Port Stephens Region Guide
Just two and a half hours north of Sydney in New South Wales, Port Stephens is known as Australia's "blue water paradise" and it's easy to see why! The crystal clear ocean landscape is also home to almost 200 bottlenose dolphins and migrating humpback whales! Luckily, a year-round warm climate makes this region the ideal place to visit in any season.
To see Port Stephens' famous wildlife up close, catch one of the many dolphin cruises or go on a whale watching tour. You'll see bottlenose dolphins and migrating humpback whales.
For another great view, hike 30 minutes to the top of the Tomaree Headland in Shoal Bay and lookout at the Port Stephens region.
If you're daring enough, go for a swim at Samurai Beach. It's sometimes called the North One Mile Beach, and you'll find it in Tomaree National Park. The beach is one kilometre in length. What makes it so different? It's a nudist beach, complete with a nudist camping area!
Naturally, seafood is popular in Port Stephens. The local favourite is fish and chips, but one of the best places to eat in the area is The Wharf Restaurant in Nelson Bay. It offers fresh of seafood and spectacular views across the bay.
For something different, have a bite to eat at Medowie Macadamias, Port Stephens' only macadamia farm! Through experimentation, they have developed a luscious range of their own Macadamia products to suit all taste buds.
Take a tour at Murray's Brewery and Port Stephens Winery on Nelson Bay Road. Finish off with a delicious lunch!
Looking to stay close to the water? Try some of the options along Marine Drive in Fingal Bay or Nelson Bay's midtown area. You'll find a great selection of hotels, motels, motor inns, beach cottages, and even boathouses.
Magnus Street, Shoal Bay Road or Sandy Point Road are other alternatives.