Day trip to Port Stephens - Nelson Bay- NSW - Australia

Nelson Bay NSW is a popular tourist destination on the Central Coast of NSW. In addition to the beautiful beaches port, Nelson offers more attractions for tourists including boat charters, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling and kayaking.

Located almost an equal distance from Sydney as Wollongong, Port Stephen offers a wide range of outdoor activities for the entire family. With easy access by bus tour or self-drive, this section of Central Coast has become a Macca for fun-lover and adventure travellers. 

You can hire a 4-wheel adventure over the sand dunes and get on your toboggans and slide down the dunes. There are miles of sandy beaches in the stretch. You can also rent quad-bikes to explore the dunes.

Nelson bay has all the water recreation and aquatic sports activities you can think of. There are amazing dive sites particularly around Broughton Island where you can explore a wide range of marine life.

Fingal Head offers other amazing views and magnificent beaches as well as a beautiful walk across "the spit". The beach is quite popular with the surfers and is well protected by the headland.

Tomaree national park of 20 km of rocky coastline and beaches. 

Take a kayaking & SUP class at Nelson Bay Marina

Boat Charters are available for tours and fishing

Enjoy paddle boats in the shallow water at Nelson Bay

Cruise Booking office near d'alboras marina

Explore waterfront cafes and restaurants at d'Albora marinas

Amazing views near Soldiers Point

There are great deals for paragliding, dolphin watching tours and private scenic tours.

If you are driving there are very scenic views near Soldiers Point, One-mile beach and Fingal Bay. Book accommodation at One Mile Beach Holiday Park if you want to explore the relatively less crowded beach.

The atmosphere is relaxed and there is a wide range of accommodation available ranging from private furnished apartments to motels. You need more than a day to explore the areas as there are plenty of waterways, lakes and hidden gems that need to be explored at ease. If you want to get away from hustle and bustle of Sydney city life stay at one of many luxury resorts in Port Nelson including Manta Aqua Resort. 

 

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