Neighbourhoods
Shoal Bay is a beautiful pocket of the Port Stephen’s shire. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants along Shoal Bay Road to explore as well as plenty of activities to enjoy. Indulge in some of the beautiful beach walks and bush walks that this area has to offer! A walk to the summit of Tomaree will extend views of Nelson Bay and beyond. There are amazing bush walks to the peaks of surrounding mountains and beaches, and at the base of Tomaree you can walk through a part of Port Stephen’s history to see the WW2 Gun Emplacements.
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Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay is a beautiful pocket of the Port Stephen’s shire. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants along Shoal Bay Road to explore as well as plenty of activities to enjoy. Indulge in some of the beautiful beach walks and bush walks that this area has to offer! A walk to the summit of Tomaree will extend views of Nelson Bay and beyond. There are amazing bush walks to the peaks of surrounding mountains and beaches, and at the base of Tomaree you can walk through a part of Port Stephen’s history to see the WW2 Gun Emplacements.
The center of Nelson Bay is the “hub” for your everyday needs, there are many shops, restaurants, cafes and grocers for all your shopping requirements. On weekends the Bay hosts markets including the Fly Point Market, and the Homegrown market on the Nelson Bay foreshore and during summer the Marina opens up the Splash Waterpark!
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Nelson Bay
The center of Nelson Bay is the “hub” for your everyday needs, there are many shops, restaurants, cafes and grocers for all your shopping requirements. On weekends the Bay hosts markets including the Fly Point Market, and the Homegrown market on the Nelson Bay foreshore and during summer the Marina opens up the Splash Waterpark!
Takeaway
The Shoal Bay Diner
1-3 Government RoadMOD THAI
57 Shoal Bay Road2 Brother's Indian Restaurant
30 Donald StreetTsuki Japanese Takeaway
29 Stockton StreetTwo Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba StFood scene
Great food and drink options with live music and gigs
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Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdGreat food and drink options with live music and gigs
Atmos
35-45 Shoal Bay RoadAmazing Greek food made for sharing
Great locally sourced seafood with a view!
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Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club
57 Shoal Bay RdGreat locally sourced seafood with a view!
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeImmersed in a vineyard, Murray’s brewery has daytime fun for the whole family to enjoy a day out
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Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay RdImmersed in a vineyard, Murray’s brewery has daytime fun for the whole family to enjoy a day out
Cheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdUpscale pub vibes with great food and drinks
Longboat Cafe
3 Marine DrLovely breakfast near the beach
Vintage vibes in a cool cafe, great coffee and food!
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Evviva Cafe &Bar
14A Stockton StVintage vibes in a cool cafe, great coffee and food!
IN HOUSE Kitchen
41 Donald StThe Little Nel
7 Government RdSightseeing
Enjoy breakfast and lunch with the lorikeets with stunning panoramic views of the Bay
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Amakamelo ase Inner Light Tea
Enjoy breakfast and lunch with the lorikeets with stunning panoramic views of the Bay
Homegrown Markets - Nelson Bay Foreshore
56 Victoria ParadeGan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill RoadEpic whale watching during the winter months and start of spring
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Boat Harbour
Epic whale watching during the winter months and start of spring
Amazing opportunities to see whales and dolphins up close on a beautiful lunch or dinner cruise
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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
Amazing opportunities to see whales and dolphins up close on a beautiful lunch or dinner cruise
Surfing
Newcomers can enjoy a discounted lesson provided by Port Stephen’s Surf School at One Mile Beach! A wonderful opportunity to get started, get back into, or fine tune your surfing!
Port Stephens Surf School
Hannah ParadeBirubi Beach
73 James Paterson StOne Mile Beach, Port Stephens
Hannah ParadeAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Walk locally!
During peak holiday periods parking can be a nightmare! Whilst we recommend driving out of town where able, we recommend walking locally or making use of the courtesy buses that some venues offer (Shoal Bay Country Club, Soldiers Point Bowling Club, Nelson Bay Bowling Club). Note that there are limited taxis and when it becomes busy (Eg. Friday night/weekends/holidays) there can be a long wait for local cabs to come and collect! Buses are also available, with a bus stop only a few houses away.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
We are on Worimi country
We acknowledge and pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of NSW, and all Aboriginal Elders, past, present and emerging. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and waters of New South Wales, and their continuing cultural, spiritual customs and practices.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Leave it how you found it
Please be mindful and respectful of our beautiful beaches, leave it how you found it. To be even better than that, we encourage you to #take3forthesea and collect any found rubbish along our beaches and dispose of it correctly. ❤️