It’s hard to believe now, but it’s likely that every original resident of Port Macquarie once wanted to live somewhere else. Founded in 1821 as a penal settlement, Port Macquarie was particularly infamous among convicts. Typically, convicts spent their daylight hours involved in heavy labour and discipline was harsh. Surrounded by water, dense bushland and rugged terrain, there was little prospect of escaping from Port Macquarie. Of course, if you spend time in Port Macquarie today you’ll find that...