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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shoal Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shoal Bay

With a population of 1.957, Shoal Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shoal Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shoal Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shoal Bay

Plane

Although Shoal Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 33 km from Shoal Bay. The shortest domestic flight to Shoal Bay departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Shoal Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 157 km from Shoal Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Shoal Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 33 km from Shoal Bay. The shortest domestic flight to Shoal Bay departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Shoal Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 157 km from Shoal Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Shoal Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Shoal Bay

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shoal Bay

Average rates range from around $270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $737 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shoal Bay

Most booked hotels in Shoal Bay

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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Hiring a car in Shoal Bay

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Shoal Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Shoal Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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