VISITOR GUIDE Guudji yiigu (Goo-jee ik-koo)

The Worimi Traditional Owners welcome you to Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a part of the country of the Worimi Aboriginal Nation and offers visitors many unique, authentic and remarkable experiences. The Australian Aboriginal culture, the oldest living culture on earth, is as diverse as the lands they inhabit, encompassing many nations, languages, traditions and customs.

The Worimi Aboriginal Community welcomes visitors to our land and invites all to enjoy and appreciate the incredible natural landscapes and the rich cultural and spritual sites. Please tread thoughtfully on these lands, respecting the traditions of our ancestors who walked before us and preserving them for generations to come.

The Worimi Aboriginal Nation wishes you an enjoyable time.

2 | portstephens.org.au

04 GETTING HERE 16 SEE & DO 32 CONFERENCES

06 INCREDIBLE BY 18 NEIGHBOURHOODS 33 WEDDINGS NATURE 24 STAY 34 DISCOVER: TOURS, 08 SAND DUNES ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, 26 EAT DINING AND 10 NATURE ACCOMMODATION 12 WATER 28 EVENTS 52 MAPS OF 14 WHALES 29 DOG INFORMATION PORT STEPHENS CONTENTS 15 DOLPHINS 30 HIKE & BIKE 55 DIRECTORY

GETTING HERE

Self Drive Air Port Stephens is a 2.5 hour drive north from Sydney and Newcastle Airport hosts domestic flights to and from a 1 hour drive from Newcastle. Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Lord Howe Island, Ballina/Byron as well as a host of regional NSW destinations and international wy BRISBANE d H an gl seasonal flights to New Zealand. n

w E Phone 02 4928 9800 or visit newcastleairport.com.au

Ne

To Asia To USA Pacific Hwy CAIRNS DUBBO PORT STEPHENS Golden Hwy NEWCASTLE TOWNSVILLE SYDNEY MACKAY Newell Hwy Hume Hwy ROCKHAMPTON CANBERRA

To Middle SUNSHINE COAST MELBOURNE East, Europe BRISBANE GOLD COAST BALLINA/BYRON BAY

Approximate distances to Nelson Bay, Port Stephens PORT LORD To Perth DUBBO MACQUARIE HOWE ISLAND PORT STEPHENS Sydney via M1 207km Newcastle Airport SYDNEY ADELAIDE Newcastle via Nelson Bay Road B63 60km CANBERRA MELBOURNE Hunter Valley via Nelson Bay Road B63 104km To New Zealand

Port Macquarie via Pacific Highway A1 250km

Dubbo via Golden Highway B84 416km Rail TrainLink provides services in and out of Newcastle from Tamworth via New England Highway 321km all over New South Wales. Brisbane via Pacific Highway A1 778km Phone 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

Coach Transfers Port Stephens Coaches depart daily from Sydney via Port Stephens Coaches provides a pick up close to Hamilton Chatswood, Pymble and Hornsby to Port Stephens Railway Station and Newcastle Interchange, Wickham (including Raymond Terrace, Soldiers Point, Salamander as well as Newcastle Airport at Williamtown to Port Bay, Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay). Stephens on a regular basis. Phone 1800 045 949 or visit pscoaches.com.au Phone 1800 045 949 or visit pscoaches.com.au

4 | portstephens.org.au 32 CONFERENCES ACCOMMODATION + TOURS + GIFT CERTIFICATES + SOUVENIRS + WIFI + GUIDES + FRIENDLY ADVICE! 33 WEDDINGS 34 DISCOVER: TOURS, ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, DINING AND Visitor Information ACCOMMODATION 52 MAPS OF PORT STEPHENS 55 DIRECTORY

MAIN CENTRE

NELSON BAY 02 4988 0900 or 1800 808 900 60 Victoria Parade (near waterfront)

KARUAH 02 4987 0002 • Karuah Centre, 393 Tarean Rd

SALAMANDER BAY 02 4982 7211 • Salamander Village Bottle Shop, 259 Soldiers Pt Rd

TANILBA BAY 02 4984 5677 • Tilligerry Habitat Assoc. 2E King Albert Ave

We’re here to help. Our friendly staff can assist you with accommodation, tours, transport, finding a church or booking a day spa! We can help plan 1800 808 900 itineraries and find activities for families, adventurers, romantics, foodies or wellness warriors to name a few. www.portstephens.org.au

We can even assist finding a unique way to “pop the question”, host an event or conference, book a wedding location, discover a new surf spot, track down a walking trail or simply find a nice restaurant. Come and visit us to benefit from our local knowledge.

Call 1800 808 900 or email [email protected] today!

portstephens.org.au | 5 PORT STEPHENS INCREDIBLE by nature

6 | portstephens.org.au WELCOME TO OUR INCREDIBLE PLACE Be prepared to have your breath taken away as you watch the sun paint the sand dunes gold, Please make yourself at home as you embark on hear the calls of the humpback whales that a journey of discovery in Port Stephens, a place grace the coastline, feel the wind on your face that envelopes you with rare and beautiful natural as you sail over turquoise waters and smell the wonders. Where giant sand dunes provide the salty air as you gallop on horseback through the backdrop for exhilarating experiences, where shallows… these are just a few of the amazing dolphins are happy to see you and where the only thing warmer than the weather is the experiences you can expect in our incredible welcome from the locals. place… where the extraordinary is ordinary...

where the extraordinary is ordinary... portstephens.org.au | 7 SAND DUNES BE MOVED ...by mountains

8 | portstephens.org.au WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS

The traditional owners of Port Stephens land are the Worimi people. Walk proudly with them on sacred sand... see the majestic dunes standing guard over the Worimi Conservation Lands, as you’re welcomed to Country. The Stockton Bight sand dunes (the largest of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere) make a grand statement at an impressive 30 metres high with slopes up to 60 degrees and stretching over 32 kilometres of spectacular, untamed coastline.

There is no other place on earth where you can experience the likes of these monumental dunes. Whether you immerse yourself in the culture of these ancient lands or indulge your adventurous spirit with a myriad of bucket-list worthy experiences, you’ll be moved by this awe-inspiring place.

portstephens.org.au | 9 NATURE TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY Sometimes, when we can’t see the forest for the Challenge yourself to the Tomaree Head Summit trees, we need to take a breath and get back to climb and be rewarded with breathtaking views, the simple things. Back to nature. lose yourself in a subtropical rainforest, spot rare petrels and fur seals on Broughton Island or Discover coastlines carved by time, friendly experience the stunning bush tracks and coastal dolphins that seem to beckon you in for a swim, trails by mountain bike. salty air that takes your memory back to childhood beach holidays… when life was simpler. See the whiteness of a flannel flower, the turquoise of the bay and sunsets dipped in Nature has a way of bringing us down to earth saffron. Hear the call of the humpbacks and the whilst lifting up our spirits, making deadlines gentle movement of the tides. Be dazzled by obsolete, allowing time for stillness to take in the stars’ nightly performance and inspired by the moment, breathe deeply and re-engage mother nature’s brilliant show. This is why you our senses. get away... to take your breath away.

portstephens.org.au | 11 ON THE WATER STEP OUTSIDE ...straight into a postcard

Do you dream of finding a beach where cruise in the middle of the big blue bay or join a yours are the only footprints, with rockpools as swim with wild dolphins. clear as glass showcasing starfish and shells that Our incredible coastline dotted with glisten in the sun. 26 beaches and a bay twice the size of Sydney Surf breaks that give up their secrets, see Harbour is not only the perfect playground for underwater gardens at Fly Point where dolphins and whales but makes for a spectacular nudibranchs thrive and a bay that surprises you natural water park for you to explore. at every turn. Discover islands, lighthouses and The ebb and flow of the gentle Shoal Bay seals sunning themselves on the rocky shoreline. shoreline waves, the perfect barrels of Birubi Stand up and paddle or kayak on the still waters, Beach and the glass like surface reflecting swim with the marine life on an off-shore island sunset at Soldiers Point will entice and scuba adventure, ride the waterslide on a dolphin delight you. portstephens.org.au | 13 WHALES SEE A SHOW

Witnessing one of nature’s gentle giants breaching and tail slapping as they put on their Best viewing locations in Port Stephens: annual ocean show truly is a bucket-list worthy ■ On a whale watching cruise experience… some say even spiritual. ■ Barry Park, Fingal Bay ■ Boat Harbour Headlands Port Stephens is a world renowned whale ■ Birubi Point, Anna Bay watching destination located right in the middle ■ Fishermans Bay Headland of the Humpback Highway! Whales journey off ■ Tomaree Head Summit, Shoal Bay the Port Stephens coastline from cold feeding areas, to warm, shallower waters for mating, calving and feeding. See the whales as they migrate along the NSW coastline, spot humpbacks breaching and southern rights spy-hopping between May and November from vantage points along the spectacular coast or get up close on one of our eco-friendly whale watching cruises.

14 | portstephens.org.au DOLPHINS MEET FRIENDLY LOCALS

The 100 or so Indo-Pacific bottlenose So when you take a dolphin cruise you’ll see that, dolphins that live permanently in the waters although they are wild and free mammals, they of Port Stephens are not just an incredible are treated like family, with respect and care. eco-experience for our visitors they are a vital part The rocky coastal headlands and long white of our local community. In fact, most of the regular beaches of Port Stephens provide an ideal pods are known by name... Shirley, Smoky, vantage point for watching dolphins from the Splitfin and Nicky to name a few. shore, or join daily dolphin watch cruises. Make a day of it and have lunch on board, Since 1998, scientists (with the help of local cruise swim in the boom net, or make a splash on the operators, conservationists and volunteers) have deckside waterslide. been observing and studying the habits, If you prefer to get right up close and personal try condition and population numbers of the Port swimming with the wild Common bottlenose Stephens dolphins. Many whom have lived their dolphins. Port Stephens is the only place in NSW entire life in the bay. you can enjoy this experience of a lifetime.

portstephens.org.au | 15 SEE AND DO ADRENALIN TO ZEN ...and everything in between

You’ll never be stuck for something to do in Port Surprise the family on an adventure to Fighter Stephens with so many unique and incredible World and take control in the cockpit of a Macchi experiences to discover. Jet trainer or experience the twist and turns at Tobaggan Hill Park. Take time out and watch a sunset with bare feet in the sand or go full throttle on a quad bike over the dunes. Take a swim in the calm blue bay or TALK TO THE ANIMALS go swimming with the wild dolphins. Bring out your wild side and get up close The adventure starts here… and personal with native fauna and baby farm animals.

SADDLE UP FOR ADVENTURE Experience the unique Koala Sanctuary, take an eco tour at Tilligerry Habitat Reserve, hand feed Experience the majesty of the dunes by camel, the rays at Irukandji, take a cruise to meet the on horseback, with a 4WD tour, sandboarding or dolphins or interact with the animals at Oakvale on a quad bike. Wildlife Park.

Pull on a wetsuit and dive right in to discover our underwater gardens, surf the perfect wave or INDULGE YOUR SENSES jump onboard a whale watching cruise that will blow your mind. Take some “YOU” time... you know you deserve it! Play a round of golf, have a hot rock massage, Take a trek to the top of Tomaree Head Summit, catch the ferry to Tea Gardens for lunch, stroll find hidden beaches on a coastal walk or tackle through heritage buildings and along white the bush tracks on a mountain bike. sandy beaches. Taste fresh local seafood on a sunset sail, sip cocktails by the pool, dip your toe into a pedicure and browse the boutiques at JUST FOR FUN coastal villages.

The kids will love getting wet and wild at the Whether you want to get down to earth and waterpark in summer, testing their skills at back to nature, dive into an adrenaline-charged foot golf, putting the pedal to the metal in a adventure or indulge in luxury and relaxation go-kart or taking up the challenge of mini golf you’ll be delighted with the incredible or paintball. experiences that await in Port Stephens.

16 | portstephens.org.au portstephens.org.au | 17 OUR INCREDIBLE PLACES NEIGHBOURHOODS Beach, bay and park guide

Welcome to the neighbourhood! Here you’ll be able to explore the unique attractions and experiences of all of beautiful Port Stephens’ individual precincts. Whether you only have one day or a whole week - make the most of your time here and take advantage of our local knowledge to discover hidden treasures like secret walking trails, great sunset spots, where to get the best view of the whales or where to find the best fish and chips. Explore, enjoy and embrace… find out more at www.portstephens.org.au or visit a Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre (see page 5 for details).

Nelson Bay Map 1 O8

The heart of Port Stephens, Nelson Bay is the CBD of the Tomaree Peninsula and the main tourist precinct with its thriving marina, pretty foreshore, bustling shopping, cafés and restaurants. Many cruises also depart from d’Albora Marinas. MUST DO: Get on board a whale or dolphin watching cruise for an experience of a lifetime.

Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve 56 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay Foreshore is perfect for relaxing after a walk along the foreshore or a dolphin cruise. The grassed area provides a great spot for lunch with views across the Bay. Between Nelson Bay and Little Beach is Fly Point Aquatic Reserve, a haven for diving, snorkelling and spectacular views.

Little Beach Reserve Beach Road, Nelson Bay

The Little Beach foreshore has both a grassed and sandy beach area ideal for families. The jetty and boat ramp are popular spots where you can feed the pelicans. Little Beach features a disabled play area with wheelchair access to the jetty and water. Beach mobility chair available (see page 59).

Dutchmans Beach Reserve 1 Burbong Street, Nelson Bay

Dutchmans Beach Reserve or “Dutchies Beach”offers calm water swimming, grassy areas with BBQ’s for picnics and a fabulous playground for the children. There is a great walking path that takes you into Nelson Bay with spectacular waterviews.

Salamander Bay Map 1 L8

A service hub on the peninsula, Salamander Bay features a major shopping centre with supermarkets, fresh food, boutiques and specialty stores. The area is also a family entertainment hub with ten pin bowling, Toboggan Hill Park and the aquatic centre. MUST DO: Take the plunge and zoom down the hill on the toboggan run.

George Reserve 173 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay

George Reserve is a great, family friendly reserve with views out to Tomaree and Yacaaba Headland. This reserve features playground, amenities, beach access and picnic facilities.

18 | portstephens.org.au Anna Bay Map 1 L13

Anna Bay is the entry point to Stockton Bight sand dunes, in the Worimi Conservation Lands - the largest moving coastal dunes in the southern hemisphere. The 32km stretch of beach is a favourite spot for 4WDs, fishing and surfing as well as cultural and adventure tours. Must do: Experience the sand dunes by 4WD, sandboard, camel or horseback.

Birubi Surf Club Birubi Beach, Anna Bay

Lifeguard Beach season - September to April Off season - June to September patrol Professional lifeguards patrol weekdays from 9am to 5pm in spring There are no lifeguard services at and autumn and 9am to 6pm in summer. Volunteer lifesavers Birubi Beach during this time. operate on weekends from 9am to 5pm for the entire season.

Birubi Beach and Reserve Birubi Beach, Anna Bay

Birubi Beach is a huge expanse of beach which extends from Stockton near Newcastle to Port Stephens and is one of the gateways for 4-wheel drive vehicles to the famous Worimi Conservation Lands. Facilities include picnic area, disabled amenities and Kiosk and Café.

Robinson Reserve Corner Robinson and Fitzroy Streets, Anna Bay

Robinson Reserve has a picturesque southern view that overlooks Birubi Beach. This is a great location to have a picnic before having a swim. This is also the location of Anna Bay Skate Park.

Taylors Beach Foreshore Reserve 36 Albert Street, Taylors Beach

Located 10 minutes from Anna Bay, Taylor Beach Foreshore Reserve is a quiet shoreline dotted with tall pine trees and features a public jetty ideal for fishing. The grassed area and sandy beach makes it a perfect picnic setting.

One Mile & Boat Harbour Map 1 N15

Where the the bush meets the rugged coastline, known for its natural beauty, secluded beaches, coastline walks, rainforest and koala habitats. Get back to nature, learn to surf or try a spot of fishing. MUST DO: Spot the whales off the headland at Boat Harbour (May-November).

One Mile Lifeguard Facility 23 Hannah Parade, One Mile

Lifeguard Beach season - September to April Off season - June to September patrol Professional lifeguards patrol from 9am to 5pm in spring and Lifeguard services operate at One Mile Beach autumn and 9am to 6pm in summer, 7 days a week. from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

One Mile Beach and Reserve 2 Hannah Parade, One Mile

One Mile is a small township located adjacent to the Tomaree National Park between Boat Harbour and Nelson Bay. There is a shady picnic area on the reserve and the beach is a only a minutes walk over the sand dunes.

Boat Harbour North Headland 1 Ocean Parade, Boat Harbour

Boat Harbour North Headland overlooks the stunning Boat Harbour beach, a popular beach for families and great for whale spotting.

portstephens.org.au | 19 Fingal Bay Map 1 R10

A picturesque coastal village surrounded by natural bushland with a sweeping, white sandy beach and rocky coastlines. This family-friendly, patrolled surf beach is perfect to catch a wave, take a walk, or just catch a sunrise. MUST DO: Take a cruise to Fingal Island and discover Point Stephens Lighthouse.

Fingal Beach Surf Club 3 Marine Drive, Fingal Bay

Lifeguard Beach season - September to April Off season - June to September patrol Professional lifeguards patrol weekdays from 9am to 5pm in spring There are no lifeguard services at and autumn and 9am to 6pm in summer. Volunteer lifesavers Fingal Beach during this time. operate on weekends from 9am to 5pm for the entire season.

FINGAL SPIT WARNING The Fingal Spit is a beautiful spot for a beach stroll on low tide to Fingal Island, but it is important to realise that it can turn deadly.

■ Do not cross in either direction if ANY water is over the Spit due to strong currents.

■ Always check the tide chart before crossing.

■ On your way back from Fingal Island, if there is water over the sand - stay where you are and call for help.

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve 5 Marine Drive, Fingal Bay

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve and Fingal Beach is a protected beach ideal for families. The foreshore reserve has a large children’s playground, beach pedestrian access and car parking. The beach has a modern surf club with a restaurant and coffee shop. Beach mobility chair available (see page 59 for details).

Barry Park Marine Drive, Fingal Bay

Barry Park is located on the headland at the southern end of Fingal Bay Beach with spectacular sweeping ocean views in a natural setting. The park has some very scenic walking trails with an abundance of native plants as well as a whale watching platform.

Salt Ash & Bobs Farm Map 2 L10

The Salt Ash and Bobs Farm precinct is the food bowl of the peninsula with working farms and vineyards providing foodies with farm-gate fresh produce. The area has a unique hands-on animal adventure park, go-karts, paintball, brewery and more. MUST DO: Feed the baby animals at Oakvale Wildlife Park.

Williamtown & Medowie Map 2 K9

Williamtown is home to Newcastle Airport, the RAAF base, Fighter World aviation museum and access to the dunes for a quad bike adventure. Medowie boasts a championship golf course and many fresh produce stalls. MUST DO: Watch the fighter jets take off from the viewing deck then visit Fighter World.

20 | portstephens.org.au Corlette Map 1 M9

Corlette is a bayside area featuring relaxing shoreline walks, gorgeous waterfront parks and reserves perfect for picnics and cycle paths where you can ride into Nelson Bay. Take a stroll from Roy Wood Reserve around the headland to The Anchorage resort. MUST DO: Take the Bridle Path, spot the koalas and enjoy the waterviews along the way.

Bagnalls Beach Reserve 150 Government Road, Corlette

Bagnalls Beach Reserve is a great location to enjoy a summer sunset and water views. There are three areas to the reserve which provide access to the beach and connected by a popular walking/cycling path. Facilities:

■ Reserve east - playground, picnic area, BBQ, toilets, beach ■ Reserve middle - picnic area ■ Reserve west - playground, picnic area, public amenities with disabled toilets

Roy Wood Reserve 160 Sandy Point Road, Corlette

An ideal location for families with BBQs and picnic seating metres from the beach. It is a beautiful spot for water activities and to watch the sunset.

Conroy Park 70 Sandy Point Road, Corlette

A foreshore reserve with family friendly facilities making the perfect picnic destination. There are water views and a popular children’s playground.

Corlette Point Park 28 Corlette Point Road, Corlette

This is a picturesque, foreshore location with easy access to the beach for a swim - a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

Soldiers Point Map 1 K6

Located on a peninsula with stunning waterways, featuring a marina, jetties, boat ramps and calm swimming beaches - this is the perfect spot for boating, fishing and enjoying nature. MUST DO: Pack a picnic and head to Sunset Beach for a spectacular sunset.

Pearson Park Pearson Park, Soldiers Point

Pearson Park is located at the southern end of Sunset Beach with a grassed area and sandy shoreline ideal for picnicking and playing.

Kangaroo Point Reserve 123 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point

Kangaroo Point Reserve is a small park with sweeping water views to Tomaree and Yacaaba Headland and has beach access.

Spencer Park 2 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point

Spencer Park is adjacent to Soldiers Point Tennis Courts and is an accessible park perfect for picnics.

portstephens.org.au | 21 Raymond Terrace Map 2 H9

Spend some time in this historic rural town on the edge of the Hunter River… the perfect spot for waterskiing or picnics on the grassy river banks. Discover the rich history when you take the Heritage Walk and, if you’re lucky enough to be there in springtime, marvel at the purple avenue of Jacarandas. MUST DO: Lunch on the riverbank and stroll down historic King Street.

Boomerang Park Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace Boomerang Park is a large expanse of parkland covering over 50 acres. There is a off-leash dog area.

Bettles Park 1 Sketchley Street, Raymond Terrace

Bettles Park is a popular “Driver Reviver” stop with public amenities and picnic area.

Riverside Park 4 Hunter Street, Raymond Terrace

Riverside Park is located adjacent to the Hunter River and is ideal for a rest spot when driving or for a picnic with its scenic river views.

Seaham Park 75 Warren Street, Seaham

Seaham Park is in the traditional lands of the Worimi people and has been a significant focus for community gatherings for several generations.

Karuah Map 2 L5

Karuah is a tranquil riverside hamlet renowned for its oysters, house boats and fishing spots. Visit in October and discover some local history at the Timber and Oyster Festival. Grab your fresh fish and chips and picnic on the picturesque riverside. MUST DO: Taste the freshly shucked oysters from local oyster farmers.

Longworth Park 7 Barclay Street, Karuah

The park is a perfect foreshore location for lunch and is a popular driver rest spot and boating wharf.

Memorial Park 1 Memorial Drive, Karuah

Memorial Park adjoins Longworth Park via a scenic walk under the bridge and along the foreshore. There is an information plinth on the riverbank in this park that displays historic facts about Karuah.

Picnic tables Covered Fish washing Outdoor exercise Key picnic area Beach access facility equipment

Whale Tidal baths BBQ facilities Skate park watching Public amenities

Dog friendly Playground Boat ramp Cycle Public and pathways disability amenities

Pedestrian Kiosk / café Public wharf Bench seating pathways Coastal views

22 | portstephens.org.au Shoal Bay Map 1 R8

This heavenly hamlet is just 5 minutes from Nelson Bay CBD and handy to clubs, pubs, restaurants, cafes and water activities. It boasts a postcard perfect beach with a lighthouse at one end and the famous Mount Tomaree at the other. MUST DO: Walk to the top of Tomaree Head Summit for unforgettable views.

Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve 70 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay

The Shoal Bay Beach and Foreshore Reserve is one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Australia. The gentle aquamarine waters, white sands and grassed area make it a perfect family friendly beach for picnics and relaxing.

Tilligerry Peninsula Map 2 E10

Take a left at Salt Ash for the Tilligerry Peninsula leading to historic Tanilba Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Mallabula - all relaxed waterfront hamlets in nature’s playground. Don’t miss the Tilligerry Habitat Reserve - 9 hectares of flora and fauna reserve. MUST DO: Take the Tanilba Bay Boardwalk and spot the local koalas.

Caswell Reserve 4 Bay Street, Mallabula

Caswell Reserve is a foreshore park. An ideal family spot with ample parking space and a large covered picnic shelter with electric barbeque facilities.

Tanilba Park 18 Tanilba Avenue, Tanilba Bay

This park is perfect for families with a large, modern playground designed to cater for a range of ages, large BBQ shelter and beach access.

Peace Park 1 Peace Parade, Tanilba Bay

This park is set in a quiet bushland setting surrounded by native flora and fauna. It is a beautiful foreshore location for picnics.

Henderson Park 48 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage

This spot is popular for family and social picnics. The tidal baths, grassed area and large playground provide a great place for children to play. The large boat ramp and wharf is a very popular facility. The park is located within walking distance of shops, cafes and the marina.

Skate and BMX parks Boat ramps, public wharves and jetties

Skateboarding, scooters and BMX riding are popular recreational sports. Port Stephens Council maintains a number of public boat ramps, wharves There are seven skate parks that cater for beginners to skilled riders. All and jetties for boat and fishing enthusiasts. skill levels are equally entitled to use the ramps, however skate parks are Visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/play/recreation-in-port-stephens/ not an appropriate place for toddlers using mini-bikes or toy riders. beaches-and-foreshores Visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/play/recreation-in-port-stephens/ skate-parks

portstephens.org.au | 23 ACCOMMODATION STAY

There is nothing like waking up in a beautiful Make the most of the natural surroundings and room and looking out over a glistening pool to stay in a cabin planted amongst a Melaleuca a sparkling bay… you know you’re on holidays. forest, try glamping with a fireplace and a waterfront view and don’t leave until you’ve Start with a warm welcome from your host at experienced a few nights nestled into the one of our resorts, apartments, holiday homes, Koala Sanctuary. hotels, holiday parks, bed and breakfasts or backpackers - then enjoy as much, or as From backpackers with a sense of adventure little indulgence as you desire. Perhaps a spa and a dose of wanderlust to seasoned travellers treatment, cocktails by the pool and dinner longing for luxury at a sensational coastal served to the room… or maybe a BBQ and a getaway - Port Stephens has the perfect beach walk is more to your liking? accommodation to suit your style and budget.

24 | portstephens.org.au portstephens.org.au | 25 26 | portstephens.org.au DINING OUT SAVOUR

Offering a range of acclaimed waterfront Visit a lighthouse for a spot of devonshire tea and restaurants, hip cafés and impressive an irresistible view. wineries and breweries, the dining options in Port Stephens are matched by equally Head to Soldiers Point for a sensational stunning locations. waterfront seafood feast or discover the taste of France in a picturesque bay at Lemon Tree The abundance of fresh seafood sourced Passage. Take it easy and drop into the marina direct from fishing trawlers, and local farmers for a tasty wood-fired pizza and an icy cold beer! growing everything from oysters, avocados Venture to the local vineyard and boutique and stone fruit to figs and macadamias - brewery for a lazy Sunday afternoon of music, it’s easy for chefs to design menus inspired craft beer, wine and food or maybe the gin by the fresh local produce the region is distillery - is just the tonic! renowned for. Wander through Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay with Indulge in a glorious sunset dinner cruise sidewalk cafés and sensational coffee… it all adds across the calm waters and watch the bay to a wonderful smorgasbord of flavours to savour lights sparkle to life as night falls. and food experiences to indulge your senses. EVENTS WHAT’S ON

SUMMER

■ Christmas Carols and New Year’s Eve Celebrations ■ Australia Day Celebrations ■ Port Stephens Pro Surf Series ■ Peter Wilson Memorial Cup Junior Touch Football ■ NSW Game Fishing Association Interclub ■ Garmin Billfish Shootout Tournament

■ Wildcard Trials, Surfest

AUTUMN

■ ANZAC Day ■ Port Stephens Surf Festival ■ Port Stephens Triathlon ■ Sail Port Stephens ■ Spartan Race Port Stephens

WINTER

■ PCYC Nations of Origin

■ NAIDOC Celebrations

■ Love Sea Food

SPRING

■ TreX Multicross Triathlon and Tomaree Trail Festival

■ Karuah Timber and Oyster Festival

■ Port Stephens Toyota Surf Pro

■ King of the Box Surfing Contest

*Events are subject to change without notice. HOLIDAYS WITH PETS POOCH PERFECT

If you’re dotty about your dalmation, in love with Off-Leash Dog Exercise Areas: your pug, or just adore your labrador …it’s okay, we ■ Birubi Beach Reserve, Anna Bay (daylight savings understand. Here at Port Stephens we are just fine with 5pm - 9am; non-daylight savings 4pm - 10am). your canines… as long as you follow a few rules for ■ Fishermans Bay Park everyone’s protection. ■ Iluka Reserve, Boat Harbour South Headland Here is a list of the numerous parks, beaches and reserves ■ Marrungbangbaa Reserve (beach only), where dogs can be exercised off-leash. Some areas have Shoal Bay (Prohibited between 9am to 5pm). limitations on times and specific boundaries. ■ Bagnalls Beach Reserve, Corlette ■ Sergeant Baker Dr, Corlette To find out more - go fetch the “dog park maps” online ■ Tom O’Dwyer Oval, Nelson Bay at www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au ■ Caswell Reserve/Billy’s Beach, Tanilba Bay ■ Kooindah Park, Tanilba Bay ■ Alton Park, Raymond Terrace ■ Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace ■ Aliceton Reserve, Karuah

Fenced Dog Exercise Areas: ■ Fingal Bay Dog Park (adjacent to foreshore) ■ Lancaster Park, Soldiers Point ■ Coachwood Drive Dog Park, Medowie ■ Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace

Responsibilities of pet owners in NSW

■ If your dog is in a public place it must be under the effective ■ Greyhounds must be muzzled at all times when in a public control of a competent person (over 16 yrs old) by means of place, except if the greyhound has successfully completed an an adequate chain or leash. The exceptions to this are: dogs approved greyhound retraining program and the greyhound exhibited at a show or engaging in obedience or agility trials or a wears an approved collar when it is in a public place dog secured in a cage or in an approved off-leash area ■ Dogs are prohibited in children’s play areas, food preparation/

■ If your dog is being exercised in an approved area it must always consumption areas, recreation areas, public bathing areas, be under effective control of a competent person (over 16 yrs old) school grounds, child care centres, shopping areas and wildlife protection areas ■ You are not permitted to walk more than 4 dogs at any one time in an on-leash or an off-leash area ■ Some areas are off-leash but with time restrictions

■ If your dog defecates in a public place it is an offence not to ■ Off-leash areas form part of large reserve areas and beaches remove the faeces where boundaries must be adhered to.

portstephens.org.au | 29 HIKE OR BIKE TAKE A WALK TOMAREE HEAD SUMMIT - SHOAL BAY WRECK BEACH - SHOAL BAY Distance: 2.2km (return) Distance: 2km (return) Time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour Difficulty: Medium - Hard Difficulty: Easy Take the invigorating walk to the summit of Tomaree Head, This easy walk to Wreck Beach, through a lush coastal 161m above the Port Stephens entrance. Enjoy unparalleled Angophora forest, leads onto a small cove with beautiful sand views from the top. and open views of the ocean.

FORT TOMAREE - SHOAL BAY ONE MILE BEACH - ONE MILE Distance: 2.5km (return) Distance : 3km (return) Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes Difficulty: Medium Difficulty: Easy This easy walk on a paved track around the lower slopes Backed by sand dunes and bushland, favourable for of Tomaree Head brings you face-to-face with local military swimming, surfing and sunbathing the beach is an easy stroll heritage - World War II Gun emplacements, built in 1941. along the sand and be sure to keep an eye out for sea life such as whales and dolphins. NATIVE FLORA GARDENS - NELSON BAY Distance: 1km BIG ROCKY - FINGAL BAY Time : 30 minutes to 1 hour Distance: 2.8km (return) Difficulty: Easy Time: 1 hour These gardens feature local and Australian native plants, Difficulty: Medium diverse bird life, steps and pathways (some water views). There A sandy track leading to a rocky headland - ideal at low tide. are a number of Aboriginal canoe trees in and around the gardens. Formerly the site of HMAS Assault from 1942 to 1945. Discover more at portstephens.org.au/trails

30 | portstephens.org.au RIDE A BIKE BARTLETT CYCLEWAY - NELSON BAY - RAYMOND TERRACE TO MEDOWIE CORLETTE Distance: 11km (one way) Distance: 5km (one way) Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes at leisurely speed Time: 30-45 minutes at leisurely speed Difficulty: Medium Difficulty: Easy This route connects the two communities of Raymond Terrace From Bagnalls Beach to Little Beach / Inner Light Tea Rooms and Medowie. Starting at the Lakeside Leisure Centre carpark, the route passes Finnan Park Picnic Area, (BBQ and toilet via Dutchies, Nelson Bay Marina, Fly Point and Little Beach. facilities) then skirts the Grahamstown Dam shoreline. Next stop is the Grahamstown Aquatic Centre (picnic area) and then through the rural area of Medowie into the main shopping FINGAL CYCLEWAY centre. This is an easy ride for all users with minimal road Distance: 3km (one way) crossing points with the route being entirely off road. Time: 20-30 minutes at leisurely speed Difficulty: Easy OTHER TRAILS IN TOMAREE NATIONAL PARK From Fingal End of Tomaree Road to Barry Park via ■ Anna Bay Bore Line Fingal Surf Club, Fingal Beach and Barry Park Whale ■ Moorland Trail ■ Tank Trail Watching Platform. ■ South Gan Gan Trail ■ Shoal Bay Bore Line ■ Big Rocky Road ■ West Ridge Trail ■ Fenceline Trail ■ ZENITH TO FINGAL CYCLEWAY Shoal Bay East Trail ■ Skid Pan Trail ■ Distance: 2.5km (one way) Austral Street Trail ■ Met Station Trail ■ Time: 20-30 minutes at leisurely speed Kurrara Trail ■ Glovers Hill Trail ■ Difficulty: Medium (some areas require caution) Swamp Trail ■ North South Trail ■ From Zenith Beach to Fingal Cycleway via Wreck Beach and Sewer Line Trail ■ Met Station Link Trail Box Beach. Discover more at portstephens.org.au/trails

portstephens.org.au | 31 CONFERENCES

If you’re ready to trade in your whiteboards, suits and why Port Stephens is the new favourite destination for blue ties for white sand, board shorts and blue skies… inspiration, motivation, education and relaxation. then Port Stephens could be your ideal destination for a refreshingly different business event. Port Stephens business event venues are as unique as they are varied… from spacious, beachfront, luxury Expect to be welcomed by the warm hospitality and rooms overlooking impossibly turquoise waters to the charming coastal village atmosphere. Indulge bushland retreats and purpose built function rooms. in an abundance of nature’s gifts of beauty rich and rare as well as a range of venues, tours, activities and Whether it’s a board meeting, team building, or accommodation second to none. national conference you can rest assured we’re taking care of business. With our spectacular location, easy connectivity, wide range of conference facilities, memorable experiences For information go to our website: and professional, friendly people… it’s easy to see portstephens.org.au/business-events

32 | portstephens.org.au WEDDINGS

Whether you’re dreaming of a beach wedding, Spoil yourself with luxury accommodation for an eco-chic reception, or a luxury fairytale, your wedding night or honeymoon. Your family we have the locations, the experience and the and friends will love the range of accommodation people to make your wedding a celebration styles available. everyone will remember! With so many unique venues and stunning natural Amaze your guests as you step onto the white sand backdrops you’re bound to fall in love with a with a backdrop of clear, aquamarine waters or Port Stephens wedding. So, before you say I do... a woodland fantasy dripping with fairy lights, or say hello to Port Stephens! perhaps an Arabian inspired white marquee with belly dancers to greet your guests. Anything is For all you need to know about Port Stephens possible with imagination, good styling and a fabulous weddings, visit: wedding coordinator. portstephens.org.au/weddings

portstephens.org.au | 33 34 | portstephens.org.au ON THE DUNES Street, AnnaBay. Lookfor thebigREDbusandtrailer. parkattheendofJamesPatersonDepart fromthelower car comfortable, off-road 4WD vehicles Tours depart dailyinourrange modern, ofair-conditioned, ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ tour. Discovery onourTinCity history behindTinCity tour or experience & Dune the wiggle for pipis onour Beach massmoving coastalsand intheSouthernhemisphere, down thelargest Sandboard amazing StocktonBeach. Wesand dunetours and offer the ultimatebeach onthe ■ ■ ■ Dunes! theWorimisecrets, Sand adventurethe greatest ononeofAustralia’s kept greatest ifitisadrenalin SDA100 feet. So orjustcruising, offers sand dunesthatclimbashigh offer thethrillofriding SDA frombeginners tours totheexperienced cater and experienced Aboriginalguides. coastline (NOEXPERIENCENECESSARY) with our quad bikeandtakeinthegloriousviews ofthesweeping Customers ona400cc frombushtobeach ridesafely masscoastal moving sand inthesouthernhemisphere. inPort Dunes the WorimiStephens-largest Sand traversing themajesticandtraditionalof landscape experience“Cultural BikeRiding” likenoother, Quad Adventures Dune offers clientsan Sand exclusive Sand Dune Adventures ■ ■ Port Stephens 4WD Tours ■ ■

www.portstephens4wd.com.au 0249844760 0240338808 www.sandduneadventures.com.au Aboriginal culture tours toursHummer safari onthedunes Award winningquadbikecompany and abilities Join usfor afuninclusive experience for allages,sizes tourguides tourwithknowledgeablelocal escorted Fully GOLDMulti award winningtouroperator Adventure withaDolphinorWhale Watch combined Enjoy withacombodeal. Save aPort Stephens4WD tours Discovery Tin City sandboardingexperience &Dune Beach Adventures Sandboarding ■ ■ Shop2,55DonaldStreet, NelsonBay 2163 NelsonBay Road, Williamtown ■ www.facebook.com/portstephens4WDtours ■ www.facebook.com/SandDuneAdventures ■ [email protected] ■ [email protected] BOOK NOW! BOOK QUADBIKEKING.COM.AU PH: 0007 4965 AWAITS! ADVENTURES ALL OF THE KING portstephens.org.au | 35 ON THE DUNES 36 | portstephens.org.au ON THE DUNES ■ ■ Experience Dune An Unforgettable Sand Safari. orprivate Tin City There areOr joinus differentfor a hills for allagesandabilities. sized choose from. ofdifferent boards withavariety to stand upsandboardingstyles, less crowds andmore personal service!We offer bothsitdown and We mainlytofamilies,couplesandsmallergroups. Thismeans cater customers withaunique, personal andexciting experience. We are afamilyowned andoperated business wholove providing our Sand Dune Safaris ■ ■ ■ ■ surrounds. 7days. Open andtranquility peace ofourbeautiful trailsguided toexperience the Come and enjoy oneofourscenic Horse Riding Sahara Trails ■ ■ ■ Wednesdays) plusevery day oftheNSW StateSchoolHolidays. evenings.Friday We andSaturday operate sixdays (closed aweek tourswhat aphotoopportunity! Sunset are alsoavailable on Stephen’s world-famous towering dunes in thebackdrop... sand along the waters Ride with Port edge camels. one of our friendly for arideaboard Birubi Beach Come andjoinusonbeautiful Oakfield Ranch Camels

[email protected] www.sanddunesafaris.com.au 0425213096 www.oakfieldranch.com.au Bay Anna Beach, endofJamesPatersonBirubi Park, St, Lower Car 0429664172 0417 303165 Just 10minsfromNelsonBay owned andoperatedFamily NAME OFTOURCOMPANY GOESHERE NAME OFTOURCOMPANY GOESHERE NAME OFTOURCOMPANY GOESHERE NAME OFTOURCOMPANY GOESHERE NAME OFTOURCOMPANY GOESHERE LICENCE NUMBERGOESHERE LICENCE NUMBERGOESHERE LICENCE NUMBERGOESHERE LICENCE NUMBERGOESHERE LICENCE NUMBERGOESHERE ■ 9Port StephensDrive, AnnaBay ■ ■ [email protected] [email protected] ■ www.saharatrails.com C

A M ■ E www.instagram.com/sand_dune_safaris L Safaris

R PORT I

D DUNE FOR USEONNPWSORANGE STEP GREYSCALE USEONBLACK GREYSCALE USEONWHITE FOR USEONNPWSBLACK SAND E FOR USEONWHITE HEN ■ S Lower Car Park, endofJamesPaterson Park, St,AnnaBay Lower Car S ■ ■ ■ Passenger Tours 4WD Tag-Along & ■ ■

www.4wdtour.com.au www.portstephens.org.au 0411 296288 F a passenger your 4WDorcomeas Bring a difference The only4WDtourwith Book tours &attractions online ree driver training &sandboarding ■ Gan Gan Road, AnnaBay Gan Gan ■ facebook.com/4wdtagalongtours

won’t forget! Come down for anadventure theteam you andmeet holidays/public holidays) 10:00am-3:30pm (opening hours may inschool vary We departoursandboardingtours every 30minutesfrom ■ ■ are spectacular. metres high,that’s likea10storey building.Theviews alone over reach 40-50 andcan entire lengthofStocktonBeach hemisphere. The dunes stretch 32 kilometres, that’s the ride intothelargest mass moving sand inthesouthern our custom-builtoff-road vehicles for theshort,bouncy discover thehistoryofWorimi people. You willboard tours, or join usonourCultural Tour withMurrook and Slide down thetowering duneswithourSandboarding sand in theSouthernHemisphere onWorimi Lands. Conservation Come andjoinusonthelargestsystem mobilesand-dune withusat4WDToursStockton Beach RUs! Experience thethrillofslidingdown thetowering dunesof 4WD Tours RUs ■ ■

www.4wdtoursrus.com.au 0249819352 Tin City 4WDTourTin City (2hours) sandboarding unlimited Daily 2. Anna Bay - Gan Gan Road (Map 1,K14)page 52. Road (Map Gan 2. AnnaBay-Gan 2,J11)page54. (Map 1. Williamtown Lane -Lavis The twoaccess are: pointstothebeach BEACH ACCESS Vehicle2. Recreational Permits Area Vehicle1. Beach Permits There are twotypesofpermitsavailable: PERMIT TYPES ■ Lower Carpark, James Paterson Lower Street,AnnaBay Carpark, ■ www.facebook.com/4wdtoursrus road rulesapplyunderRoad Transport (General) Act 2005. isconsidered aroad and The Worimi related area Lands Conservation vehicleand display permit. Worimi avalid Lands Conservation mustberegistered All vehicles enteringtheWorimi Lands Conservation Beach Vehicle Permits call theVisitorInformation Centre on 1800808900. call visitwww.worimiconservationlands.com/vehiclefees or For vehicle permit beach current Worimi Lands Conservation Ash. BP servicestationsatAnnaBay andSalt Centre atNelsonBay, TheMetro atWilliamtown andthe You purchase your permitattheVisitorInformation can the Worimi Lands. Conservation Annual permitandthree-day permitsare requiredtoaccess BEACH VEHICLEPERMITCOSTS ■ [email protected] portstephens.org.au

| 37 ON THE DUNES ON THE WATER

Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park

Our spectacular marine park extends from Cape Hawke near Forster to Birubi Beach (north of Stockton Beach) and includes the Myall and Smiths Lakes, the Myall and Karuah Rivers and offshore waters to approximately three nautical miles. The park protects important marine habitats and species while catering for a wide range of activities such as fishing, boating, dolphin and whale watching, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and more! For details on your location in relation to marine park zones, weather and tide information, management rules and everything else you need to know when you’re on the go, download the NSW DPI ‘FishSmart’ app from iTunes or Google Play. Before you wet a line, please make sure you grab a copy of the PSGLMP user guide. Free copies are available from all outlets where recreational fishing licences are sold, local tourist information centres or via the marine park website.

■ 02 4916 3970 ■ Taylors Beach Rd, Taylors Beach ■ [email protected] ■ www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

38 | portstephens.org.au Visit ourwebsitefor dailyferry timetable. orEFTPOS(pay onboard theferry). cash in NelsonBay. Ticketsnotavailable fromthebookingoffice Ferries departfromthepublicwharfat40VictoriaParade orSMSBookings essential. 0411388380orbookonline. Call ■ ■ Tag usonsocial#moonshadowtqc inPortsecrets Stephens Island andFingalare trulysomeofnature’s bestkept picturesque, Broughton islands. uniqueandhistoryfilled twoofthemostbeautiful, Island Cruises:hopbetween bar,licenced restaurant andplentyofoutdoordecks. seating around theworld,auniquefood cruise. entertainment,fully Live Street Food Cruises: toNovember) mid-May (Seasonal majesticcreatures. incredible Highway’. offshore toencounterthese Joinusaswehead Whale Cruises:Port Stephensisknown asthe‘Humpback thrills oftheboomnetandslides. personal withourresident bottle nosedolphinsandenjoy the cruising offer two unique experiences. Getting up close and andSplash‘n’Slide DolphinDiscovery Dolphin Cruises:Our Experience isthedifference… Moonshadow ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ available.cruises BYO. from NelsonBaytoTea 7days Gardens Sunset aweek. classic timberferries depart Our Park. Marine Lakes Great Enjoy ofPort through a1hourcruise theheart Stephens fromNelsonBaytoTea ferry cruises Daily Gardens Tea Gardens Ferry Service [email protected] 0411388380 www.moonshadow-tqc.com.au 0249849388 Explore the local artgalleryandboutiques Explore thelocal Enjoy inTea lunchalongthewaterfront Gardens Spot dolphins TEA GARDENS FERRYTEA GARDENS ■ ■ 40VictoriaParade, NelsonBay Shop3,35StocktonStreet, NelsonBay Inspired by theStreetFood Markets

-

TQC Cruises ■ www.facebook.com/TeaGardensFerry ■ facebook.com/moonshadowtqccruise ■ www.teagardensferry.com.au ■ [email protected] ■ instagram.com/moonshadowtqc portstephens.org.au | 39 ON THE WATER 40 | portstephens.org.au ON THE WATER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ We provide: Sanctuaries. Park Marine discovery waters ontheidyllic ofShoalBay, andtheneighbouring adventure merchant,Come offering totalfunand visityour local Port Stephens Paddlesports ■ ■ above-water photos! commentary,educational and a4hourcruise to touch.Includestheswim, allgear, front ofthem-oftenalmostcloseenough withthedolphinsswimmingthe water in thebowsstrung between through ofa54’catamaran andpulled activity doesNOT takeplaceinanet.Guestsare attached toaline Join usfor thethrillofalifetime andswim withWILDdolphins!This Dolphin Swim Australia

www.paddleportstephens.com.au 0405033518 www.facebook.com/dolphinswimaustralia www.dolphinswimaustralia.com.au 1300721 358 Instagram :@portstephens_paddlesports Shop 25,47-51 ShoalBayRoad, ShoalBay Dock C,d’Albora Teramby Marinas, Road, NelsonBay Guided and Self Guided Kayak Tours Kayak andSelfGuided Guided Rental (for 2-3 People) Board StandUpPaddle Catamaran BoardStand UpPaddle Rental Rental Single andTandem Kayak FUN &ADVENTUREFUN Packages Picnic ■ [email protected]

■ ■ ■ ■ Let’s GoAdventures ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Shoal Bay SUP ■ ■ area yourself.area Bookingsessential. andexplore orSUPs kayaks the tours, orhire oneofourquality ononeofourguided with alocal inTea River Myall Paddle Gardens. Join usfor alazypaddleonthe Lazy Paddles ■ ■ ■ and beers available. ofwine withgoodselection Licensed ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ E Blue Water Sailing ■ ■ ■

[email protected] 3ShoalBayRoad, Opposite ShoalBay theBeach, On www.letsgoadventures.com.au

[email protected]

0448111331 www.bluewatersailing.com.au [email protected] DepartsAnchorageCorlette Marina, 0428 604460 02 49814331 0412 832220 xperience Port Stephensby withyour choiceof… luxuryyacht Pedalboards andWaterbikes By the Boat Ramp atShoalBay By theBoatRamp Licence coursesLicence Workplace First Aid,Boat&PWC hire includesAir&Nitrox &sales; Fills Snorkelling &SCUBA equipment PADI courses Dive andSnorkeltoursDive Delivery toyour holiday house SUP lessons and hires Accredited SUPinstructors Private Charterfor upto20people Private (4hours) Sail Luncheon (2hours) Sail Sunset (8hours) Day Broughton IslandFull +DolphinWatch Sail Harbour ■ ■ ■ [email protected]

Bookings:shoalbaysup.com.au Anzac Park, Marine Drive, Tea Marine Anzac Park, Gardens

■ ■ www.facebook.com/ShoalBaySUP www.lazypaddles.com.au

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ totheprotectionofdolphinsandwhales Dedicated Imagine Cruises

[email protected] [email protected] 0249849000

conditions apply. Charter optionsavailable from $350perhour, guided. Fully Fingal orBroughtonIslandEco-Walk, 3.5hours. beach. secluded the baydolphins as we cruise before swimming at a Eco adventure cruise, 1.5 hours. tospot Opportunity dolphins.Nov-April. someofourlocal scenery andmeet 1.5hours.Dolphin Watch Enjoy +Sailing, stunning Swim withwilddolphins,4.5hours. Sept-May. guaranteed. May-Nov. View whalesinNSW Whales Park. largest Marine or 90 minute Express.Whale Watch, 3 hour Sail or snorkelatpicturesque Nov-April. Providence Beach. Broughton Island,3hours. Offshorewatch. Swim dolphin Nov-April. sparkling waters provided. ofanoffshore island.Allgear Snorkel +DolphinWatch, 3.5hours. Snorkelinthe

■ DockC,d’ Book your tours and attractions online Albora Teramby Marinas, Rd, NelsonBay www.portstephens.org.au ■ www.imaginecruises.com.au

■ www.facebook.com/imaginecruises

portstephens.org.au | 41 ON THE WATER 42 | portstephens.org.au SEE & DO ■ ■ 160 people. upto course seat andour functionroom can We have an outdoorceremony siteonthe venue? wedding Looking for theperfect of thecourse and headlands. Bluewater GrillRestaurant, views balconiesallwithstunning180degree function centre, mainbar, sportsbar, TAB and area facilities,cafe/lounge From kangaroo tours to our kids playroom, we also have a purpose-built corporate golfday, socialgolfgrouporconference. destination,wedding CBD destinationfor your wearenext theideal familyholiday, shortbreak, from theNelsonBay theskirtofnationalparkandonly a shortwalk On experience for allgolfers. Airport. Just30minutesfromNewcastle for rounds enjoy costingunder$50mid-week, andagreat value great inthetop50courses inAustralia a range ofactivitiesfor allages.Ranked Golf CluboftheYear andPort StephensCluboftheYear 2018&2019, for Visit ourunique27-hole championshipgolfcourse, NSW voted Country Nelson Bay Golf Club ■ ■ (except ChristmasDay) from9amto5pm Daily Open to koalainpatients.*Subject to clinictimes. examinations* andadministertreatment carry out window asveterinary staff Visit theKoala Hospitalandtakealookthrough thehospitalviewing perspective intothekoala’s natural habitat. takes you up10metres intothetreetopcanopy offering aunique SKYwalk, walkway a225metre elevated andviewing platform that experience, Airport ontotheNewcastle educational before heading StoryWalk, animmersive Sanctuary Koalas onthemeandering experience allabout Visitors anopportunitytolearn totheSanctuary koalas. orphaned toensure first-classcare tosick,injuredand aKoala Sanctuary created Port StephensCouncil inpartnership withPort StephensKoalas has Koala Sanctuary Port Stephens www.facebook.com/nelsonbaygolf 0249811132 www.facebook.com/portstephenskoalasanctuary 0249880800 Port Stephens Your Official Guide to ■ Dowling Street,NelsonBay ■ 562 Gan Gan Road, Mile One Gan 562Gan

■ www.nelsonbaygolf.com ■ www.portstephenskoalasanctuary.com.au ■ [email protected] talks, feeding shows,talks, feeding playgrounds, picnic/BBQfacilities, Enjoy interacting with ourfree-roaming animals, keeper experience withupto70% ofouranimalswithin thepark. With theopportunityfor visitors tohave aninteractive exotic animals. ofanimals,fromAustralianvariety native, domesticfarmand willgetyouWildlife upclosetoSEE,TOUCH Park andFEELa Set on25acresofwide-opennatural bushland,Oakvale Oakvale Wildlife Park ■ ■ 10.00am -5.00pm daily(exceptOpen ChristmasDay) withinthegrounds. located Don’t forget about our Splash Bay Water which is also Park tractor-trailer ridesandonsitecafé. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ wonderful new activities: lagoons, hotshowers, Shelterhospital&some theSea world class, interactive aquarium.Featuring natural habitat IRUKANDJI HAS MOVED TO ANNABAY inthebrand new, #3outof121ThingstoDoinPort Stephens Rated & Ray Encounters Irukandji Shark www.oakvalewildlife.com.au 0249826222

[email protected] 0249822476 Zebra Sharks TourPrivate SharkFeedings: Tawny Nurse SharksOR wet inwetsuit the lagoonswithanimals,whilststaying dryinsocksor Shallows EncounterinSocksorawetsuit:Venture in also includesinteraction (petting, &amazingstaff feeding) Entry Pass includingSharkFood: Wonderful pass value 4 metrenatural deep habitatwithourlargest sharks&loads Tropical Snorkelfor 12+:An exhilarating experience in up to of animals animals of Lagoon Snorkel for ages7+ Coming soon:Lagoon experience for 12+ GoldPass:Irukandji includesallactivitiesabove, aspecial ■ ■ 2Jessie Road, AnnaBay 3 Oakvale Drive, Salt Ash Ash Drive, Salt 3Oakvale ■ Instagram: @oakvalewildlifepark ■ www.facebook.com/sharkencounters ■ www.sharkencounters.com.au ■ [email protected]

portstephens.org.au | 43 SEE & DO 44 | portstephens.org.au SEE & DO ■ ■ ■ and sangrias. into fabulouswines-sparkling,whites,reds from regionalNSW andtransforming these inWinemaking,sourcingDegree thebestgrapes Tynanchocolate to match. Mark has aMasters cellar door/winery. platters Cheese andartisan Free winetastingofpremium Tynan Bay WinesatourSalamander Tynan Wines ■ ■ maximise theirpotential. through groupcreativity supportand friendship, to an environment where members express their members uniquehandcrafted items. Providing andsells Gallery showcases Arts andCrafts.Our We Café. promote andencourageGarden thedevelopment of Free entry, openseven days 10am - 4pm. Weekend a week Arts Centre Port Stephens Community ■ ■ ■ delicious coffee. offers and homemade treats fresh meals, ultra uberfunplay clean, structure. Thecafé their smilesastheyexplore themultilevel, The kidswillburnsomeenergy andexercise Hours ofallweather, fun! airconditioned out kidssince2018. Parent Refuel Station-Energising parents &wearing Spirited Play Café www.facebook.com/TynanWines [email protected] 0402442614 www.facebook.com/spiritedplaycafe [email protected] Cultural Place, NelsonBay

0249822065 02 49813604 ■ ■ 3 ■ [email protected] 2/12 Innovation Close, Innovation Taylors 2/12 Beach / 141 Bay George Road, Salamander ■ www.artscentrenelsonbay.org.au ■ www.tynanwines.com.au ■ www.spiritedplaycafe.com.au

#portstephens #incrediblebynature Experiences Share Your ■ ■ 7daysOpen 9am-5pm with fulllaptiming. onour400mtrack upto12Karts Race allfromEurope. Go Karts, (ages 8andup, mustbeover new 130cm) Senior, Rimo-Schumacher by (ages5andupmustbeaccompanied anadult),new Junior Karts Come andjoinusfor afunandexciting drive inournew Double Go-Karts-Go ■ ■ ■ 8am-3pm. Public Closed Holidays.-Saturday Monday Open house-made icecream. products and Macadamia mouth-watering play yourself &treat of area toavariety whilethekidsenjoy plantation.Relax inthecafé the Macadamia Enjoy orlunchinthetranquil adeliciousbreakfast surrounds ofa GiftShop& Cafe Medowie Macadamia Farm ■ ■ Age 12yrs andover. occasion. special Cut loosewithusfor your next awesome games. excitement andhours offunwith Experience adrenaline pumping Hellfire Paintball www.medowiemacadamias.com.au

[email protected] 0249828888 0412 403342 [email protected] Cnr Marsh RdCnr Marsh &Nelson BayRd, BobsFarm 02 49819444 ■

10 Janet Parade, Salt Ash 10 JanetParade, Salt ■ ■ 672 Medowie Rd, Medowie

www.gokartsgo.com.au/nelsonbay-location ■ Facebook: HellfirePaintball Facebook:

■ ■ equipment andgolfcarts. equipment Pro Shopwithhire cafe, driving range, practice areas, and excellent greensitisamustplay for any golfer. facilities: Other Featuring 18holessurroundedby bushlandwithpristinefairways TopGolf Digest course. 100accredited NSW voted Horizons was Course, Favourite andisanAustralian 7 days withvisitors aweek, abletojoinany clubcompetition. Horizons isan18holechampionshipcourse opentothepublic Horizons Golf Resort ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Café. the FighterBeans enjoy welcome, atmosphere thewarm food andfriendly of great World isafamilyfriendly, totallyhandsonexperience. You also can Fighter Base, AirportadjacenttotheRAAF atNewcastle Located preserving Australia’s proud fighteraircraft aviationheritage to -FighterWorldWhere high tech historymeets is dedicated Fighter World 5 Horizons Drive, Salamander Bay 5 HorizonsDrive, Salamander 02 49820474 [email protected] 0249651810

Friendly guidestoenhanceyour experience fromAirTrafficvia live audiofeed Control operational AirForce follow Base, theaction Enjoy allthenoiseandactivityofan JetFighter Sit inareal including theiconicF-111 Be inspired by someofAustralia’s mostfamousaircraft Free parkingandWi-Fi 10amto4pmevery dayOpen (except ChristmasDay) ■ ■ 49Medowie Rd Williamtown [email protected]

■ www.fighterworld.com.au ■ www.horizons.com.au just aboutanything! parties, corporate events… birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, girlsday out, Christmas ■ ■ ■ We tailor a tour to suit your taste, can Region ofNSW orthemany coastalhighlightsofPort Stephens. tours HunterValley for thosewhowishtovisitthebeautiful Wine Heavenly Tours offersvariety ofunique, a professional, fullyguided Heavenly Tours ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ All weather familyfunfor allages! All weather Toboggan HillPark ■ ■ ■ [email protected] 0407 217

www.facebook.com/TobogganHillPark www.tobogganhillpark.com

www.facebook.com/HeavenlyTours.NSW.Australia.com.au 02 49841022 Visit the website or call for furtherdetails Visit thewebsiteorcall and group events available for children’s birthday parties and BBQ available for hire. Bookings area includekiosk,picnic Facilities dailyfrom 10am Open Jumping castles Indoor rock climbing Roller skating Mini Golf Giant maze Tractor train ride 1km tobogganrun ■ ■ 16Aquatic Close, NelsonBay www.heavenlytours.com.au

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ and muchmore... Merry-Go-Round Gyro Xtreme ride karz Kiddy modelpainting Plaster Splashdown game water budget and occasion... budget and occasion...

portstephens.org.au | 45 SEE & DO 46 | portstephens.org.au STAY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ asdemandishigh. Book early supermarket. sportsclubandlocal distancetocafes, In walking 3bedroom units. renovated ResortSeaside offers 2bedroomunitsand6 54self-contained recently Bay Beach. Fingal oppositebeautiful accommodationchoicelocated Great Seaside Holiday Resort entertained. track or playgrounds, there’s the whole family tons to keep cushions, tenniscourt,minigolf, apurpose-builtbike in the park - from swimming pools, splash parks, jumping When you’re notexploring there’s thearea, plentytodo wehaveeverything inbetween, somethingtosuitevery traveller. villastocaravan sitesorpremiumbeachside ensuitesitesand Accommodation comesinallshapesandsizes,from our Holidays hasyou covered. smack banginthemiddleofcoastlineaction,Ingenia holidayStephens andwiththree great parkstochoosefrom, holidays,When itcomestobeach few doitbetter thanPort One Mile Beach Ingenia Holidays ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A stone’s throw fromthebeach! Melaleuca Surfside camping and kombi van sites andkombivan camping with native wildlife ■ ■ www.facebook.com/MelaleucaBackpackers 02 4981 9422 Dune tours Dune Relax inauniquebushlandsetting

0249811533 FreeBBQ’s FreeWifi facilities Laundry playground Kids andtrampolines Pool andToddlers Pool Sixaccessible units Allunitshave balconiesandoutdoorfurniture private Allunitsincludefullkitchenandreverse cycle airconditioning [email protected] www.ingeniaholidays.com.au 0249821112 ■ Bookingsessential. ■ 0427 200950 ■ ■ Dorms, cabins, Dorms,cabins, 48 Marine Drive, FingalBay 48Marine ■ 426 Gan Gan Road, Mile One Gan 426Gan

■ 2Koala Pl, Boat Harbour

■

melaleucabackpackers.com.au ■

www.facebook.com/ingeniaholidays FINGAL BA Seasi ■ [email protected] de

Y Holid ay Resor ■ [email protected]

t

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Wanderers Retreat www.facebook.com/wanderersretreateco [email protected] 02 49821702

Close to sand dunes&NelsonBay Close tosand Koala habitat Walk MileBeach toOne Treehouse accommodation &eco In rainforest by thebeach ■ www.seasideholidayresort.com.au ■ 7 Koala Place,MileBeach One ■ www.wanderersretreat.com ■ Holiday PortBeachside Parks, by Stephens- Incredible Nature. beaches. friendly rooms andmuchmore alljustmoments fromsomeofthemostpristinefamily including resort swimming style kitchens, games pools,new amenities,camp yourself ‘Glamping’ tents.Enjoy inoneofourSunset ahugerange offacilities family, for thesimplegetaway, 1&2bedroomcabins sitesandgrassy ensuitevan powered orspoilandindulge campsite, inthePort locations Stephensregion.Choosefrom3&4bedroomvillasfor thelarge beachfront extendedin spectacular Stay atoneofour4award FingalBay, winningholiday parksofHalifax, Retreat alllocated Sunset ShoalBayandThouwalla Port Stephens Beachside Holiday Parks 0249880990 Halifax Holiday Park Halifax Fingal Bay Holiday Park ■ www.beachsideholidays.com.au ■ www.portstephenskoalasanctuary.com.au Shoal BayHoliday Park Thou Walla Retreat Sunset portstephens.org.au | 47 STAY 48 | portstephens.org.au STAY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Marty’s @Little Beach ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bowling Club, GolfClubandTennis Courts surrounding theresort. ofNelsonBay. intheheart centrally located withthe location Ideal balcony, bluewaters overlooking thebeautiful ofPort Stephens, Relax apartmentwithyour own inamodernself-contained private The Landmark Nelson Bay ■ ...a little sliceofheaven ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Retreat Port Stephens ■ 02 49849100 www.facebook.com/martysatlittlebeach Corner Gowrie Avenue andIntrepid Close, NelsonBay

www.facebook.com/TheLandmarkResortNelsonBay www.facebook.com/theretreatportstephens www.theretreatportstephens.com.au [email protected] 02 49821244

www.landmarknelsonbay.com.au [email protected] 0249844633

Set on4Acres and Business events welcome Private ToursClose toallthelocal &Attractions rangeA great offacilitiesandaccommodationoptions A private, relaxed setting dunes &peaceful backingontothesand &Groups holidayThe perfect destinationfor Couples, Families Resort pool&BBQ style facilities accommodation awardSelf contained, winning stunning beaches closetotwo location Ideal and functionpackages Excellent golf, conference wedding, and on-siterestaurant room, gamesroom steam deck, poolwithspaand Heated Wi-Fi and free rooms,Air-conditioned Foxtel ■ [email protected] ■ 4302NelsonBayRd, AnnaBay ■ 61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay NelsonBay 61aDowling Street,

■ ■ ■ onsite spa Book online… we’ve gottheplace! ■ ■ ■ Stay withus withus...List Winning Holidays www.portstephens.org.au Book Your Accommodation ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Marina Resort ■ ■ Holiday Rentals. and surrounds, atPort Stephens Nelson BayandstunningShoal Port Stephens,suchasFingalBay, holidayDiscover rentals inidyllic Holiday Rentals Port Stephens to dolphins, whales, beaches & cafés & cafés to dolphins, whales, beaches Bay Marina & Port Bay Marina Stephens Harbour 02 49814400 0415 714146 www.facebook.com/marinaresortportstephens [email protected] www.portstephensholidayrentals.com.au

www.facebook.com/portstephensaccommodation 02 49811577

www.portstephensaccommodation.com 44 hotelrooms Secure free coach & car parking parking coach&car Secure free Fabulous water views water Fabulous ofNelson Short breaks, holidays,Short breaks, groups, corporate stays -allwelcome Studio apartmentsthrough tofive bedroom houses Port Stephens. The largest range holiday ofselfcontained housesin ■

Free Wi-Fi ■

Conference facilities ■ ■ [email protected] ■ Street,NelsonBay 33 Magnus ■

■

Restaurant 19 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay 19 StocktonStreet,NelsonBay Swimming pool/

■

Walk ■ www.marinaresort.com.au

Resort features: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Mantra Nelson Bay All apartmentsfeature: for familiesandgroups.perfect 2 and3bedroomapartments penthouses, Walking distancetoshops,golfclubandmarina. Nelson Bay of five-star excellence. resort isahaven Hamptons-style ports,thisidyllic, beautiful whatisarguably oneoftheworld’sOverlooking most Regional NSW”. Restaurant running“BestSeafood year for thesecond - recentlynamed andTheWildHerring,whichwas Kitchen diningoptions,TheGalley whisky barandtwodecadent family and adult exclusive heated Lucca, pools, Moby’s mezzanine-style loftsuites-alongwithworld-class Spa luxurious accommodation - from spacious rooms to Breezy atitsfinest,TheAnchorage style waterfront offers Where thesea... luxurymeets Stephens Hotel &Spa The Anchorage Port ■ ■ ■ www.mantranelsonbay.com.au 0249164777 Instagram: @theanchorageportstephens www.anchorageportstephens.com.au 0249842555 Secure undercover parking accessLift toallfloorlevels BBQs Electric Children’s fountain play water area spa heated Gas lagoonpool 25m solarheated facilities Laundry balconies/courtyards Private kitchens selfcontained Fully planliving Open Separate bedrooms Air-conditioning self contained apartments in the heart of apartmentsintheheart selfcontained ■ ■ 1ATomaree Street,Nelson Bay Corlette Point Road, Corlette ■ www.facebook.com/mantranelsonbay ■ www.facebook.com/AnchoragePortStephens

■ [email protected] ■ [email protected] portstephens.org.au | 49 STAY 50 | portstephens.org.au STAY A placetorenew. Aplacetobeyou! holistic servicesandretreats. recharge witharange andreconnect of environmentsafe for visitors torefresh, facilityprovides atranquilOur and withinTheOasis. located The Wellness Centre Port Stephensis Perfectly for couples,families,groups suited andconferences. pet friendly. isonly6minuteswalk. MileBeach One andis cabins hasnineself-contained MileBeach atOne The Oasis The Oasis One Mile Beach ■ ■ ■ ■ 0249822801 www.facebook.com/theoasisonemile www.theoasisonemile.com.au [email protected] ■ 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour 5Koala Place, BoatHarbour ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ bacon. streaky crisp and ZucchiniFritters with eggs cooked orjustperfectly ChilliPave, thenowthe Sambal famousPea espresso, andunique. menuthatiscreative Try plusabreakfast residents ofNelsonBay,local servingbaristamadeSuspension afavouriteHotel NelsonisalsohometoTheLittle Nelcafe, ofthe andparks. shops,cafés -beaches, that makestheBaygreat offersBay’s Nelson premier accommodation. Walk toeverything Hotel Nelsonhasrecentlyundergone amajorfacelift,andnow Hotel Nelson 3-7 Government Road, NelsonBay 02 49164600

www.hotelnelson.com.au outdoor activityarea roomGym, and steam pool heated Fully FREE Wi-FiontheNBN ■ [email protected] [email protected]

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Port Stephenspremier entertainmentanddiningdestination Wests Nelson Bay Bagnalls Beach Road, Salamander Bay Road, Beach Salamander Bagnalls

■ ■ your needs. tomeet menuisdesigned KFC catering oroutonyour boat? Going tothebeach Hosting apartyormeeting? KFC Salamander Bay ■ 0249811344 www.facebook.com/westsnewcastle

[email protected] 0249810050 Conference andEvent facilities Bottle shopandlotteries barsof ourfullylicensed offering modern TAB facilities. Enjoy &refreshments serviceandicycoldbeer inone friendly tosuitalltastes-Bay BrasserieDining &Bay Cafe 7daysOpen for lunchanddinnerfrom 10amuntillate Open from 10.30amOpen daily Shopping Precinct Road Beach intheSalamander Road andBagnalls Point onthecornerofSandy Conveniently located ■ 88 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay 88 ShoalBayRoad, NelsonBay ■ Corner Sandy Point Corner Road Sandy and

■ www.westsnewcastle.com.au

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ThaiChineseCuisine ntic MalaysianAuthe -Singaporean Nyonya Chef.Master Sri Malaysia Restaurant ■ ■ ■ Austral Street, Nelson Bay ■ ■ ■ B andWorimiof thewater Lands. Conservation and lunch.Every tablehasanamazingview 7days your toes!Open between thesand almost feel for breakfast You location. istheultimatebeachfront Crest BirubiBeach can Crest Birubi Beach takeaway coffee, food andicecreams. pizzas are aMUST! food too-oursignature BBQ Platter and casual for great Visit usatBobsFarm Stephens Winery. spirits, beers andwinestobeenjoyed atMurray’s Brewery andPort curious, there’s aworldoffamiliarandquirkyaward-winning craft yourselves? Whether you’re a foodie, a cocktail lover, or just plain better versions way tolift your spiritsthantotrysomelocal for and ‘craft’ are highoneveryone’s‘Local’ prioritylistthis year. What Port Stephens Winery Murray’s Brewery and

www.srimalaysia-restaurant.business.site 0249841233 [email protected] [email protected] 0481249 438 www.facebook.com/CRESTBirubi 0249190446 www.facebook.com/MurraysCraftBrewingCo www.murraysbrewingco.com.au ook atableonline.isalsoopenfor Kiosk Lunch Tue-Sat, Tue-Sun Dinner Booking essential from$10.90Lunch Special ■ Shop3/50Austral StreetShoppingVillage, ■ ■ ■ 73 James Paterson Street,AnnaBay

BYO 3443 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm 3443 NelsonBayRoad, BobsFarm

■ www.crestbirubibeach.com.au

portstephens.org.au

| 51 EAT A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S

KARUAH RIVER TO TAREE TO PACIFIC HIGHWAY FROM MYALL RIVER MYALL RIVER TO PACIFIC HIGHWAY TO TAMBOI MUNGO D TO A BRUSH 1 O NORTH R

COAST R

A

TAREAN ROAD M I

N BUNDABAH CREEK PACIFIC HIGHWAY D

O

N

I R P TAREAN ROAD T H A 2 R KORE KORE CREEK M YALIMBAH CREEK

R BENETTS BEACH

O MUNGO BRUSH ROAD A NORTH Karuah D ARM Tea Gardens MYALL STREET COVE Tahlee CARRINGTON ROAD BUNDABAH ROAD 3 Carrington Bundabah TOUR SWAN BAY ROAD North Arm Cove PINDIMAR DEPARTURE Hawks Nest GARDEN BAY POINT ISLAND 4 Pindimar MYALL RIVER WINDA WOPPA Medowie JIMMY’S MEDOWIE CORRIE ISLAND BEACH STATE LITTLE FAME COVE CONSERVATION SWAN BAY 5 AREA

MEDOWIE SWAN BAY ROAD STATE BOONDABAH YACAABA HEAD ISLAND CONSERVATION NATIONAL AREA PORT PARK SWAN SNAPPER ISLAND 6 BAY (NATURE RESERVE) STEPHENS Soldiers Point Nelson Bay TOUR DEPARTURE INNER GUN 7 POINT LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE EMPLACEMENTS BEACH Shoal Bay TOMAREE S BAGNALLS O CORLETTE BEACH DUTCHMANS SHOAL BAY RD HEAD L D POINT BEACH LOOKOUT MOFFATS ROAD Mallabula I TANILBA E 8 TILLIGERRY R G POINT Lemon Tree S OV ZENITH BEACH ERNMENT RD T HABITAT D S P R O G H N Passage I LI SWAN BAY N Salamander Bay C DOW A T E GAN GAN R B WRECK BEACH O LS LOOKOUT CROMARTY A L F A D STEPHENS BAY D OR VE N LILY E D G A TWELVE MILE CREEK SHORE A HILL PEAK 9 B TOBOGGAN GOVERNMENT RD BOX BEACH Tanilba Bay Taylors RD O Corlette HILL PARK R Y Dangerous Tidal Beach SHOPPING BA OYSTER COVE N - Fingal Spit BULL CENTRE LSO S NE ISLAND TA A Y LA POINT L MA O ND Y TOMAREE STEPHENS OYSTER COVE ROAD TILLIGERRY R ER A S B W 10 E NATIONAL A TILLIGERRY CREEK C PENINSULA H PARK MARINE DVE

R Fingal Bay

D BARRY FENNINGHAMS D A PARK ISLAND E O LOOKOUT 11 V R I

BOBS FARM CREEK R N A D LIGHTHOUSE G CREEK S FROST ROAD N N D A FENNINGHAMS ISLAND E A G H O P R E

T Y

S D A

12 A T O B BOULDER R R ON BAY E O LS G P A NE SS SAMURAI BIG A BEACH E P NELSON BAY ROAD ROCKY RE (CLOTHING T OPTIONAL) N Anna Bay 13 O MARSH ROAD TO MEDOWIE EM TILLIGERRY CREEK Bobs Farm TOUR L 4WD & RAYMOND Salt Ash DEPARTURE AN ROAD KOALA PL. TERRACE POINT ACCESS G ONE MILE GAN BEACH RICHARDSON TOMAREE JAMES ROAD BLANCH ST. NATIONAL PATERSON TOMAREE MORNA POINT 14 D STREET PARK ROA NATIONAL AY N B PARK ELSO N BIRUBI TO SYDNEY / POINT KINGSLEY NEWCASTLE BEACH 15 AIRPORT STOCKTON BEACH Fishermans Bay Boat Harbour

DRIVE

OAKVALE OAKVALE FARM & FAUNA WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS WORLD

16 TASMAN SEA 0 1 2 3

KILOMETRES

Marina Lookout Golf Course Visitor Information Centre Walking and/or Cycle Path Boat Ramp Shopping Kangaroo Habitat

KEY Non Accredited Information Centre Tour Departure Point Hospital Patrolled Surf Beach Koala Habitat (in season)

52 | portstephens.org.au A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S

KARUAH RIVER TO TAREE TO PACIFIC HIGHWAY FROM MYALL RIVER MYALL RIVER TO PACIFIC HIGHWAY TO TAMBOI MUNGO D TO A BRUSH O NORTH R

COAST R

A

TAREAN ROAD M I

N BUNDABAH CREEK PACIFIC HIGHWAY D

O

N

I R P TAREAN ROAD T H A R KORE KORE CREEK M YALIMBAH CREEK MAP 1

R BENETTS BEACH

O MUNGO BRUSH ROAD A NORTH Karuah D ARM Tea Gardens MYALL STREET COVE Tahlee CARRINGTON ROAD BUNDABAH ROAD Carrington Bundabah TOUR SWAN BAY ROAD North Arm Cove PINDIMAR DEPARTURE Hawks Nest GARDEN BAY POINT ISLAND Pindimar MYALL RIVER WINDA WOPPA Medowie JIMMY’S MEDOWIE CORRIE ISLAND BEACH STATE LITTLE FAME COVE CONSERVATION SWAN BAY AREA

MEDOWIE SWAN BAY ROAD STATE BOONDABAH YACAABA HEAD ISLAND CONSERVATION NATIONAL AREA PORT PARK SWAN SNAPPER ISLAND BAY (NATURE RESERVE) STEPHENS Soldiers Point Nelson Bay TOUR DEPARTURE INNER GUN POINT LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE EMPLACEMENTS BEACH Shoal Bay TOMAREE S BAGNALLS O CORLETTE BEACH DUTCHMANS SHOAL BAY RD HEAD L D POINT BEACH LOOKOUT MOFFATS ROAD Mallabula I TANILBA E TILLIGERRY R G POINT Lemon Tree S OV ZENITH BEACH ERNMENT RD T HABITAT D S P R O G H N Passage I LI SWAN BAY N Salamander Bay C DOW A T E GAN GAN R B WRECK BEACH O LS LOOKOUT CROMARTY A L F A D STEPHENS BAY D OR VE N LILY E D G A TWELVE MILE CREEK SHORE A HILL PEAK B TOBOGGAN GOVERNMENT RD BOX BEACH Tanilba Bay Taylors RD O Corlette HILL PARK R Y Dangerous Tidal Beach SHOPPING BA OYSTER COVE N - Fingal Spit BULL CENTRE LSO S NE ISLAND TA A Y LA POINT L MA O ND Y TOMAREE STEPHENS OYSTER COVE ROAD TILLIGERRY R ER A S B W E NATIONAL A TILLIGERRY CREEK C PENINSULA H PARK MARINE DVE

R Fingal Bay

D BARRY FENNINGHAMS D A PARK ISLAND E O LOOKOUT V R I

BOBS FARM CREEK R N A D LIGHTHOUSE G CREEK S FROST ROAD N N D A FENNINGHAMS ISLAND E A G H O P R E

T Y

S D A

A T O B BOULDER R R ON BAY E O LS G P A NE SS SAMURAI BIG A BEACH E P NELSON BAY ROAD ROCKY RE (CLOTHING T OPTIONAL) N Anna Bay O MARSH ROAD TO MEDOWIE EM TILLIGERRY CREEK Bobs Farm TOUR L 4WD & RAYMOND Salt Ash DEPARTURE AN ROAD KOALA PL. TERRACE POINT ACCESS G ONE MILE GAN BEACH RICHARDSON TOMAREE JAMES ROAD BLANCH ST. NATIONAL PATERSON TOMAREE MORNA POINT D STREET PARK ROA NATIONAL AY N B PARK ELSO N BIRUBI TO SYDNEY / POINT KINGSLEY NEWCASTLE BEACH AIRPORT STOCKTON BEACH Fishermans Bay Boat Harbour

DRIVE

OAKVALE OAKVALE FARM & FAUNA WORIMI CONSERVATION LANDS WORLD N TASMAN SEA 0 1 2 3

KILOMETRES

If you need directions… just visit our friendly staff at the Visitor Information Centre at Nelson Bay or call 1800 808 900.

portstephens.org.au | 53 Bulahdelah 54 From Brisbane

| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S portstephens.org.au

To Gloucester 1 and Barrington Tops

To Bulahdelah

r r

e and Mid North Coast

e v

i v

i R

To Dungog and Barrington R 2

s h Tops National Park m a a i l u Myall l r i a W K Lakes ay w y s a tt e w 3 k h c u ig B H c ifi Clarence c Pa Town iver ll R ya M 4 Seaham H u n t e r 5 R i v Karuah Broughton e r Island Wallalong

Tea Gardens 6 Little Hawks Nest Swan Bay PORT STEPHENS From Dubbo and PORT STEPHENS-GREAT LAKES MARINE PARK the Golden Hwy Hinton Nelson 7 Morpeth Soldiers Bay Maitland Medowie Big Swan Bay Point Raymond Shoal Bay Terrace Tanilba Bay N Grahamstown 8 e Tilligerry Salamander w Lemon Tree E Lake Peninsula Bay n Sketchley g Passage la Cottage Fingal n d Road Bay H w Richardson Salt Ash y Tomaree 9 Peninsula To Maitland Heatherbrae Newcastle Anna Bay Kurri Kurri, Airport Cessnock and s Hunter Valley Land tion 10 Wine Country LavisWilliamtown Lane rva TOUR Hexham Tomago nse i Co DEPARTURE rim POINT Wo 11 M1 Motorway TOUR DEPARTURE from Sydney POINT 12

Newcastle N 13

Pacific Highway 14

Marine Parks Sanctuary Zones Visitor Information Centre Walking and/or Cycle Path Airport Copies of the Marine Parks map are KEY Non Accredited Information Centre Pacific Coast Touring Route Shopping available from the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre. MAP 2 MAP 2

DIRECTORY The people. The places. Contacts & locations

ACCOMMODATION Fingal Bay Holiday Park Fingal Bay 02 4988 0990 RESORTS, HOTELS & MOTELS Halifax Holiday Park Nelson Bay 02 4988 0990 Bannisters Port Stephens Soldiers Point 02 4919 3800 Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock One Mile 02 4982 1162 Central Motel Nelson Bay 02 4981 3393 Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach One Mile 02 4982 1112 Colonial Terrace Motor Inn Raymond Terrace 02 4987 2244 Island Leisure Village Anna Bay 02 4982 1207 Hotel Nelson Nelson Bay 02 4916 4600 Port Stephens Caravan & Camper Corlette 0438 022 425 Mantra Nelson Bay Nelson Bay 02 4916 4777 Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Anna Bay 02 4988 0990 Marina Resort Nelson Bay 02 4981 4400 Reflections Holiday Park Hawks Nest Hawks Nest 02 4997 0239 Mercure Newcastle Airport Williamtown 02 4033 8900 Reflections Holiday Park Jimmys Beach Jimmys Beach 02 4997 0466 Motto Farm Motel Heatherbrae 02 4987 1211 Shoal Bay Holiday Park Shoal Bay 02 4988 0990 Nelson Towers Motel 02 4984 1000 Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park Nelson Bay Lemon Tree Passage 02 4982 4401 Oaks Lure Serviced Apartments 02 4980 4888 Thou walla Sunset Retreat Nelson Bay Soldiers Point 02 4988 0990 Oaks Pacific Blue Resort Salamander Bay 02 4916 1200 Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION Shoal Bay 02 4984 8100 2 Dogs Cottages 0416 268 679 The Anchorage Port Stephens Lemon Tree Passage Corlette 02 4984 2555 Bay Escapes 02 4984 2616 The Landmark Nelson Bay Fingal Bay Nelson Bay 02 4984 4633 Beaches Serviced Apartments 02 4984 3255 The Oasis at One Mile Beach Nelson Bay One Mile 02 4982 2801 Cote D’Azur Resort 02 4984 9595 Wanderers Retreat Nelson Bay Boat Harbour 02 4982 1702 Ilanga Nelson Bay Nelson Bay 0412 435 763 Marty's @ Little Beach HOLIDAY PARKS - CABINS - CAMPING Nelson Bay 02 4984 9100

Big4 Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point 1800 827 300 Seaside Holiday Resort Soldiers Point Fingal Bay 02 4981 1533

Big4 Karuah Jetty 02 4997 5520 Shoal Bay Riggers Karuah Shoal Bay 0417 381 071

Birubi Beach Holiday Park 02 4982 1263 The Retreat Port Stephens Anna Bay Anna Bay 02 4982 1244

Emerald Tiki Village Caravan Park 02 4982 1422 Triview Unit 14 Penthouse Anna Bay Nelson Bay 0428 954 112

portstephens.org.au | 55 HOLIDAY LETTING & REAL ESTATES WATER ACTIVITIES

By the Beach Getaways 0407 616 921 Anchorage Marina Boat Harbour Corlette 02 4981 4975

Holidays By The Bay 02 4008 5010 Anglerz Corner Nelson Bay Lemon Tree Passage 02 4003 4828 Holidays in the Bay Various 0438 237 484 Bay Speedboat Adventures Nelson Bay 02 4984 3843 LJ Hooker Nelson Bay Nelson Bay 02 4984 2400 Boab Boat Hire Port Stephens Various 1300 002 622 Port Stephens Holiday Rentals 0415 714 146 Various Calypso Fishing Charters Corlette 0411 111 476 Port Stephens Luxury Apartments Salamander Bay 1300 679 559 dÁlbora Marina 1800 325 267 Stay Port Stephens Nelson Bay Nelson Bay 0409 121 049 Feet First Dive 02 4984 2092 Tomaree Linen Hire Nelson Bay Nelson Bay 02 4984 4451 Fish Port Stephens Estuary Charters 0434 370 687 Winning Holidays Various Nelson Bay 02 4981 1577 Lazy Paddles Tea Gardens 0412 832 220 BED & BREAKFAST Let’s Go Adventures Nelson Bay 02 4981 4331 Nelson Bay Bed & Breakfast Nelson Bay 02 4984 3655 Nelson Bay Boat Hire Nelson Bay 0419 631 988 Peaceful Palms B&B Raymond Terrace 02 4987 7576 Port Stephens Beach Fishing Safaris Various 0414 923 257 Salamander Beach Accommodation 02 4984 7270 Salamander Bay Port Stephens Paddlesports Shoal Bay 0405 033 518 Port Stephens Surf School BACKPACKERS Anna Bay 0411 419 576

Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers Shoal Bay SUP One Mile 02 4981 9422 Shoal Bay 0428 604 460

Samurai Beach Bungalows Port Stephens YHA 02 4982 1921 Soldiers Point Marina Anna Bay Soldiers Point 02 4982 7445 YKnot Charters Nelson Bay 0418 484 226 DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING AquaMarine Adventures Port Stephens Nelson Bay 02 4919 0469 ATTRACTIONS & TOURS Blue Water Sailing Corlette 0448 111 331 Aerologistics Helicopters Carrington 1300 359 435 Dolphin Swim Australia Nelson Bay 1300 721 358 Australian Reptile Park Somersby 02 4340 1022 Imagine Cruises 02 4984 9000 Nelson Bay Balloon Aloft Lovedale 02 4990 9242 Moonshadow-TQC Nelson Bay 02 4984 9388 Bay Helicopters 0427 439 977 Tea Gardens Ferry Service Various Nelson Bay 0411 388 380 Bay Scoot and Wheels Nelson Bay 0401 334 501

Boomerang Bikes 0414 848 284 SAND DUNE ACTIVITIES Nelson Bay David Grahams Golf Complex 02 4982 1960 4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours Anna Bay Anna Bay 0411 296 288 Escape Trekking Adventures 4WD Tours R Us Various 0422 372 273 Anna Bay 02 4981 9352 Fighter World Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides Williamtown 02 4965 1810 Anna Bay 0429 664 172 Galleries in the Gardens Port Stephens 4WD Tours Tea Gardens Anna Bay 02 4984 4760 Quad Bike King Go Karts Go 02 4981 9444 Williamtown 02 4965 0007 Bobs Farm

Sahara Trails Horse Riding Heaven Gardens 0492 207 851 Anna Bay 0417 303 165 Salt Ash

Sand Dune Adventures Heavenly Tours 0407 217 217 Williamtown 02 4033 8808 Various Sand Dune Safaris Hellfire Paintball 0425 213 096 0412 403 342 Anna Bay Salt Ash

56 | portstephens.org.au Hoofbeat Carriage Tours Saltwater Fingal Bay 0400 029 758 02 4024 2650 Various Fingal Bay Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Seabreeze Hotel 02 4987 1655 02 4981 1511 Heatherbrae Nelson Bay Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Sharky’s Pizza Shack 02 4982 2476 02 4984 9599 Anna Bay Nelson Bay Lemon Tree Passage Distilling Shoal Bay Country Club 0401 424 415 02 4981 1555 Lemon Tree Passage Shoal Bay Maitland Regional Art Gallery Sri Malaysia Restaurant 02 4984 1233 Maitland 02 4934 9859 Nelson Bay Medowie Macadamias Taj Tandoori Indian Restaurant 02 4981 5521 Medowie 02 4982 8888 Nelson Bay Myall Coast Tours The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar 02 4919 1502 Tea Gardens 02 4997 1427 Soldiers Point Nelson Bay Cinema The Nelson Way Restaurant & Bar 02 4981 2320 02 4039 9948 Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Oakvale Wildlife Park The Only Place Indian Restaurant 02 4982 6222 02 4984 4414 Salt Ash Nelson Bay Port Stephens Community Arts Centre The Point Restaurant 02 4981 3604 02 4984 7111 Nelson Bay Soldiers Point Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary The Poyer’s 02 4988 0800 02 4984 5827 Anna Bay Lemon Tree Passage Port Stephens Shell Museum The Wood Oven 02 4981 1428 02 4984 4800 Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Spirited - A Creative Play Café Valhalla Restaurant Bar 02 4982 2065 02 4982 1446 Taylors Beach Bobs Farm The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre 0429 999 127 Bobs Farm Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay 02 4984 5677 LOCAL PRODUCERS Toboggan Hill Park Holberts Oyster Supplies 02 4982 7234 Nelson Bay 02 4984 1022 Salamander Bay

Tomaree Aquatic Centre Nelson Bay Fish Market 02 4981 2848 02 4981 3330 Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Tynan Wines Nelson Bay Fishermen's Wharf Seafoods 0402 442 614 02 4984 3330 Salamander Bay Nelson Bay Zone Out Arcade Nelson Bay CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS Business Port Stephens RESTAURANT & CAFÉS Nelson Bay 0455 844 751 Bay Harbour Café Econetwork 02 4981 5017 0423 024 819 Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Blueys Nelson Bay Fingal Bay Bowls, Sports & Recreation Club 02 4006 5931 02 4984 1244 Nelson Bay Fingal Bay Broughtons at the Bay Horizons Golf Resort 02 4981 0865 02 4982 0474 Nelson Bay Salamander Bay Cookabarra Restaurant Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club 02 4982 6740 02 4981 1272 Bobs Farm Nelson Bay Crest Birubi Beach Nelson Bay Golf Club 02 4919 0446 02 4981 1132 Anna Bay Nelson Bay Dolphin House Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club 0410 538 819 02 4981 1459 Nelson Bay Shoal Bay KFC Pacific Dunes Golf Club 02 4981 0050 02 4916 0500 Salamander Bay Medowie Lil Buddha Rotary Club of Nelson Bay 02 4982 0286 0438 295 246 Salamander Bay Nelson Bay Lime Mexican Soldiers Point Bowling Club 02 4984 4403 02 4982 7173 Nelson Bay Soldiers Point Little Beach Boathouse Tanilba Bay Golf Club 02 4984 9420 02 4982 3215 Nelson Bay Tanilba Bay McCauley’s Bottleshop Tilligerry RSL Sports Club 02 4982 7211 02 4982 3889 Salamander Bay Tanilba Bay Murray’s Brewery & Port Stephens Winery Wests Nelson Bay 0481 249 438 02 4981 1344 Bobs Farm Nelson Bay

portstephens.org.au | 57 SHOPPING & RETAIL Colorfast Taylors Beach 02 4982 0026 A Beautiful Occasion 0428 643 196 Haddad Baker Salamander Bay 02 4919 5500 Nelson Bay Artisan Collective 0421 198 559 I Do Bespoke Ceremonies Nelson Bay 0411 556 079 Nelson Bay Bay Living and Garden 02 4984 1725 Leah Anderson and Associates Nelson Bay 0427 463 372 Taylors Beach Nelson Bay Locksmith 02 4981 3428 Paradise Signs Nelson Bay 02 4984 6962 Salamander Bay Plant Trade Nursery 02 4982 5095 Anna Bay Port Stephens Examiner Raymond Terrace 02 4983 8400 Port Stephens Packaging 02 4919 0004 Taylors Beach Port Stephens Self Storage Taylors Beach 02 4984 2000 Raymond Terrace Market Place 02 4987 7686 Salamander Bay Recycling Raymond Terrace 02 4984 6244 Salamander Bay Salamander Bay Square Salamander Bay 02 4982 0066 Riot FM 87.6 Nelson Bay 02 4984 4673 Salamander Village Florist 02 4984 7222 R Marine Salamander Bay 02 4984 2355 Nelson Bay Tropical Plant Rentals 1800 631 365 Salamander Bay Recycling Anna Bay 02 4984 6244 Salamander Bay Seafood Community 0419 200 719 Nelson Bay HEALTH & BEAUTY Talk Agency Tuggerah 02 4384 2577 Arteke Hair Salon 02 4984 1400 Travy’s Design and Print Nelson Bay 0434 061 612 Nelson Bay Nelson Bay Health Foods Nelson Bay 02 4981 2030 Urban Connection Life Skills Eagleton 0424 410 780 New Leaf Cosmetic 02 4981 2314 Wedding Road Nelson Bay 0410 474 135 Various Pizazz Boutiques 02 4984 4177 Nelson Bay MEDICAL Nelson Plaza Clinic TRANSPORT 02 4981 2555 29 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay Fly Pelican 02 4965 0111 Williamtown Nelson Bay - Tomaree Community Hospital OPEN 24 HOURS 02 4984 0700 Newcastle Airport 02 4928 9800 Trevally Street, Nelson Bay Williamtown Port Stephens Coaches Care For You At Home 02 4982 2940 1/23 Shearwater Drive, Taylors Beach 02 4981 4404 Anna Bay

NATIONAL PARKS & MARINE PARKS EMERGENCY AND POLICE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service CALL 000 Nelson Bay 02 4984 8200 Police, Fire, Ambulance Nelson Bay Police Station Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park 02 4981 1244 Taylors Beach 02 4916 3970 16/18 Government Road, Nelson Bay Worimi Conservation Lands Lemon Tree Passage Police Station 02 4984 8200 8 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage 02 4982 4753 Anna Bay Raymond Terrace Police Station 55/57 William Street, Raymond Terrace 02 4983 7599 Karuah Police Station 02 4997 5544 SERVICES 9 Engel Avenue, Karuah Bay FM Port Stephens 02 4984 4673 Nelson Bay Big Kiss Creative 0404 305 125 Various Brochure Express Nelson Bay 0427 404 009 Cactus Creative 02 4957 7199 Lambton

Coastal Kids *Var Various 0401 296 422 = Various locations.

58 | portstephens.org.au Produced for Destination Port Stephens by Cactus Creative ■ 0467 902 217 ■ www.cactuscreative.com.au

VISITOR GUIDE Printed in Australia by Ovato Published April 2021. All advertising and editorial enquiries: Destination Port Stephens 02 4981 2964 Photography acknowledgements: Destination NSW, Moonshadow TQC-Cruises, Leanne Maffesoni, Dolphin Swim Australia, Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, Irukandji Shark and Ray, Port Stephens Council, Gusha Visual Media, Kate Washington, Andrew Irish @am_irish, Port Stephens Beachside Holiday Parks, Murrays Brewery, Shoal Bay Country Club, Hotel Nelson, Thou Walla Sunset Retreat, Cottonwood & Co, Sail Port Stephens, Stories with Mel (Melissa Cox), The Anchorage, Salamander Bay Square and all other contributors.

Important disclaimer: Information contained in this brochure was supplied by individual operators. Therefore whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure accuracy of this information, Destination Port Stephens and its agents cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage, misdescription, inadvertent errors in bookings, or any consequence through the acts of default of any company or person engaged in carrying out any of the bookings of products in this brochure.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Port Stephens Visitor Centre can help you find appropriate accommodation, shopping and medical facilities as well as suggestions for short easy walks, fishing, swimming, sight-seeing, lookouts and adventures.

Beach Wheelchairs Beach wheelchairs are available and free to use at Fingal Beach, Fingal Bay and Little Beach, Nelson Bay. The chairs cannot be booked and are available on a first- come first-served basis. The Little Beach chair can be found near the accessible toilets and requires a MLAK Key to access (available from the Nelson Bay Visitor Information Centre). For more information about the Fingal Beach chair, call: Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving - 02 4981 1450 Fingal Bay Holiday Park - 02 4988 0990 Water Wheelchair and Beach Access Ramp - Council offers a disability access ramp at Little Beach, Nelson Bay which provides access to the water via a water wheelchair. The beach boasts lovely golden sand and disability play equipment, making this a perfect spot for families to enjoy the Bay. Please contact us on [email protected] or phone 1800 808 900 for assistance.

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS:

BAY FM PORT STEPHENS FM RIOT FM ABC RADIO AM 99.9 100.9 87.6 1233

For Accommodation and Tour Bookings: phone 1800 808 900 or visit portstephens.org.au

Share your Port Stephens experiences #portstephens #incrediblebynature