Nelson Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nelson Bay
With a population of 6,096, Nelson Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Nelson Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Nelson Bay
How to Get to Nelson Bay
Plane
Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest domestic flight to Nelson Bay departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.
Airlines serving Nelson Bay
Where to stay in Nelson Bay
Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $584 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay
Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay
Hiring a car in Nelson Bay
Hiring a car in Nelson Bay costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Newcastle Williamtown.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.