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Food scene
5 star French Cuisine on the wharf. Not too expensive, if you can’t get a reservation for dinner you are able to walk in around 2 pm. They serve most dinner dishes at lunch as well as the brunch menu. 10 minute drive
25 locals recommend
The Poyer's
42 Cook Parade5 star French Cuisine on the wharf. Not too expensive, if you can’t get a reservation for dinner you are able to walk in around 2 pm. They serve most dinner dishes at lunch as well as the brunch menu. 10 minute drive
Closer to home just 20 mins away, open for breakfast and lunch under the macadamias
20 locals recommend
Medowie Macadamias
672 Medowie RdCloser to home just 20 mins away, open for breakfast and lunch under the macadamias
Cheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdLive music, large indoor outdoor bar/restaurant, casual scene
20 minute drive. Beautiful location by the beach. Good surf outside. Has car park. Near to the sand boarding facilities. However, because of those days is usually quite crowded. Magnificent views. Good coffee. Good food. Reasonable value considering the location.
65 locals recommend
Crest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson St20 minute drive. Beautiful location by the beach. Good surf outside. Has car park. Near to the sand boarding facilities. However, because of those days is usually quite crowded. Magnificent views. Good coffee. Good food. Reasonable value considering the location.
The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar
2 Sunset BlvdInner Light Tea Rooms
Prime spot up on the cliffs between 2 bays.
Neros Gelato Cafe
93 Magnus StHomemade ice cream, coffee, milkshakes
The Little Nel
7 Government RdBright and lively and busy. Have music or entertainment every afternoon/evening and after hours dance club
95 locals recommend
Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdBright and lively and busy. Have music or entertainment every afternoon/evening and after hours dance club
One of our favourites. Delicious dining overlooking a lovely little bay.
110 locals recommend
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeOne of our favourites. Delicious dining overlooking a lovely little bay.
The Boat Shed Cafe on Soldiers Point Marina
Sunset BoulevardFantastic for breakfast with a wonder menu selection with Greek flavor.
43 locals recommend
The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdFantastic for breakfast with a wonder menu selection with Greek flavor.
Swell Kiosk
10A Hannah ParadeSienna's Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant
85 Magnus StThe Marina Ice Creamery
6 Teramby RdGreat ice cream, lovely spot by the marina to watch the sunset
Sandpipers Restaurant
81 Magnus StAussie cuisine
Village Grind Coffee Shop
261 Soldiers Point RdGreat coffee shop in Salamander Bay
Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar
17-19 Stockton StChoose from a variety of over 50 pies
Nice cafe at Nelson Bay
71A Victoria ParadeAll day breakfast, lunch
Essence Espresso Nelson Bay
47 Donald StHome baked goods, breakfast lunch
Tin Tin Eatery
12 Teramby RdVoted best Chinese food by locals
The Kiosk
73 James Paterson StTake out at Birubi Beach
Pampa Flame Brazilian Barbecue & Burgers
New, haven’t been yet, rave reviews, sounds great!
The buoys at the bay
22 Yacaaba StreetSightseeing
The original settlement built in 1831 which has recently been purchased for a function venue. There will be high teas served in the future.
Tanilba House
32 Caswell CresThe original settlement built in 1831 which has recently been purchased for a function venue. There will be high teas served in the future.
Fingal Spit
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Shoal Bay RoadSpectacular views, a 45 minute walk to the summit.
Very lovely spot not known by tourists. There is a lookout for whale watching.
16 locals recommend
Barry Park Lookout
Pacific DriveVery lovely spot not known by tourists. There is a lookout for whale watching.
Zenith Beach Tomaree
1B Shoal Bay RdPort Stephens Shell Museum
92 Sandy Point RdPort Stephens Lighthouse
Lighthouse TrailImagine Cruises
6 Teramby RdRelaxing day trip over to Tea Gardens. Dolphins are generally spotted every day.
30 locals recommend
Port Stephens Ferry Service
6 Teramby RoadRelaxing day trip over to Tea Gardens. Dolphins are generally spotted every day.
One Mile Beach
Gan Gan RdBoat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout
Activities
Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides
Sand Dune Adventures
2163 Nelson Bay RdTanilba Bay Golf Club
988 Lemon Tree Passage RdSahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrLet's Go Adventures Dive Nelson Bay
8 Teramby Rd2019 industry winner
Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
35 Stockton StDolphin and whale watching cruises, boom net rides
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClSalamander Super Strike
270 Sandy Point RdOakfield Ranch Camel Rides
Dolphin Swim Australia
Teramby RoadSuper fun for all! If you prefer chill activities, you can play some putt putt golf, for the action heroes there’s laser clay shooting! There’s also a driving range and a baseball machine.
16 locals recommend
David Grahams Golf Complex
4321 Nelson Bay RdSuper fun for all! If you prefer chill activities, you can play some putt putt golf, for the action heroes there’s laser clay shooting! There’s also a driving range and a baseball machine.
Shark Adventures - Shark Cage Diving
11 Faure StImagine Cruises
6 Teramby RdMoonshadow - TQC Cruises
35 Stockton StDolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens
40A Victoria ParadeMust Do
My favorite place to relax is Birubi beach at Anna bay. You have a breathtaking walk along the beach and over 50 Km of sand dunes, spectacular at sunset. If you have a 4 wheel drive you can drive down to Tin City where the original Mad Max was filmed.
56 locals recommend
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StMy favorite place to relax is Birubi beach at Anna bay. You have a breathtaking walk along the beach and over 50 Km of sand dunes, spectacular at sunset. If you have a 4 wheel drive you can drive down to Tin City where the original Mad Max was filmed.
Another spectacular spot for views of all of Port Stephens. No walking.
52 locals recommend
Gan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill RoadAnother spectacular spot for views of all of Port Stephens. No walking.
Our area is known for koalas. You will often see and hear them in the gums in the front and back yard and around the neighbourhood. You can use the bicycles to ride down to Tanilba Bay and thru the Tilligerry Koala Reserve boardwalk. The Koala Habitat is open during the day until 3 pm. They will let you know if there have been any koala spotted that day. Stunning walk any time of day.
15 locals recommend
Tilligerry Habitat
2E King Albert AveOur area is known for koalas. You will often see and hear them in the gums in the front and back yard and around the neighbourhood. You can use the bicycles to ride down to Tanilba Bay and thru the Tilligerry Koala Reserve boardwalk. The Koala Habitat is open during the day until 3 pm. They will let you know if there have been any koala spotted that day. Stunning walk any time of day.
Sunset Park
Caswell CrescentJust a minute walk from my place. Spectacular sunsets, take some wine.
One of my favourite spots, a modern vibrant and popular spot right across from Shoal Bay. Great for after the beach or pre dinner drinks, lunch or dinner. Has live music most nights and DJ
95 locals recommend
Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdOne of my favourite spots, a modern vibrant and popular spot right across from Shoal Bay. Great for after the beach or pre dinner drinks, lunch or dinner. Has live music most nights and DJ
Local Eats
Tilli Thai
55 President Wilson Walk5 minute drive. Tasty food.
Paul's Fresh Bake
President Wilson WalkDelicious Vienna sourdough and more. Sandwich bar.
Anaitis
61 President Wilson WalkApart from being the only local coffee shop everything yummy !
Jade Court Restaurant
56 President Wilson Walk5 minute drive. Reasonable Chinese food just minutes away
Domino's Pizza Tanilba Bay
67 Beatty BlvdColes Tanilba Bay
67 Beatty Blvd5 minute drive
10 minute drive. The best local restaurant is in Lemon Tree Passage, which is approx 10 minutes drive called The Poyers. It is French and mid priced and the food is delicious, mostly seafood.
25 locals recommend
The Poyer's
42 Cook Parade10 minute drive. The best local restaurant is in Lemon Tree Passage, which is approx 10 minutes drive called The Poyers. It is French and mid priced and the food is delicious, mostly seafood.
Yummy food, great coffee, lovely service and great vegan, vegetarian choice, tasty homemade pies, awesome mexican crepes.
11 locals recommend
Lemon Tree Passage Marina
44A Cook ParadeYummy food, great coffee, lovely service and great vegan, vegetarian choice, tasty homemade pies, awesome mexican crepes.
Warm welcome and friendly environment. Excellent customer service with fresh and healthy food options.
Heather's Place
19 Cook ParadeWarm welcome and friendly environment. Excellent customer service with fresh and healthy food options.
This is a great family owned cafe and very popular spot for a quick coffee or a long lunch set by the macadamia groves Highly recommend. Just a 20 min drive.
20 locals recommend
Medowie Macadamias
672 Medowie RdThis is a great family owned cafe and very popular spot for a quick coffee or a long lunch set by the macadamia groves Highly recommend. Just a 20 min drive.
Portside Pizza and Kebabs
44 Cook Parade10 minute drive. A very popular local eatery in Lemon Tree Passage.
Now called John Dory’s Takeout / outdoor eatery, casual place for fish & chips, burgers etc.
John Dory’s Takeaway (kippys)
44 Cook ParadeNow called John Dory’s Takeout / outdoor eatery, casual place for fish & chips, burgers etc.