Port Stephens
Australia · New South Wales · 5 m
Description
Port Stephens is a picturesque coastal region in New South Wales, around two and a half hours north of Sydney, known for its turquoise bays, sweeping sandy beaches and abundant marine life. The area around Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay offers sheltered swimming spots, surf beaches and excellent opportunities to see resident bottlenose dolphins and migrating whales. Natural highlights include the vast sand dunes of the Worimi Conservation Lands at Stockton Bight and Tomaree National Park, home to the panoramic Tomaree Head lookout. Combining relaxed seaside towns with water sports, hiking and memorable wildlife encounters, Port Stephens is one of the most diverse coastal destinations north of Sydney.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – January
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tomaree Head Summit Walk
- Port Stephens Dolphin Watching
- Stockton Bight Sand Dunes
- Sandboarding on Stockton Bight
- 4WD & Quad Biking on Stockton Bight
- Shoal Bay
- Zenith Beach
- Tomaree National Park
- Nelson Bay & d'Albora Marinas
- Humpback Whale Watching (May - November)
- Fly Point Aquatic Reserve Snorkelling
- Fly Point Aquatic Reserve Diving
- Little Beach
- Fingal Bay & Fingal Spit
- One Mile Beach
- Birubi Beach
- Gan Gan Lookout
- Barry Park & Fingal Headland
- Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park
- Broughton Island
- Broughton Island Snorkelling & Diving
- Port Stephens Kayaking
- Port Stephens Sailing
- Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
- Tilligerry Habitat
- Oakvale Wildlife Park
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry