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Nelson Bay is located on the southern shores of Port Stephens and is the tourism hub of the region. If you want stay where the action is in Port Stephens, then Nelson Bay is the place. Here you will find an extensive selection of accommodation, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Nelson Bay is the main centre for dolphin watching cruises, whale watching cruises, and a host of water activities.

Nelson Bay Attractions

The main attractions of Port Stephens region are easily accessible from Nelson Bay. Here are our top things to do in and around Nelson Bay:

Take a cruise to see the dolphins that reside in the waters of Port Stephens harbour
Do a whale watching cruise (whale watching season is August-November)
Catch a ferry to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest
Take a 4WD tour on the Stockton Beach sand dunes
Go snorkelling at Fly Point
Do a walk in the Tomaree National Park
See a koala on the Tilligerry Peninsula
Visit Nelson Head Heritage Light House Cottage & Reserve
Go surfing on one of the many excellent beaches
Visit the Myall Lakes National Park

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More Nelson Bay Attractions

D'Albora Marinas

D'Albora Marinas is a waterfront shopping village featuring boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bars, accommodation and marina.

Nelson Bay Golf Club

Where: Dowling St, Nelson Bay
Telephone: 02-4981-1132
Website: www.nelsonbaygolf.com

Nelson Bay Tennis Club

Open 7 days a week, Nelson Bay Tennis Club has 8 courts (flood lights for night tennis) and is located in a bush setting with water views.

Where: 61 Dowling St, Nelson Bay
Telephone: 02-4981-4090
Website: www.nelsonbaytennis.com.au

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Oil and watercolour paintings, a unique display or pottery, china, patchwork, woodwork, spinning and weaving. Handcrafted gifts and cards.

Open: 10am-4pm, 7 days
Where: Shoal Bay Rd, Nelson Bay (turn at football field)
Telephone: 02-4981-3604
Website: www.artscentre.nelsonbay.com

Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre

Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay
Telephone: 1800-808-900

Toboggan Hill Park

Something for all the family - tobogganing, indoor rock climbing, electronic games, mini golf, jumping castle, giant maze, remote controlled cars and boats plus more.

Open: 10am-4.30pm 7 days (summer) and 10am-4pm Wed-Sun (winter).
Where: Salamander Way, Nelson Bay
Telephone 02-4984-1022
Website: www.tobogganhillpark.com