The best of Port Stephens
Sightseeing
Beautiful way to spend the morning visiting Shoal Bay is a hike up to the summit of Tomaree Headland to enjoy some of Port Stephens best views and after you have worked up an appetite reaching the summit you can enjoy breakfast or lunch at one of the many cafe/restaurants in Shoal Bay
85 locals recommend
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Shoal Bay RoadBeautiful way to spend the morning visiting Shoal Bay is a hike up to the summit of Tomaree Headland to enjoy some of Port Stephens best views and after you have worked up an appetite reaching the summit you can enjoy breakfast or lunch at one of the many cafe/restaurants in Shoal Bay
Birubi beach is home of the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch on the headland and endless activities from surfing, camel riding or sand boarding down the giant sand dunes
56 locals recommend
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StBirubi beach is home of the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch on the headland and endless activities from surfing, camel riding or sand boarding down the giant sand dunes
Nice day out on the water is jumping on Nelson Bay Ferry that runs across the bay to Tea Gardens, where you can have look around at the little seaside village of Tea Gardens and enjoy a nice lunch before jumping back on the ferry to return to Nelson Bay
30 locals recommend
Port Stephens Ferry Service
6 Teramby RoadNice day out on the water is jumping on Nelson Bay Ferry that runs across the bay to Tea Gardens, where you can have look around at the little seaside village of Tea Gardens and enjoy a nice lunch before jumping back on the ferry to return to Nelson Bay
One of the best things about living on a peninsular is that no matter the weather and wind you can find a sheltered beach. One Mile is a beautiful beach surrounded by lush bush, it is a patrolled beach with plenty of parking and café. It is a beautiful setting for an early morning walk and home of Port Stephens Learn to surf with fun waves on the point and heavier waves up the beach, its a great spot for everyone to enjoy.
39 locals recommend
One Mile Beach
Gan Gan RdOne of the best things about living on a peninsular is that no matter the weather and wind you can find a sheltered beach. One Mile is a beautiful beach surrounded by lush bush, it is a patrolled beach with plenty of parking and café. It is a beautiful setting for an early morning walk and home of Port Stephens Learn to surf with fun waves on the point and heavier waves up the beach, its a great spot for everyone to enjoy.
Kingsley is a hidden gem, a beautiful beach to explore, sun bake and swim.
7 locals recommend
Kingsley Beach
Kingsley is a hidden gem, a beautiful beach to explore, sun bake and swim.
Experience
Port Stephens is home to some great beaches to learn to surf and none better then beautiful one mile. Local Luke Michalak along with his wife Alyssa created PS Surf School, along with his team of coaches they will have you up a riding in no time with lots of fun along the way. Tell them you are a guest of mine and they will be sure to look after you.
13 locals recommend
Port Stephens Surf School
Hannah ParadePort Stephens is home to some great beaches to learn to surf and none better then beautiful one mile. Local Luke Michalak along with his wife Alyssa created PS Surf School, along with his team of coaches they will have you up a riding in no time with lots of fun along the way. Tell them you are a guest of mine and they will be sure to look after you.
The iconic camel ride is a must full stop! If you have not done it before I promise you will not be disappointed, they are beautiful animals and the best way to see the beach.
41 locals recommend
Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides
The iconic camel ride is a must full stop! If you have not done it before I promise you will not be disappointed, they are beautiful animals and the best way to see the beach.
Oakvale Park is family fun for all ages, with plenty of animals to feed and pat it is a wonderful day out and why not plan to stop into Murrays Brewery on the way back for a delicious late lunch!
64 locals recommend
Oakvale Wildlife Park
3 Oakvale DrOakvale Park is family fun for all ages, with plenty of animals to feed and pat it is a wonderful day out and why not plan to stop into Murrays Brewery on the way back for a delicious late lunch!
Shark and Ray Centre is a unique experience the kids will love getting up close with all the incredible marine life!
60 locals recommend
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdShark and Ray Centre is a unique experience the kids will love getting up close with all the incredible marine life!
If you want to try out Horse riding you will love Sahara Trails, rides suited to all levels and for ages 4 and up. The team at Sahara are very experienced and make sure everyone enjoys themselves and their beautiful horses.
24 locals recommend
Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrIf you want to try out Horse riding you will love Sahara Trails, rides suited to all levels and for ages 4 and up. The team at Sahara are very experienced and make sure everyone enjoys themselves and their beautiful horses.
An Anna Bay icon that's enjoyed by many visitors with a range of activities from putt putt, driving range, 9 hole golf course, soccer golf, & lazer tag! Fun for the whole family
16 locals recommend
David Grahams Golf Complex
4321 Nelson Bay RdAn Anna Bay icon that's enjoyed by many visitors with a range of activities from putt putt, driving range, 9 hole golf course, soccer golf, & lazer tag! Fun for the whole family
Heart of Nelson Bay and a beautiful spot to walk around enjoy ice cream, restaurants, cocktail bars, game centre for kids and on your way out stop by the local Co-op to buy your fresh seafood
61 locals recommend
D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdHeart of Nelson Bay and a beautiful spot to walk around enjoy ice cream, restaurants, cocktail bars, game centre for kids and on your way out stop by the local Co-op to buy your fresh seafood
Port Stephens is known as the blue water wonderland, experience it at its best with range of cruise options available.
35 locals recommend
Imagine Cruises
6 Teramby RdPort Stephens is known as the blue water wonderland, experience it at its best with range of cruise options available.
Fun for the whole family racing down the Toboggan Hill! There is also craft, putt putt, rock climbing and many games at the Toboggan Hill Park
46 locals recommend
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClFun for the whole family racing down the Toboggan Hill! There is also craft, putt putt, rock climbing and many games at the Toboggan Hill Park
Enjoy free wine tasting with Port Stephens only wine maker along with a delicious cheese platter!
Tynan Wines
Enjoy free wine tasting with Port Stephens only wine maker along with a delicious cheese platter!
Food Scene
Spirited is a great little cafe offering amazing coffee and light lunches coupled with an indoor play ground to keep the kids entertained.
Spirited - A Creative Play Cafe
12 Innovation ClSpirited is a great little cafe offering amazing coffee and light lunches coupled with an indoor play ground to keep the kids entertained.
Must while visiting Port Stephens, beautiful lush setting amongst vineyard for a sunny long lunch. Plan ahead and book their courtesy bus.
58 locals recommend
Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay RdMust while visiting Port Stephens, beautiful lush setting amongst vineyard for a sunny long lunch. Plan ahead and book their courtesy bus.
A hidden gem. Holbert's Oysters at Salamander Bay sells direct from their water front property, BYO your wine and enjoy the sensational views in the sunshine with delicious local oysters and prawns
16 locals recommend
Holberts Oyster Supplies
52 Diemars RdA hidden gem. Holbert's Oysters at Salamander Bay sells direct from their water front property, BYO your wine and enjoy the sensational views in the sunshine with delicious local oysters and prawns
Beautiful restaurant on the waters edge where most on days the local pod of dolphins will swim so very close by
110 locals recommend
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeBeautiful restaurant on the waters edge where most on days the local pod of dolphins will swim so very close by
New greek restaurant in Port Stephens, amazing cocktails in a stunning location.
19 locals recommend
Atmos
35-45 Shoal Bay RoadNew greek restaurant in Port Stephens, amazing cocktails in a stunning location.
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
59 Shoal Bay RoadGreat food and atmosphere
You can't ever go wrong booking a Rick Stein restaurant. The fish pie is perfection!
21 locals recommend
Rick Stein at Bannisters
147 Soldiers Point RdYou can't ever go wrong booking a Rick Stein restaurant. The fish pie is perfection!
Little Nel does pretty and delicious very well! Insta worthy breakfast and lunch dishes with great coffee. No bookings required but I suggest you go early to get a table.
70 locals recommend
The Little Nel
7 Government RdLittle Nel does pretty and delicious very well! Insta worthy breakfast and lunch dishes with great coffee. No bookings required but I suggest you go early to get a table.
Two Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba StSourdough heaven!.. nothing more needed to be said!
No need to go to Italy for pure authentic hand made pasta! Dom, Pete and the team will look after you. Tell them you are my guest. You can literally taste the love poured into their pasta, with super easy take home ravioli ready to eat within 4mins of sitting in boiling water! I can guarantee you will go back for more
12 locals recommend
Pasta Di Porta
134 Gan Gan RdNo need to go to Italy for pure authentic hand made pasta! Dom, Pete and the team will look after you. Tell them you are my guest. You can literally taste the love poured into their pasta, with super easy take home ravioli ready to eat within 4mins of sitting in boiling water! I can guarantee you will go back for more
The CC with great food, music, and cocktails its always a great choice!
95 locals recommend
Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdThe CC with great food, music, and cocktails its always a great choice!
Gorgeous homewares attached to a delicious café. Your one stop lunch and shop, pure perfection!
26 locals recommend
The Home Interior
41 Donald StGorgeous homewares attached to a delicious café. Your one stop lunch and shop, pure perfection!
This one is for the dog lovers with four legged friends welcome inside and out, its a nice spot to eat or for a early cocktail if you are dining at Rick Steins (located in the same building)
29 locals recommend
Cheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdThis one is for the dog lovers with four legged friends welcome inside and out, its a nice spot to eat or for a early cocktail if you are dining at Rick Steins (located in the same building)
Is there anything better then a burger and hot chips after a day and the beach?
10 locals recommend
LJ's Cafe
150 Gan Gan RdIs there anything better then a burger and hot chips after a day and the beach?
Nelson Bay's famous Pie shop with endless creative pie creations... My favorite is the Fijian curry yum!
7 locals recommend
Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar
17-19 Stockton StNelson Bay's famous Pie shop with endless creative pie creations... My favorite is the Fijian curry yum!
Delicious authentic Thai, eat in or have delivered to your door
10 locals recommend
Anna Bay Thai Restaurant
125 Gan Gan RdDelicious authentic Thai, eat in or have delivered to your door
Salamander Tavern is a great place to enjoy good food in a family friendly atmosphere, there is a large undercover play area to keep the kids entertained. Call ahead and reserve the booths next to the play area if going with kids.
8 locals recommend
The Salamander Hotel
7 Town Centre CctSalamander Tavern is a great place to enjoy good food in a family friendly atmosphere, there is a large undercover play area to keep the kids entertained. Call ahead and reserve the booths next to the play area if going with kids.
Shop
The Boardstore Lab, Anna Bay's perfect little chilled out haunt. Enjoy your coffee in the sun and check out the beautiful homewares and apparel, you could even pick yourself up a new surfboard after your surfing lessons!
Sharee is the beautiful owner, a long time local who will be sure to look after you.
The Boardstore Lab
144 Gan Gan RdThe Boardstore Lab, Anna Bay's perfect little chilled out haunt. Enjoy your coffee in the sun and check out the beautiful homewares and apparel, you could even pick yourself up a new surfboard after your surfing lessons!
Sharee is the beautiful owner, a long time local who will be sure to look after you.
For all vitamins and health food needs Tanya at Nelson Bay health food has you covered. She can also make up wonderful herbal tinctures for many different ailments.
Nelson Bay Health Foods
7 Stockton StFor all vitamins and health food needs Tanya at Nelson Bay health food has you covered. She can also make up wonderful herbal tinctures for many different ailments.
Beauty
For when you need to book the beautician while on holidays, these girls will look after all your needs!
Heartspace Beauty Collective
33 Stockton StreetFor when you need to book the beautician while on holidays, these girls will look after all your needs!