and colourful. Explosive starts, hairpin turns and high speed passing maneuvers provide continuous action and excitement for spectators of all ages. Spectators can view the entire course from any vantage point, ensuring that they don't miss any of the action.

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Accommodation
Do you need assistance with finding somewhere to stay? Greater Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre are available to help you. For all your accommodation bookings and enquiries call 1300 303 155 or visit www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au

Photography courtesy of Theo Spykers (t.spykers@bigpond.com)

Event Website:

www.formulapowerboats.com.au/

Interest:

Annual, Sport

Venue:

McInherney Park
River Park Road
Port Macquarie 2444
View Map: www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/Map15_.pdf
Phone: 02 6581 8220
Website: www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/897-mcinherney-park.asp
Notes:

McInherney Park is a popular foreshore reserve which is enjoyed all year round for both active and passive recreation. The park is situated on the banks of the Hastings River and features an undercover shelter with electric barbecues and picnic tables. There is an on-site car parking area, however this is limited.

There are two man-made sandy beach areas located within the reserve. Powered vessels are excluded from entering the western beach area. There is a boat ramp at the western end of the park with trailer parking which is accessible from River Park Road.

Facilities