Port Stephens

Port Stephens, the Blue Water Paradise, is about three hours' drive north of Sydney on the  New South Wales Coast and only a short distance from Newcastle.

Dolphin Watching

The Tomaree Peninsula

The major tourist areas of Port Stephens are located on the Tomaree Peninsula - these are Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and Salamander Bay.  It is just a short distance to drive across the Tomaree Peninsula from the ocean on one side, to Port Stephens on the other.

The Tilligerry Peninsula

The Tilligerry Peninsula is known as the Koala Capital of NSW and sometimes koalas can be seen walking on the streets.  More often they are found lazing in the fork of a gum tree or feeding on their favourite leaves which are in abundance on the peninsula. 

This area provides a quiet family destination away from the bustle of the more tourist destinations. The main accommodation on the peninsula can be found in Lemon Tree Passage. There is a motel adjacent to the Bowling Club and a holiday park on the shores of the Tilligerry Creek

Other Attractions

Surrounding Port Stephens is a many small bays and headlands.  There is also an endless array of water sports and it is an ideal fishing and boating area. Other sports are bowls, golf, squash, bush walking, and tennis.

Excellent food and wines are available, with winetastings at local wineries and excellent restaurants and club facilities.   Williamtown offers an extensive military aircraft display and horseriding through the bush, or camel rides among the sand dunes of Stockton Beach are a favourite passtime.  For the bushwalkers, a walk to the tin Huts in the sandhills of  Stockton Beach are a must.  There are many bicycle paths to ride and the Tomaree National Park is just waiting for the visitor to explore.