Blue Abbey Guidebook
Restaurants
Open for breakfast and lunch everyday, as well as dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Delicious food! You will not be disappointed here.
Zenith is a contemporary cafe, restaurant & bar with the kitchen as the focal point.
The menus are created in-house with inspiration drawn from local cuisine, fresh seasonal ingredients, and vast personal experiences.
Located directly opposite the iconic Shoal Bay beach, you can enjoy a mouth-watering meal and picturesque views across the bay as the waves roll in through the heads.
The lovely staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.
Bookings for dinner are recommended.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
59 Shoal Bay RoadOpen for breakfast and lunch everyday, as well as dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Delicious food! You will not be disappointed here.
Zenith is a contemporary cafe, restaurant & bar with the kitchen as the focal point.
The menus are created in-house with inspiration drawn from local cuisine, fresh seasonal ingredients, and vast personal experiences.
Located directly opposite the iconic Shoal Bay beach, you can enjoy a mouth-watering meal and picturesque views across the bay as the waves roll in through the heads.
The lovely staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.
Bookings for dinner are recommended.
Incredible views with incredible food. Bookings essential.
Little Beach Boathouse offers everything you could need to dine out in Port Stephens. We have a beachside setting. Our food is cooked with local produce. The menu is fresh modern Australian cuisine. It has beachy furnishings and interiors.
110 helybéli ajánlásával
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeIncredible views with incredible food. Bookings essential.
Little Beach Boathouse offers everything you could need to dine out in Port Stephens. We have a beachside setting. Our food is cooked with local produce. The menu is fresh modern Australian cuisine. It has beachy furnishings and interiors.
A great cafe overlooking Birubi Beach. Crest sits above Birubi Beach. It's a great spot for whalewatching during winter.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Crest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StA great cafe overlooking Birubi Beach. Crest sits above Birubi Beach. It's a great spot for whalewatching during winter.
MOD THAI
57 Shoal Bay RoadGreat Thai - eat in or take-away available.
Located above the surf club overlooking Fingal Bay. A great menu the whole family will enjoy. Bookings recommended.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay
3 Marine DrLocated above the surf club overlooking Fingal Bay. A great menu the whole family will enjoy. Bookings recommended.
Neros Gelato Cafe
93 Magnus StFantastic ice creams of all flavours!
Murray's Brewery is a great spot with not only beer and wine tasting, but live music on Sat and Sun afternoons, great food and plenty of space for the kids to run around. Book a return trip on the bus from Nelson Bay or designate a driver!
58 helybéli ajánlásával
Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay RdMurray's Brewery is a great spot with not only beer and wine tasting, but live music on Sat and Sun afternoons, great food and plenty of space for the kids to run around. Book a return trip on the bus from Nelson Bay or designate a driver!
Great seafood in a relaxed environment overlooking Shoal Bay.
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club
57 Shoal Bay RdGreat seafood in a relaxed environment overlooking Shoal Bay.
Greek restaurant, bringing the traditional architecture and relaxing atmosphere of the Greek islands to Shoal Bay Country Club.
The Atmos menu encourages a social experience with family and friends sharing large dishes and delicious Greek inspired cocktails.
The slow cooked lamb shoulder and the fried cauliflower salad are my favourites!
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Atmos
35-45 Shoal Bay RoadGreek restaurant, bringing the traditional architecture and relaxing atmosphere of the Greek islands to Shoal Bay Country Club.
The Atmos menu encourages a social experience with family and friends sharing large dishes and delicious Greek inspired cocktails.
The slow cooked lamb shoulder and the fried cauliflower salad are my favourites!
Popular cafe in central Nelson Bay, located at Hotel Nelson. Serving some of the best breakfast and lunch in the bay and the amazing Pablo & Rusty’s coffee.
70 helybéli ajánlásával
The Little Nel
7 Government RdPopular cafe in central Nelson Bay, located at Hotel Nelson. Serving some of the best breakfast and lunch in the bay and the amazing Pablo & Rusty’s coffee.
The Kitchen & Patio at the Shoal Bay Country Club is a great location with incredible views, within a short walk from Blue Abbey.
Head upstairs to the Kitchen & Patio and enjoy a sun-kissed meal with breathtaking views over Shoal Bay Beach.
The Kitchen showcases the region’s finest produce, offering delicious seasonal dishes with plenty of variety. An extensive menu ranges from seafood and premium cuts of meat, to woodfired pizzas. A relaxed beachfront setting and stunning ocean views create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a leisurely meal or a drink with friends and family.
The Kitchen & Patio are open daily from 11.30am for lunch and dinner.
95 helybéli ajánlásával
Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdThe Kitchen & Patio at the Shoal Bay Country Club is a great location with incredible views, within a short walk from Blue Abbey.
Head upstairs to the Kitchen & Patio and enjoy a sun-kissed meal with breathtaking views over Shoal Bay Beach.
The Kitchen showcases the region’s finest produce, offering delicious seasonal dishes with plenty of variety. An extensive menu ranges from seafood and premium cuts of meat, to woodfired pizzas. A relaxed beachfront setting and stunning ocean views create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a leisurely meal or a drink with friends and family.
The Kitchen & Patio are open daily from 11.30am for lunch and dinner.
Breakfast in Mermaids at the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Offering all the tried-and-true classics as well modern dishes with a twist.
Mermaids is open daily from 6:30am, serving breakfast from 7am.
Mermaids Cafe
Breakfast in Mermaids at the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Offering all the tried-and-true classics as well modern dishes with a twist.
Mermaids is open daily from 6:30am, serving breakfast from 7am.
Activity
Set on 25 acres, Oakvale has native and domestic farm animals. You can have an up close encounter with some of the animals or a play at Splash Bay Water Park.
64 helybéli ajánlásával
Oakvale Vadállat Park
3 Oakvale DrSet on 25 acres, Oakvale has native and domestic farm animals. You can have an up close encounter with some of the animals or a play at Splash Bay Water Park.
Shoal Bay is the perfect place to Stand Up Paddleboard (or SUP). Shoal Bay SUP offers rental, lessons and tours from the beach each day or you can book online. Shoal Bay Bike Hire has bikes for the whole family with cycleways starting in Shoal Bay.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Shoal Bay SUP
3 Shoal Bay RoadShoal Bay is the perfect place to Stand Up Paddleboard (or SUP). Shoal Bay SUP offers rental, lessons and tours from the beach each day or you can book online. Shoal Bay Bike Hire has bikes for the whole family with cycleways starting in Shoal Bay.
Shoal Bay is the perfect place to Stand Up Paddleboard (or SUP). Shoal Bay SUP offers rental, lessons and tours from the beach each day or you can book online. Shoal Bay Bike Hire has bikes for the whole family with cycleways starting in Shoal Bay.
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Shoal Bay Bike Hire
63 Shoal Bay RdShoal Bay is the perfect place to Stand Up Paddleboard (or SUP). Shoal Bay SUP offers rental, lessons and tours from the beach each day or you can book online. Shoal Bay Bike Hire has bikes for the whole family with cycleways starting in Shoal Bay.
Nelson Bay Golf Club has a 27 hole golf course on 175 acres of challenging tree lined fairways.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Nelson Bay Golf Club
57 Dowling StNelson Bay Golf Club has a 27 hole golf course on 175 acres of challenging tree lined fairways.
Nakarma at Corlette offers classes for all abilities and ages. There are classes in Yoga, Pilates, Reformer, Meditation and Nia dance.
NAKARMA
29 Sandy Point RdNakarma at Corlette offers classes for all abilities and ages. There are classes in Yoga, Pilates, Reformer, Meditation and Nia dance.
Tynan Wines
141 George RoadMake a reservation for a wine tasting.
This is an easy 2.5km return walk that runs just below the Tomaree Head Summit walk and takes you to the World War II gun emplacements.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/fort-tomaree-walk
Fort Tomaree walk
This is an easy 2.5km return walk that runs just below the Tomaree Head Summit walk and takes you to the World War II gun emplacements.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/fort-tomaree-walk
Journey through changing landscapes on this 3hr walk with Tomaree Coastal Adventures near Port Stephens. Your guides will lead you through sand dunes, forest and shoreline in Tomaree National Park.
https://tomareecoastaladventures.com.au/
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Tomaree Nemzeti Park
Journey through changing landscapes on this 3hr walk with Tomaree Coastal Adventures near Port Stephens. Your guides will lead you through sand dunes, forest and shoreline in Tomaree National Park.
https://tomareecoastaladventures.com.au/
It isn't recommended that you walk across the Fingal Spit to the Island, but rather go by kayak or boat. Check the tides before going. The views from the island back to the mainland are worth the effort!
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Port Stephens Lighthouse
Lighthouse TrailIt isn't recommended that you walk across the Fingal Spit to the Island, but rather go by kayak or boat. Check the tides before going. The views from the island back to the mainland are worth the effort!
Located between Nelson Bay and Little Beach is Fly Point. This is an aquatic sanctuary and home to a huge variety of marine life. Perfect for snorkelling.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Fly Point
Victoria ParadeLocated between Nelson Bay and Little Beach is Fly Point. This is an aquatic sanctuary and home to a huge variety of marine life. Perfect for snorkelling.
Port Stephens Paddlesports, Shoal Bay
51 Shoal Bay RdBike Hire Nelson Bay
6 Teramby RdToboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClActivities for all the kids to enjoy - young and old!
Check out the Koala Sanctuary and you may even see the vet staff caring for koalas at the Koala Hospital.
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
562 Gan Gan RdCheck out the Koala Sanctuary and you may even see the vet staff caring for koalas at the Koala Hospital.
Visit Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters for an interactive aquarium experience where you can get up close and personal with sharks and rays.
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdVisit Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters for an interactive aquarium experience where you can get up close and personal with sharks and rays.
The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre
686 Marsh RdExplore the seaside without getting your feet wet, by taking a horse or camel ride along the beach.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Teve lovaglás az Oakfield Ranchen
Explore the seaside without getting your feet wet, by taking a horse or camel ride along the beach.
Explore the seaside without getting your feet wet, by taking a horse ride along the beach.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrExplore the seaside without getting your feet wet, by taking a horse ride along the beach.
Challenge your family or friends to receive the best lap time at Go Karts Go. This go cart track caters for all drivers from beginner to advanced.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Go Karts Go Nelson Bay
778 Marsh RdChallenge your family or friends to receive the best lap time at Go Karts Go. This go cart track caters for all drivers from beginner to advanced.
Sightseeing
With over 140 bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens, the chances of seeing one are high! Humpback whales can be seen from May to November.
Imagine Dolphin Cruise
5104 Nelson Bay RdWith over 140 bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens, the chances of seeing one are high! Humpback whales can be seen from May to November.
With over 140 bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens, the chances of seeing one are high! Humpback whales can be seen from May to November.
61 helybéli ajánlásával
Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
With over 140 bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens, the chances of seeing one are high! Humpback whales can be seen from May to November.
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Shoal Bay RoadShoal Bay Whale
When you see the whale, this is when you know you have arrived in Port Stephens!
The Inner Lights Tea Rooms is a great spot for a spectacular view, a cuppa and some scones.
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Inner Light Tea Rooms
The Inner Lights Tea Rooms is a great spot for a spectacular view, a cuppa and some scones.
Beach
Relax or play on the white sandy beach, kayak, SUP, fish, swim, launch your boat, picnic, look for dolphins or even jump off the wharf at high tide.
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Shoal Bay
Relax or play on the white sandy beach, kayak, SUP, fish, swim, launch your boat, picnic, look for dolphins or even jump off the wharf at high tide.
An expansive, patrolled beach that is the gateway to the Worimi Conservation Lands. Plenty of places to explore, including a great cafe, The Crest. Look out for camels on the beach!
56 helybéli ajánlásával
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StAn expansive, patrolled beach that is the gateway to the Worimi Conservation Lands. Plenty of places to explore, including a great cafe, The Crest. Look out for camels on the beach!
A patrolled beach that is wheelchair accessible via MobiMat. Fingal gets a few more waves than Shoal Bay, so take the body board.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Fingal Bay
A patrolled beach that is wheelchair accessible via MobiMat. Fingal gets a few more waves than Shoal Bay, so take the body board.
A patrolled beach where you can learn to surf with Port Stephens Surf School. Once on the beach, you are sitting amongst the sand dunes and feel one with nature.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
One Mile Beach, Port Stephens
Hannah ParadeA patrolled beach where you can learn to surf with Port Stephens Surf School. Once on the beach, you are sitting amongst the sand dunes and feel one with nature.
Zenith Beach Tomaree
1B Shoal Bay RdGolf
Horizons Golf Resort
5 Horizons DrDavid Grahams Golf Complex
4321 Nelson Bay RdNelson Bay Golf Club
57 Dowling StFishing
For the keen angler, head out to Broughton Island on a game fishing adventure.
Hammerhead Sport Game Fishing Charters
6 Teramby RdFor the keen angler, head out to Broughton Island on a game fishing adventure.
Tackle World Port Stephen's
100 Magnus StBCF (Boating Camping Fishing) Port Stephens
4 Innovation ClDuff's Salamander Bait & Tackle
163 Salamander WayFor the keen angler, head out to Broughton Island on a game fishing adventure.
Calypso Fishing Adventures
212 Soldiers Point RdFor the keen angler, head out to Broughton Island on a game fishing adventure.
City/town information
Fingal Bay
Nelson Bay
Anna Bay
Boat Harbour
One Mile
Salamander Bay Square is our local shopping centre. Some of the shops are: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Lowes, a food court, newsagent, bottle shop, hair dressers, nail salons and many specialty clothing, shoes and accessories stores.
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Salamander Bay
Salamander Bay Square is our local shopping centre. Some of the shops are: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Lowes, a food court, newsagent, bottle shop, hair dressers, nail salons and many specialty clothing, shoes and accessories stores.