Port Stephens NSW Australia

Port Stephens is named the "blue water paradise" because of the beauty of its marine environment.

Port Stephens is in NSW, Australia and around a 3 hour drive north from Sydney.

Nelson Bay is a beautiful town situated in the centre of Port Stephens.

There plenty of things you can do in Nelson Bay itself, it also makes an ideal area from which to discover the rest of Port Stephens.

There are plenty of activities in the area to keep yourself and your family occupied. There are a variety of shops in Nelson Bay, so you certainly won't have any problem finding those holiday mementos. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of types of food, located along the coast and in the Nelson Bay itself. HOW TO GET TO PORT STEPHENS

Port Stephens Accommodation

A wide range of options are available for your accommodation in Port Stephens. From secluded resort style accommodation to unit and flat rentals, caravan parks and bed and breakfasts (B&B's).

Boat Harbour, Corlette, Bagnells Beach and Soldiers Point offers some excellent accommodation during the summer months which is more secluded, whilst Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay is more central though more hustle and bustle. The best time to vist Port Stephens is around November until just before xmas as the weather is generally good and the beaches and accommodation are quiet.

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Things to do in Port Stephens

Dolphin / Whale Watching

Well known for the many Bottlenose dolphins that live all-around Port Stephens, a dolphin watching cruise is an very common activity for visitors to Port Stephens. Most cruises depart daily from D'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay