Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a growing coastal hub in a picturesque setting. There is plenty for people of all ages to do, whether a high-speed boat or a scenic river cruise is your scene. There are beaches, rainforests and wildlife, as well as a huge range of festivals and cultural events, shopping and cafés.

Port Macquarie Campus is ideally located in the modern Macquarie Business Park, close to Town Beach and the central shopping precinct, across the road from the town library, and next door to a café.

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Facts and figures
City population 44,300
Temperature
  • Average max in Summer: 28 degrees Celsius
  • Average max in Winter: 19 degrees Celsius
Public transport
Sydney to Port Macquarie

1 hr

5 hrs

7.5 hrs
Brisbane to Port Macquarie

1 hr

7 hrs
Local transport
Busways

Website: http://busways.com.au
Taxi

Phone: 131008

Website: www.porttaxis.com.au
Campus information
Facilities
  • Student Learning Commons, open from 8:00am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, with a large networked computer lab
  • Student Central and Academic Support services
  • Town library located opposite campus
  • Cafe BUZZ - the place for excellent fresh roasted coffee and organic food, right next to the campus.
Accommodation
There is no on campus accommodation at CSU in Port Macquarie, however rental properties close to the beach, shops and campus start from about $200 per week.

History of CSU in Port Macquarie

The first intake of students at CSU Port Macquarie campus occurred in March 2012 with the official opening on May 1st, 2012. This represents a new chapter for CSU, Port Macquarie and the Hastings region as this is CSU's first coastal, regional campus. It provides opportunities for students with the desire to study close to the beach, as well as options for local students to access the resources of a world-class university close to home.

The next few years will see rapid growth of the courses offered at the Port Macquarie campus, as well as the growth of the campus itself. Land is being selected for the construction of brand new campus facilities, including sporting, recreational and residential facilities. CSU representatives are building relationships with the local community, in business, government and other educational institutions, to ensure that the Campus is a significant contributor to the future of the entire region.

Port Macquarie - the city

Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, is one of the State's largest towns and a popular holiday destination. 'Port' as the locals refer to it, is truly a town that has something special to offer students and academic staff considering their choice of campus location. Being a lifestyle-friendly town, featuring the surfing beaches, amenities, coastal rainforest and climate that have drawn tourists to the region since European settlement, Port Macquarie provides the ideal environment to nurture a healthy mind and healthy body that is conducive to learning.

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CSU in Port Macquarie

General Enquiries:

Phone: (02) 6582 9300

Address:
Charles Sturt University
Suite 1, 21-27 Grant Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Campus postal address:
PO Box 2136
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
AUSTRALIA

From the Campus Director

Port Macquarie campus director

I am delighted to introduce to you CSU's newest campus, located in the stunning Mid-North Coast of NSW. This is a great place to work and to study. The local community has welcomed CSU to the region with great excitement and appreciation for what this campus represents; the means to provide local students with access to a world-class university education.

Current courses include Social Work, Rehabilitation Services, Creative Industries and Accounting.  Next year, we will offer study in Allied Health Services and Paramedics.

Charles Sturt University is now the strong foundation upon which bright futures will be built for people studying on the NSW Mid-North Coast.

Dr Muyesser Durur

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  • Video | CSU in Port Macquarie - Orientation Day

    CSU Port Macquarie Campus opened its doors to it's first intake of students in Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Accounting, and Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation Science.

  • Slideshow | CSU Port Macquarie

    CSU in Port Macquarie is currently housed in the modern Macquarie Business Park, within easy reach of Town Beach and the central shopping precinct.

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    PASS Sessions are facilitated by a PASS Leader, a student who has studied the subject before and done well in it. The PASS Leader provides direction to the session and contributes to activities and discussions to ensure that students get the most out of every session. PASS integrates what to learn (subject content) with how to learn (study skills) to help you succeed.

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