Inspirations Driving School

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51 Kenwood Dr, Lake Cathie, New South Wales, 2445

Learn and develop safe driving skills

Inspirations Driving School in Lake Cathie
Female InstructorTest-Day PackageNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:Amanda

Why Choose Inspirations Driving School?

Inspirations Driving School delivers personalised instruction across the Mid North Coast from Lake Cathie, with flexible manual and automatic options and convenient school/work pick-up included for automatic lessons. Amanda's patient, supportive approach is designed to build confidence in nervous and first-time learners of all ages.

About Inspirations Driving School

Inspirations Driving School brings calm, personalised driving instruction to learners across the Mid North Coast, with a home base in Lake Cathie and service reaching throughout Port Macquarie, the Hastings region, and between Kempsey and Harrington. Run by instructor Amanda, this female-led driving school has built a reputation for helping nervous and first-time learners find their confidence behind the wheel, no matter their age or experience level. Amanda teaches both automatic and manual driving lessons, with manual instruction available in the learner's own car by arrangement. The school's approach is patient and supportive, focused on building safe, long-term driving habits rather than rushing learners through to their test. For those preparing to sit their P-plate exam, Inspirations offers a test-day package that includes car hire and a final lesson beforehand, giving learners the chance to settle their nerves and arrive ready. The school vehicle is available for automatic lessons, and Amanda provides convenient school or work pick-up and drop-off at no extra charge for automatic students, taking one more worry off the list for busy families. Teenagers starting out on their Ls, adult learners returning to driving after a break, and those who find the whole process a bit daunting all benefit from Inspirations Driving School's patient, female instruction in Lake Cathie. Learners of all ages feel safe, supported, and ready for the road. Lessons are available weekdays and Saturday mornings, and gift vouchers can be arranged for those looking to help a learner get started.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $65
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Auto 60-minute lessonAutomatic · 60 min$65
Auto 1.5hr lessonAutomatic · 90 min$90
Auto 5 x lessons + free 1/2 added onto any lessonAutomatic · 5 lessons$320
Auto 10 x lessons + 1 extra lesson = 11 lessonsAutomatic · 11 lessons$600
Use of our car for your testAutomatic$50

Prices are published by Inspirations Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • test day car hire
  • gift vouchers

Frequently Asked Questions About Inspirations Driving School

Yes, Inspirations Driving School provides test day car hire for learners sitting their P-plate test across the Port Macquarie and Hastings area. Instructor Amanda can arrange a hire vehicle for your test day, so you'll drive a car you're already familiar with from your lessons. This service takes the stress out of test day logistics, confirm availability and any specific requirements when you book.

Inspirations Driving School does offer manual lessons, though with a specific arrangement: instructor Amanda teaches manual only in the learner's own car, and availability is by request. If you're learning manual and have access to a suitable vehicle, contact Amanda directly to discuss scheduling. For automatic lessons, the school provides the lesson car, and pickup from school or work is included at no extra cost.

Inspirations Driving School services a wide stretch of the Mid North Coast, from Kempsey down through Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, the broader Hastings region, and across to Harrington. A travel fee applies for lessons between Kempsey and Harrington due to the distance covered. Instructor Amanda is based in Lake Cathie, making her particularly handy for learners in Port Macquarie and the Hastings suburbs.

Yes, Inspirations Driving School is female-led and run by instructor Amanda. Many learners, particularly young women and nervous first-timers, appreciate having a female instructor, and Amanda's teaching style is known locally for being calm, patient, and focused on building confidence at the learner's own pace. It's a reassuring option for families seeking a supportive, no-pressure learning environment.

Published lesson prices with Inspirations Driving School start from around $65 for automatic lessons. Pickup and drop-off from school or work is included at no additional cost for automatic lessons, which is a practical bonus for busy families. For current rates, package deals, or manual lesson availability in your own car, contact instructor Amanda directly, cancellations require 12 hours' notice, and packages are non-refundable.

Contact Details

Address
51 Kenwood Dr, Lake Cathie, New South Wales, 2445

How Inspirations Driving School Compares

in Port Macquarie

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Female Instructor — 1 of 2 in Port Macquarie

Opening Hours

Monday
7am-7pm
Tuesday
7am-7pm
Wednesday
7am-7pm
Thursday
7am-7pm
Friday
7am-7pm
Saturday
8:30am-12:30pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Port Macquarie, The Hastings, Kempsey, Harrington, Lake Cathie
Pricing
Manual lessons available in student's own car only (availability by request). Travel fee applies for Kempsey to Harrington travel. Packages are non-refundable; cancellations require 12 hours' notice. School/work pick-up and drop-off included at no additional cost for automatic lessons.

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