Megan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Seeing Nelson Bay on the water is truly beautiful.
Make sure you position yourself up the bow of the boat for when the dolphins ride the waves of the boat.
Moonshadow has a variety of cruises/ day trips.
Whale and dolphin watching cruises.
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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
Seeing Nelson Bay on the water is truly beautiful.
Make sure you position yourself up the bow of the boat for when the dolphins ride the waves of the boat.
Moonshadow has a variety of cruises/ day trips.
Whale and dolphin watching cruises.
Irukandji offers Shark and Ray encounters.
They are an educational facility.
Fun for all ages.
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdIrukandji offers Shark and Ray encounters.
They are an educational facility.
Fun for all ages.
Fly point is a stunning swimming location. Beautiful clear water, and soft sand. The point is a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Fly Point Aquatic Reserve
Victoria ParadeFly point is a stunning swimming location. Beautiful clear water, and soft sand. The point is a popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving.
A favourite activity for visitors of all ages.
Stunning location over the sand dunes and onto Birubi Beach.
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Kameelritten bij Oakfield Ranch
A favourite activity for visitors of all ages.
Stunning location over the sand dunes and onto Birubi Beach.
Feet First Dive
97 Stockton StFor all your snorkeling and diving needs.
Tours available.
Gan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill RoadSpectacular views over the Bay.
Neighbourhoods
Tomaree Head summit walk. Details via National Park.
Location Shoal Bay.
A steep climb in parts, stairs and track. Slow and steady wins the race. Not advisable on very hot days unless very fit.
Definitely worth it, the views are amazing especially at sunrise and sunset.
Shoal Bay beach is fantastic for swimming and there are many places to eat including Shoal Bay Country Club.
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Tomaree Head Track
Tomaree Head summit walk. Details via National Park.
Location Shoal Bay.
A steep climb in parts, stairs and track. Slow and steady wins the race. Not advisable on very hot days unless very fit.
Definitely worth it, the views are amazing especially at sunrise and sunset.
Shoal Bay beach is fantastic for swimming and there are many places to eat including Shoal Bay Country Club.
Entertainment
Pre- book when it is raining, Christmas and school holidays.
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Nelson Bay Cinema
23 Stockton StPre- book when it is raining, Christmas and school holidays.
A fun few hours spent on the sand. Bookings recommended at peak times.
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Quad Bike King Port Stephens
2130 Nelson Bay RdA fun few hours spent on the sand. Bookings recommended at peak times.
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClFun for all ages.
Port Stephens Ferry Service
6 Teramby RoadGreat day trip across to Tea Gardens.
Salamander Super Strike
270 Sandy Point RdEasy entertainment for a rainy day.
Shoal Bay SUP
3 Shoal Bay RoadPaddle Boarding.
Driving range, putt putt golf and laser target range.
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David Grahams Golf Complex
4321 Nelson Bay RdDriving range, putt putt golf and laser target range.
Places to Eat.
The Little Nel Cafe has a fabulous menu. They are a busy cafe so I suggest you make a booking. They are open for Breakfast and Lunch.
The cafe is in the heart of Nelson Bay close to shops and the marina.
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The Little Nel
7 Government RdThe Little Nel Cafe has a fabulous menu. They are a busy cafe so I suggest you make a booking. They are open for Breakfast and Lunch.
The cafe is in the heart of Nelson Bay close to shops and the marina.
The Crest restaurant is open for Breakfast and lunch.
Great views and right on the beach perfect for swimming.
A busy cafe over summer, bookings are recommended.
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Crest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StThe Crest restaurant is open for Breakfast and lunch.
Great views and right on the beach perfect for swimming.
A busy cafe over summer, bookings are recommended.
41 Donald st
Nelson Bay
Open for Breakfast and Lunch. A very popular cafe amongst locals and visitors.
At the back of the cafe is The Home Interior. A beautiful Hamptons style homeware store.
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IN HOUSE Kitchen
41 Donald St41 Donald st
Nelson Bay
Open for Breakfast and Lunch. A very popular cafe amongst locals and visitors.
At the back of the cafe is The Home Interior. A beautiful Hamptons style homeware store.
Nigronis is a modern Australian and Mediterranean restaurant.
Found in central Nelson Bay.
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Nigronis
77 Magnus StNigronis is a modern Australian and Mediterranean restaurant.
Found in central Nelson Bay.
Relax and enjoy breakfast or lunch while taking in the views.
Bookings recommended.
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Inner Light Tea Rooms
Relax and enjoy breakfast or lunch while taking in the views.
Bookings recommended.
A beautiful location for dinner watching the sunset.
A favourite amongst locals.
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The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdA beautiful location for dinner watching the sunset.
A favourite amongst locals.
A lovely little place to eat breakfast or lunch.
Avoid going on windy days as it is actually on the Marina.
You can hire Kayaks and boats here.
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The Boat Shed Cafe on Soldiers Point Marina
Sunset BoulevardA lovely little place to eat breakfast or lunch.
Avoid going on windy days as it is actually on the Marina.
You can hire Kayaks and boats here.
A great spot to stop for a coffee if you are on the run.
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Village Grind Coffee Shop
261 Soldiers Point RdA great spot to stop for a coffee if you are on the run.
A very popular restaurant. Great views accompanied by great food. Must book early to avoid disappointment.
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Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeA very popular restaurant. Great views accompanied by great food. Must book early to avoid disappointment.
Great food, centrally located in the heart of Nelson Bay.
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Sienna's Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant
85 Magnus StGreat food, centrally located in the heart of Nelson Bay.
Food scene
The Marina is a popular place to visit. Set on the waterfront with restaurants, shops and seafood outlets. A lovely walk along the foreshore from the marina to the ferry or Fly Point.
Teramby Rd Nelson Bay.
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D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdThe Marina is a popular place to visit. Set on the waterfront with restaurants, shops and seafood outlets. A lovely walk along the foreshore from the marina to the ferry or Fly Point.
Teramby Rd Nelson Bay.
Shopping
A cute homeware store in the heart of Nelson Bay.
A favourite with visitors.
16 Stockton St
Nelson Bay
Homebody
16 Stockton StA cute homeware store in the heart of Nelson Bay.
A favourite with visitors.
16 Stockton St
Nelson Bay
The Home Interior is a Hamptons style homewares store.
Attached to their cafe “In House Kitchen”.
A very popular store with locals and visitors.
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The Home Interior
41 Donald StThe Home Interior is a Hamptons style homewares store.
Attached to their cafe “In House Kitchen”.
A very popular store with locals and visitors.
Corner Secrets is a quaint little store in the D’Albora marina.
Personally a favourite of mine.
Corner Secrets
Teramby RoadCorner Secrets is a quaint little store in the D’Albora marina.
Personally a favourite of mine.
Our local shopping centre.
A variety of stores and specialty shops.
Woolworths, Coles, Aldi’s, K-Mart, Target.
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Salamander Bay Square
2 Town Centre CctOur local shopping centre.
A variety of stores and specialty shops.
Woolworths, Coles, Aldi’s, K-Mart, Target.