Local Guide

Welcome to our guide to all the best eats, drink, beaches and places to explore in Port Stephens. 

 Eat & Drink

 

Little Nel Cafe

https://littlenel.com.au/

In House Kitchen

https://www.thehomeinterior.com.au/pages/in-house-kitchen

 

Mermaids At Shoal Bay

https://www.shoalbaycountryclub.com.au/eat-drink/breakfast/

Inner Light Tea Rooms

https://www.innerlighttearooms.com.au/

 

Crest Cafe Birubi Beach

https://crestbirubibeach.com.au/

Little Beach Boat House

https://littlebeachboathouse.com.au/

 

Rick Stein at Bannisters

https://www.bannisters.com.au/venue/rick-stein-port-stephens/

Bannisters Terrace Bar - Julio’s

https://www.bannisters.com.au/venue/julios/

 

Cheeky Dog

https://www.cheekydogbar.com/

Shoal Bay Country Club

https://www.shoalbaycountryclub.com.au/eat-drink/lunch-dinner/

 

Lime Mexican Nelson Bay

https://limemexican.com.au/nelson-bay/

Murrays Brewery - Very Family Friendly

https://murraysbrewingco.com.au/

 

Salamander Bay Hotel - Very Family Friendly

http://www.salamanderhotel.com.au/kids-playground-cabanas/

Seabreeze Hotel

https://www.seabreezehotel.com.au/restaurant/

 

Zenith Restaurant, Cafe & Bar

https://zenithrestaurant.com.au/

Cafe KIN

https://cafekin.com/

 

See & Do

 

Tomaree Head Summit Walk

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/tomaree-head-summit-walk

Splash Waterpark Nelson Bay

Check website for opening times as it may be closed during off peak season.

https://splashwaterpark.com.au/location/nelson-bay/

Port Stephens Surf School

https://portstephenssurfschool.com.au/book-now/details/79740/one-mile-beach-group-surfing-lessons/

Fingal Spit

Please read and beware of safey information on the Nation Parks webite.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/point-stephens-lighthouse-and-fingal-island

 

Sunset Camel Rides

https://www.oakfieldranch.com.au/

Dolphin Watch and Whale Watch in winter

https://moonshadow-tqc.com.au/

 

Paddle Board & Kayak Hire

https://paddleportstephens.com.au/

Sand Dune 4wd & Sandboarding Tours

https://4wdtoursrus.com.au/

 

Spirited - Indoor Play center

https://www.spiritedplaycafe.com.au/

Oak Vale Farm

https://oakvalewildlife.com.au/

 

Nelson Bay Jet Ski Hire

https://www.nelsonbayjetskihire.com.au/

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

https://sharkencounters.com.au/

For My Senses Cooking Class

https://www.formysensescatering.com/copy-of-private-event

Dolphin Swim Australia

https://dolphinswimaustralia.com.au/

Feet First Dive

https://feetfirstdive.com.au/

Toboggan Hill Park

http://www.tobogganhillpark.com/

 

Nelson Bay Golf Course

https://www.nelsonbaygolf.com/

Horizons Golf Course

https://horizons.com.au/the-course/

 

Fishing Charters

http://fishportstephensestuarycharters.com/

Ferry Trip to Tea Gardens

https://teagardensferry.com.au/ferry-to-tea-gardens/

Beaches to visit

 

Bagnalls Beach

Dutchies Beach

Roywood Reserve

Nelson Bay Marina

Shoal Bay Beach

Fly Point Beach

Zenith

Fingal Bay Beach

One Mile Beach

Birubi Beach