This relaxing seaside town is known for being home to a pod of over 150 bottlenose dolphins and a dozens of beaches in the surrounding area, as well as its amazing fresh seafood and breathtaking beaches.
When you are in Port Stephens, you must venture up to the Tomaree Headland Lookouts, where you get en incredible view and see some of the 230 species of birds found in the area.
Nelson Bay offers plenty of water based activities, with calm bays at your feet and open, rough beaches. A short drive away from Nelson Bay is Fly Point and Broughton Island, here you will be treated with spectacular and diverse diving and snorkelling. Fly Point is famous for the hand feeding of resident blue gropers.
Nelson Bay is a great base to explore the surrounding areas including the historic town of Raymond Terrace on the Hunter River, home to the spectacular tea gardens and the river mouth. Stockton Beach plays host to over 30 kilometres of sand dunes, pristine water and uncrowded beaches.
During April the region is home to the Karuah Oyster Festival, which incorporating many local activities and characters, the festival is a great experience.
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