KIDS GOING CRAZY? - Why not take them to Kid's Crazy maze? The multi level mazes, slides and ballpits will have your under 12's entertained for hours while you enjoy a coffee.Open 9.30am - 5pm Thursday -Tuesday, public holidays and daily in school holidays. Ph 65840260

CINEMA'S - Port Macquarie has the Ritz Cinema with two screens, right in the centre of town Ph: 6583 8400 Laurieton has two screens, the Plaza is the original theatre, bringing back memories of how it used to be, and a small deluxe which is very snug (no children under 12) Ph: 6559 8077. Definitely worth a visit. On your way home have a meal in one of the small restaurants on Camden Head Road.

TEN PIN BOWLING - Roll up, Roll up for all the fun at Port City Wave Bowl. On Friday and Saturday nights they offer a bowling and pizza rock n' roll night from 6.30 to 10pm. If you have little ones, they can join in the fun as well with some bumper bowling. Ph 6583 2238

PORT MACQUARIE LIBRARY - Need a quite moment. Just 5 minutes away is the Port Macquarie Library. Visitors are welcome and for a small fee you can borrow books during your stay. Into genealogy. The Genealogy Society have a large collection of microfiche, CD's and ancestral books for you to browse. If you didn't bring your computer with you and need to email or surf the net, the library is the place for you. During school holidays the library holds activities for all ages.

SCRAPBOOKING BY THE SEA - Why not get creative while you are taking a break. Port Macquarie boasts one of the largest scrap booking shops in the East Coast. Take a class or use their workshop $2 per hour or $8 for a whole day. Ph 6584 1022

AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT - Call into Cedar n' Sage in Murray Street, Port Macquarie. You can book a clairvoyant Reading, Reiki or Crystal healing, a Remedial or Sports massage or ask about attending the Monday or Wednesday night meditations, or just browse among the wide range of giftware. Ph 6584 4409