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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nelson Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Coolangatta and takes around 1h 15m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

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 Coolangatta and takes around 1h 15m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (313 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $574 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay

Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$106+
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$188+
Marina Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$162+

Hiring a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.