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Feel a world away
Embark on a journey to a place that will change your perspective. Where giant sand dunes provide the backdrop for exhilarating experiences, where dolphins and whales grace the coastline. A place where picture perfect beaches are the norm, and where the extraordinary is ordinary.
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Nelson Bay
Feel a world away
Embark on a journey to a place that will change your perspective. Where giant sand dunes provide the backdrop for exhilarating experiences, where dolphins and whales grace the coastline. A place where picture perfect beaches are the norm, and where the extraordinary is ordinary.
Sightseeing
Port Stephens Council in partnership with Port Stephens Koalas has created a Koala Sanctuary to ensure first-class care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas. Now opened daily, the Koala Sanctuary offers visitors a unique opportunity to see koalas in their natural habitat. A visit to the Sanctuary also supports their long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation in the wild.
Amazing visit must include the Newcastle Airport SKYwalk and viewing platform. It is a 225 metre in length elevated pathway and viewing platform, offering a unique ‘tree top’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat, a perfect photo opportunity and educational experience.
*Newcastle Airport SKYwalk & viewing platform closes at 4pm.
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
562 Gan Gan RdPort Stephens Council in partnership with Port Stephens Koalas has created a Koala Sanctuary to ensure first-class care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas. Now opened daily, the Koala Sanctuary offers visitors a unique opportunity to see koalas in their natural habitat. A visit to the Sanctuary also supports their long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation in the wild.
Amazing visit must include the Newcastle Airport SKYwalk and viewing platform. It is a 225 metre in length elevated pathway and viewing platform, offering a unique ‘tree top’ perspective into the koala’s natural habitat, a perfect photo opportunity and educational experience.
*Newcastle Airport SKYwalk & viewing platform closes at 4pm.
We are blessed to be located in the heart of one of Australia’s most extraordinary marine playgrounds…the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. This rare and precious Marine Park encompasses a staggering 98,000 hectares of waterways.
Port Stephens is ideal if you’re into boats. BYOB or hire a yacht, jet ski, kayak, ski boat or cruiser and discover the rivers, bays, marinas, islands and offshore adventures. With 3 state of the art marinas to can choose from, you're sure to find the perfect berth. D'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point Marina and Anchorage Marina, Corlette.
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Nelson Bay Boat Hire
54 Victoria ParadeWe are blessed to be located in the heart of one of Australia’s most extraordinary marine playgrounds…the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. This rare and precious Marine Park encompasses a staggering 98,000 hectares of waterways.
Port Stephens is ideal if you’re into boats. BYOB or hire a yacht, jet ski, kayak, ski boat or cruiser and discover the rivers, bays, marinas, islands and offshore adventures. With 3 state of the art marinas to can choose from, you're sure to find the perfect berth. D'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point Marina and Anchorage Marina, Corlette.
Gan Gan kilátó
Lily Hill RoadBeautiful view of the whole peninsula❤️
Activities
COME & HORSE RIDE !!
Go on one of their scenic trail rides that cater for all levels of riding.
With a range of trails to suit all riding abilities you're sure to have a good time. Horse riding for the whole family, couples, singles you name it, they cater for it!
Open 7 days per week, just 10 mins from Nelson Bay.
Horse rides - any riders under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian (over the age of 18) to sign an authority form.
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Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrCOME & HORSE RIDE !!
Go on one of their scenic trail rides that cater for all levels of riding.
With a range of trails to suit all riding abilities you're sure to have a good time. Horse riding for the whole family, couples, singles you name it, they cater for it!
Open 7 days per week, just 10 mins from Nelson Bay.
Horse rides - any riders under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian (over the age of 18) to sign an authority form.
Our Camel Rides operate everyday except for Wednesdays from the lower carpark, James Paterson Street at Anna Bay, Port Stephens.
Please note: SCHOOL HOLIDAY rides operate 7 days a week.
Birubi Point is the northernmost point of the 32 kilometres of Stockton Beach, the largest moving coastal sand mass in the southern hemisphere.
Standard camel tours operate between 10am - 3:30pm for a duration of 20 minutes. They also offer hour long Sunset rides so you can have fun and enjoy the peaceful sunset at Anna Bay. Experience the thrill of the ships of the
desert over the vast sand dunes of Port Stephens.
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Our Camel Rides operate everyday except for Wednesdays from the lower carpark, James Paterson Street at Anna Bay, Port Stephens.
Please note: SCHOOL HOLIDAY rides operate 7 days a week.
Birubi Point is the northernmost point of the 32 kilometres of Stockton Beach, the largest moving coastal sand mass in the southern hemisphere.
Standard camel tours operate between 10am - 3:30pm for a duration of 20 minutes. They also offer hour long Sunset rides so you can have fun and enjoy the peaceful sunset at Anna Bay. Experience the thrill of the ships of the
desert over the vast sand dunes of Port Stephens.
Start your adventure today. Stockton Beach is your kingdom; choose a 350cc Yamaha Grizzly, or 150cc quad bike and press the accelerator down. Put your machine through its pace and a smile on your face… or if you’re not in a fast-paced frame of mind, hang back and enjoy the dunes, which look like a deserted island one moment and moon landing the next.
Safari Tour - zoom across the rugged sand dunes of incredible Stockton Beach. Bump and bounce over soft and hard packed sand, explore huge dips and hills. 1 hour 45 min experience.
The Sandpit - unlimited fun for thrill-seekers! Drift around the sand dune circuit, master donuts and race your mates. No instructors to follow. Make it your own unique, truly exhilarating experience. 1 hour 45 min experience.
Quad Bike Super Combo - not for the faint hearted! The Super Combo combines The SandPit and Safari Tour! Get your adrenaline pumping with 1.5 hours of non-stop quad bike riding. 2 hour 30 min experience.
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Quad Bike King Port Stephens
2130 Nelson Bay RdStart your adventure today. Stockton Beach is your kingdom; choose a 350cc Yamaha Grizzly, or 150cc quad bike and press the accelerator down. Put your machine through its pace and a smile on your face… or if you’re not in a fast-paced frame of mind, hang back and enjoy the dunes, which look like a deserted island one moment and moon landing the next.
Safari Tour - zoom across the rugged sand dunes of incredible Stockton Beach. Bump and bounce over soft and hard packed sand, explore huge dips and hills. 1 hour 45 min experience.
The Sandpit - unlimited fun for thrill-seekers! Drift around the sand dune circuit, master donuts and race your mates. No instructors to follow. Make it your own unique, truly exhilarating experience. 1 hour 45 min experience.
Quad Bike Super Combo - not for the faint hearted! The Super Combo combines The SandPit and Safari Tour! Get your adrenaline pumping with 1.5 hours of non-stop quad bike riding. 2 hour 30 min experience.
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClTomaree Head Summit walk
Shoal Bay RoadEasy walk about 1 km to a fantastic view
Food scene
d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay is situated in the idyllic blue waters of Port Stephens. Offering our customers and visitors a collection of shops, restaurants, dolphin and whale watch cruises, charter boats, water adventure activities, and an annual events; there’s never a shortage of things to see and do.
Just a short 5 minute drive from Sandy's Beach House, the marina is sure to impress located in the holiday destination of Port Stephens surrounded by golden sand, crystal waters and right in the heart of Nelson Bay Entertainment and fun is a part of life at d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay.
Every Sunday from 12- 3pm while you're dining at one of our many and varied eateries, or enjoying a picnic on the grass, sit back and enjoy our free live entertainment on the centre stage, ranging from jazz, country, easy listening covers music, rock n roll, or even our local community bands.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay has been accredited with 5 gold anchors under the Gold Anchor Award Scheme issued by the Yacht Harbour Association.
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D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby Rdd’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay is situated in the idyllic blue waters of Port Stephens. Offering our customers and visitors a collection of shops, restaurants, dolphin and whale watch cruises, charter boats, water adventure activities, and an annual events; there’s never a shortage of things to see and do.
Just a short 5 minute drive from Sandy's Beach House, the marina is sure to impress located in the holiday destination of Port Stephens surrounded by golden sand, crystal waters and right in the heart of Nelson Bay Entertainment and fun is a part of life at d'Albora Marina Nelson Bay.
Every Sunday from 12- 3pm while you're dining at one of our many and varied eateries, or enjoying a picnic on the grass, sit back and enjoy our free live entertainment on the centre stage, ranging from jazz, country, easy listening covers music, rock n roll, or even our local community bands.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay has been accredited with 5 gold anchors under the Gold Anchor Award Scheme issued by the Yacht Harbour Association.
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
59 Shoal Bay RoadShoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdA bit of local action at an affordable price
Bannisters Port Stephens
147 Soldiers Point RdUpscale special dinners anyone?
Come down The Dog and don’t miss a second of the action in a place where the sport is plentiful and the beer is cold. If big screens and big games is how you roll and of course want a dedicated VIP lounge.
Fantastic food, great beers and killer cocktails as well as TAB and pool tables are all on the floor so don’t be a stranger.
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Cheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdCome down The Dog and don’t miss a second of the action in a place where the sport is plentiful and the beer is cold. If big screens and big games is how you roll and of course want a dedicated VIP lounge.
Fantastic food, great beers and killer cocktails as well as TAB and pool tables are all on the floor so don’t be a stranger.