Doctor if that's you why not swap your traffic clogged, smog choked, road raging drive to work for this scenario - drive to WORK IN JUST 5 MINUTES passing beautiful beaches on the way! The Hastings-Macleay region is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW. It is about 260km north of Newcastle, 420km from Sydney and 510km from Brisbane.  With the BEST CLIMATE IN AUSTRALIA Port Macquarie, located at the mouth of the Hastings River, is the regional centre. Thanks to its MAGNIFICENT BEACHES and moderate year round climate it is a popular holiday destination. Not just a holiday destination Port Macquarie is a mature, long-established community with regional centre status.  Port, to use the local name, has broadly based public and private business sectors plus a dynamic retail and commercial district.  A fully equipped BASE HOSPITAL and a large PRIVATE HOSPITAL and over 60 SPECIALISTS provide GPs plenty of referral and support options. Tempted? A look at a list of vacancies - Click Here   Other centres in the area include Kempsey, South West Rocks, Wauchope, Camden Haven and Crescent Head.  Each has its own unique attributes.  Kempsey is the largest of these and is the gateway to the Macleay.  Kempsey has a DISTRICT HOSPITAL that includes obstetrics, surgery and mental health. Concerned about EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES for the kids?  There is plenty to choose from across the area including public and private schools, TAFE, UNIVERSITY and COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Holidays are only one reason people come to the Hastings Macleay.  Many people move here to take advantage of the EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES on offer. As a clean, green, friendly, temperate place to do business and make your home, it's hard to find a region that compares to the Hastings Macleay.  See the possibilities - Click Here   CONTACT US ON +61 (2) 6583 3600 or  gpdiv (at) hmgpn.org.au Click for more info about: Kempsey and the Macleay  Port Macquarie and the Hastings