Nelson Bay

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Known for its white beaches, crystal waters, subtropical climate and pods of friendly and curious bottlenose dolphins, Port Stephens is a beautiful seaside resort only two hours drive north of Sydney. Nelson Bay is the home of the Port Stephens fishing fleet and a departure point for dolphin watch cruises. Port Stephens is home to a waterway, two and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour. This beautiful asset boasts crystal blue waters that are largely unpolluted and suitable to almost every watersport imaginable.

Other highlights of the area include many water and nature based activities, including fishing, scuba diving, and exploring untamed natural wilderness and the extensive sand dunes of Stockton Beach.

Facilities Take a day trip on the ferry from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens

Stockton Beach - Explore the extensive sand dunes of Stockton beach and the Oyster Bank, historically notorious for shipwrecks
There are whale and dolphin-watching cruises, deep-sea and big-game fishing cruises, yacht tours and a ferry across to Tea Gardens
Salamander Bay - An ideal destination for children as located there is a Toboggan Run complex also hosting mini-golf, radio-controlled boats, video games, table games and canoe rides
Nelson Head Lighthouse Museum - The historic lighthouse keeper's cottage offers visitors beautiful views, local history and information on marine rescue
Fly Point - WW2 historical site
Gan Gan Lookout - The view covers an expanse from Newcastle all the way to Hawks Nest.

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