Guidebook for Boat Harbour
Food Scene
Great Views while you enjoy a morning coffee, lunch or an afternoon Beverage.
65 locals recommend
Crest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StGreat Views while you enjoy a morning coffee, lunch or an afternoon Beverage.
The Little Nel
7 Government RdGreat food & coffee. Popular with the locals.
Seabreeze Hotel
1 Stockton StWeekend Bookings essential.
Handy for takeaway or eat in.
Delivers to Boat Harbour - Small Fee applies subject to value of order.
10 locals recommend
Anna Bay Thai Restaurant
125 Gan Gan RdHandy for takeaway or eat in.
Delivers to Boat Harbour - Small Fee applies subject to value of order.
The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdFine dining for special occasions & great sunsets.
Family owned Greek restaurant. Huge meals. Value for money. Friendly staff.
40 locals recommend
The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar
2 Sunset BlvdFamily owned Greek restaurant. Huge meals. Value for money. Friendly staff.
Bar & restaurant popular with locals.
Tapas & Bar downstairs or A la Carte table service restaurant upstairs.
Bookings essential.
110 locals recommend
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeBar & restaurant popular with locals.
Tapas & Bar downstairs or A la Carte table service restaurant upstairs.
Bookings essential.
Taj Tandoori Indian Restaurant
30 Donald StreetFamily run Indian restaurant.
Inner Light Tea Rooms
views are amazing. Reasonable priced menu for lunch.
Cafe on the marina.
Enjoy a share plate & BYO wine.
Breakfast & Lunch Only.
Closed during poor weather conditions.
15 locals recommend
The Boat Shed Cafe on Soldiers Point Marina
Sunset BoulevardCafe on the marina.
Enjoy a share plate & BYO wine.
Breakfast & Lunch Only.
Closed during poor weather conditions.
Mod Thai Food & Noodle Bar
25 Stockton StCheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdOne of our favourites.
Pub style food & pizzas
Bluewater Grill. Great food.
Take your ID to sign into the club.
35 locals recommend
Nelson Bay Golf Club
57 Dowling StBluewater Grill. Great food.
Take your ID to sign into the club.
CAFE KIN
Great coffee @ cosy vibe. Outdoor garden area for a fine day.
Sharkys Pizza Shack
38 Donald StPizza delivered to Boat Harbour
Parks & Nature
Barry Park
Marine DriveBBQ facilities & great park for Whale watching. Walk out to the rocks.
Lifeguard patrolled. Tour operators meet here for camel rides, sand dune tours
56 locals recommend
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StLifeguard patrolled. Tour operators meet here for camel rides, sand dune tours
One Mile Beach
Gan Gan RdLifeguard Patrolled beach. Easy 15 minute walk from our place
Tomaree Head
The best views along a paved pathway & staircase
Fly Point
Victoria ParadeMarine park - Snorkelling. Be aware of the running tide
A peaceful place to visit. Take your time & take in nature. Miss the crowds by going In the afternoon around 2.30pm. Stop in at the Cafe for a drink & take a relaxing stroll along the Koala sanctuary treetop boardwalk. Closes at 5pm in Summer & 4pm in Winter. Last entry is 1 hour prior to closing. It’s a feel good place. Knowing your entry fee covers costs for essential care of Koalas.
21 locals recommend
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
562 Gan Gan RdA peaceful place to visit. Take your time & take in nature. Miss the crowds by going In the afternoon around 2.30pm. Stop in at the Cafe for a drink & take a relaxing stroll along the Koala sanctuary treetop boardwalk. Closes at 5pm in Summer & 4pm in Winter. Last entry is 1 hour prior to closing. It’s a feel good place. Knowing your entry fee covers costs for essential care of Koalas.
Entertainment & Activities
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClToboggan rides, Indoor rock climbing & more
Salamander Super Strike
270 Sandy Point RdSomething to do on a rainy day
Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides
Camel rides
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdSightseeing
Catamaran Dolphin Watch & Whale watch cruise.
Sunset sails during warmer months with BBQ.
Smaller more intimate groups.
35 locals recommend
Imagine Cruises
6 Teramby RdCatamaran Dolphin Watch & Whale watch cruise.
Sunset sails during warmer months with BBQ.
Smaller more intimate groups.
Lily Hill Road
Lily Hill RoadLilly Hill Look out.
Drive to the top & enjoy the panoramic view.
A visit to the Marina makes me feel like I’m on holidays. Browsing in the shops, indulging in an cream cone or simply strolling along the Nelson Bay foreshore.
61 locals recommend
D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdA visit to the Marina makes me feel like I’m on holidays. Browsing in the shops, indulging in an cream cone or simply strolling along the Nelson Bay foreshore.
Supermarkets
Coles Salamander Bay
Bagnall Beach RoadWoolworths Salamander Bay
2 Town Centre CctTwo Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba StAnna Bay SPAR
118 Gan Gan RoadWoolworths Nelson Bay
Donald Street