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Port Stephens, New South Wales

Fly direct to Newcastle from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. From there, Nelson Bay in Port Stephens is just a 25-minute drive.

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Where to stay in Port Stephens

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Corlette

Anchorage Port Stephens

Where luxury meets the sea. A seaside oasis with luxurious waterfront resort accommodation and decadent dining.

from $299
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Mantra Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay

Offering stylish accommodation including open-plan apartments and penthouses. Is walking distance to restaurants and shops.

from $154
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Bannisters Port Stephens

Soldiers Point

A boutique getaway surrounded by water with bay views.

from $220
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Hotel Nelson

Nelson Bay

A stylish, modern hotel in the heart of Nelson Bay with a range of room types.

from $172
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

One Mile

Deluxe glamping where you can get back to nature and wake up with the koalas.

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Shoal Bay Holiday Park

Shoal Bay

Opposite one of the most beautiful beaches in NSW, and is also pet-friendly.

When to visit Port Stephens

Port Stephens weather is mild and comfortable. Humpback and southern right whales migrate along Port Stephens’ beautiful coastline between May and November – this is a fantastic time to visit.

Autumn is ideal for outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing and adventures on the sand dunes.

Winter is an excellent time to watch the thousands of migrating whales as they head north on the humpback highway.

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy cycling, walking and hiking in the National Park and along the waterfront.

Summer is the best time to relax on one of Port Stephens’ 26 perfect beaches.

Travelling by air to Port Stephens from interstate is a breeze. Nelson Bay in Port Stephens is a 25-minute drive from Newcastle. Domestic flights to Newcastle are operated by Jetstar, Virgin Australia, FlyPelican, Link Airways and QantasLink.


Newcastle Airport’s car rental partners Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, and Redspot/Enterprise offer great rates.

 

Moonshadow TQC-Cruises

Nelson Bay

Meet resident dolphins and ride the boom net on the daily dolphin watching cruises or meet the humpback whales on a whale watching cruise.


Exclusive Offer:

Enter promo code “LOVENSWKK” to enjoy 10% off activities in Port Stephens on KLOOK.

This offer is only available for new KLOOK customers.

Sand Dune Adventures

Williamtown

Aboriginal Culture and quad biking experience traversing the majestic sand dunes and traditional landscape of the Worimi Conservation Lands.


Exclusive Offer:

Enter promo code “LOVENSWKK” to enjoy 10% off activities in Port Stephens on KLOOK.

This offer is only available for new KLOOK customers.

Port Stephens 4WD tours

Anna Bay

Have some exhilarating fun sandboarding and 4WD-ing across the sand dunes of the Worimi Conservation Lands at Anna Bay, which boasts the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere.


Exclusive Offer:

Enter promo code “LOVENSWKK” to enjoy 10% off activities in Port Stephens on KLOOK.

This offer is only available for new KLOOK customers.

Imagine Cruises

Nelson Bay

See the best of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, its environment, natural beauty and marine life.

Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Shoal Bay

Take the invigorating walk to the summit of Tomaree Head. As you hike the track, you’ll enjoy unparalleled views of idyllic Port Stephens and its coastline.

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

One Mile

Offers first-class care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas. Don’t miss an opportunity to see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.

Wild Dolphin Cruise with Swim Option

Nelson Bay

One of its kind experience – swim with wild dolphins and enjoy a stunning sunrise on this 4-hour cruise.

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters Admission Ticket

Anna Bay

Interact with sharks and stingrays. Learn about, pet and feed rays, zebra sharks and tawny sharks, and take an in-depth look at the importance of ocean ecosystems.


Exclusive Offer:

Enter promo code “LOVENSWKK” to enjoy 10% off activities in Port Stephens on KLOOK.

This offer is only available for new KLOOK customers.

Port Stephens Bush, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Anna Bay

Bring your own 4WD and a tag-along guide will explore the bushlands with you, soaking up the sight of beautiful beaches and dramatic sand dunes with 4WD Tag-Along Tours.

Private Equine Encounters in Eagleton

Eagleton

A fun experience learning about horses without actually riding them! In teams you will guide a horse through an obstacle course, learning about horsemanship and how to connect and communicate with your horse with Urban Connection Life Skills

Beach & Dune

Anna Bay

Take a stroll on the beach with guides giving brief commentary about the beach, and to show you the local Pipis, where to find them. Then drive up into the dunes for sandboarding adventure.

Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

Port Stephens

Experience the thrill of surfing down some of the largest sand dunes on Stockton Beach with 4WD TOURS R US. Pair an exciting 4WD adventure up massive sand dunes with unlimited sand boarding fun.