Bec’s guidebook
Special occasion Lunch or dinner. Bookings essential.
Absolutely Stunning restaurant just 1km away. You may be even lucky enough to spotty famous television chef Rick Stein who regularly visits his restaurant. A flat walk from the cottage, either by beach (during the day) or road. Just 10 mins.
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Rick Stein at Bannisters
147 Soldiers Point RdAbsolutely Stunning restaurant just 1km away. You may be even lucky enough to spotty famous television chef Rick Stein who regularly visits his restaurant. A flat walk from the cottage, either by beach (during the day) or road. Just 10 mins.
A great bar downstairs with casual eats and upstairs lovely seafood restaurant. Lovely waterfront venue at Little Beach. Reservations a must.
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Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeA great bar downstairs with casual eats and upstairs lovely seafood restaurant. Lovely waterfront venue at Little Beach. Reservations a must.
Atmos
35-45 Shoal Bay RoadA Must visit. Fabulous Greek food and cocktails. Located at Shoal Bay.
Food scene
Great family Bar/pub in the bannisters establishment. Casual drinks and pizza or traditional Pub fare. Family friendly. Just a short 10-15 min walk.
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Cheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdGreat family Bar/pub in the bannisters establishment. Casual drinks and pizza or traditional Pub fare. Family friendly. Just a short 10-15 min walk.
Literally across the road (5 mins walk) upstairs restaurant at the award winning Soldiers Point Marina.
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The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdLiterally across the road (5 mins walk) upstairs restaurant at the award winning Soldiers Point Marina.
Just a 15 min drive, family friendly. Great afternoon out, plenty of room, take a picnic rug or seating available.
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Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay RdJust a 15 min drive, family friendly. Great afternoon out, plenty of room, take a picnic rug or seating available.
Enjoy a meal or drinks overlooking the incredible waterways at shoal bay. A variety of options, live entertainment and often children activities during the holiday period.
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Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdEnjoy a meal or drinks overlooking the incredible waterways at shoal bay. A variety of options, live entertainment and often children activities during the holiday period.
A visit to Two Bobs Bakery or pantry is a must. Located in Nelson Bay.
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Two Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba StA visit to Two Bobs Bakery or pantry is a must. Located in Nelson Bay.
A great Breakfast/brunch or lunch. Fab food and coffee as well as cocktails. Located in Nelson Bay.
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Evviva Cafe &Bar
14A Stockton StA great Breakfast/brunch or lunch. Fab food and coffee as well as cocktails. Located in Nelson Bay.
City/town information
Nelson Bay
Lots of wonderful shops, cafes and the vibe of a summer holidays.
Sightseeing
Take a walk across the road and wonder around the marina and check out the boats. Local Water Taxi also available from here to adjoining Lemon Tree passage and various spots in the Port Stephens area.
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Soldiers Point Marina
Sunset BoulevardTake a walk across the road and wonder around the marina and check out the boats. Local Water Taxi also available from here to adjoining Lemon Tree passage and various spots in the Port Stephens area.
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
562 Gan Gan RdFamily Activity
The iconic 'Heads view' that is captured from the cottage. Drive over to Shoal Bay and climb the mountain. Look towards Soldiers Point from the top and the Pine tree will lead you back to the cottage. A must do whilst visiting Port Stephens.
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Tomaree Head Summit wandeling
Shoal Bay RoadThe iconic 'Heads view' that is captured from the cottage. Drive over to Shoal Bay and climb the mountain. Look towards Soldiers Point from the top and the Pine tree will lead you back to the cottage. A must do whilst visiting Port Stephens.
Dolphin Watch Cruises, dinner cruises from Nelson Bay marina. Watch the Moonshadow cruise past the from of the cottage of an evening.
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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
Dolphin Watch Cruises, dinner cruises from Nelson Bay marina. Watch the Moonshadow cruise past the from of the cottage of an evening.
Take the Ferry across the sparkling waters of Port stephens to Tea Gardens, enjoy the famous Fish N Chip cone at the pub or visit one of the other cafes. Leaves from Nelson bay Marina.
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Port Stephens Ferry Service
6 Teramby RoadTake the Ferry across the sparkling waters of Port stephens to Tea Gardens, enjoy the famous Fish N Chip cone at the pub or visit one of the other cafes. Leaves from Nelson bay Marina.
Breakfast/Brunch
One of our favs and A must visit for Breakfast or Brunch. Fab food and coffee.
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The Little Nel
7 Government RdOne of our favs and A must visit for Breakfast or Brunch. Fab food and coffee.
Family Activity
Great day out for families or anyone interested in our sea life. Feed the rays, playground and cafe.
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdGreat day out for families or anyone interested in our sea life. Feed the rays, playground and cafe.