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Ezy Kayaks Hawks Nest – guided kayak tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Extended Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ezy Kayaks offer guided kayak tours, kayak hire and stand up paddleboard hire on the Myall River in Hawks Nest,...

Myall Coast Tours (starts mid-December)

Myall Coast Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Explore, discover and enjoy the stunning Myall Lakes and Barrington Coast. Tour with us to the hinterlands, see wild beaches,...

Zenith Beach, below Tomaree Head, Tomaree National Park. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Tomaree National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Tomaree National Park provides a magnificent backdrop to the coastal villages of Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, One Mile,...

Seaham Swamp Bird Hide, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Seaham Swamp Bird Hide

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Seaham Swamp Bird Hide is a haven for birdwatching. Visit this great Seaham attraction to see a variety of Hunter...

Karuah River

Karuah River

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Karuah River is renowned for its calm scenic beauty that's perfect for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming and scenic...

View across dunes to people and a vehicle on Samurai Beach and a distant headland. Photo: Jim Cutler

Samurai Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Popular with Nelson Bay locals, this south-facing surf beach lies between One Mile Beach and the rugged coastline along Big...

Yacaaba Headland walking track beach, Myall Lakes National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Yacaaba Headland Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you enjoy a challenging walk and scenic views rolled into one, then grab your hiking boots and make your...

Girl feeding & petting stingrays with her family.

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $38.00

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters are leaders in marine educations, conservation and fun. This unique experience is unmatched by any...

Pickled Pelican boat

Tea Gardens BBQ Boats

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: $297.00

Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Myall River in a custom designed barbeque boat! The Pickled Pelican can accommodate groups...

Zone In Golf

Zone In Golf

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

At Zone In Golf, they offer the latest and greatest indoor golf simulator experience, no ifs, PUTTs or maybes..Suitable for...

Fingal Island and Point Stephens lighthouse walk, Tomaree National Park. Photo:OEH/NSW Government

Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Point Stephens Lighthouse stands tall and elegant on Fingal Island with a view over the rocks of Fingal Bay. The...

Koala Encounter

Oakvale Wildlife Park

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 7.6 kms | Price from: $35.00

Oakvale Wildlife Park is located 2.5 hours north of Sydney in beautiful Port Stephens. Oakvale Wildlife Park gets you up...

Fly Point – Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve

Fly Point – Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.0 kms | Price from: Free

Fly Point is located between Nelson Bay and Little Beach with spectacular sweeping views of the Bay.Fly Point is a...

Club House

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hawks Nest Gold Club offers modern Clubhouse facilities and a fantastic Championship rated 18 hole course of 6079 metres of...

Fighter World Main Hangar and Entry

Fighter World

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 12.1 kms | Price from: $11.00

Located at Newcastle Airport, Fighter World is a hands-on experience. Visitors can walk around, touch and view some of Australia’s...

Safe for all ages

The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre And All creatures

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 5.8 kms | Price from: $22.00

The Shark and Ray Rescue Centre and all creatures has created an unusual alliance with local commercial fishermen to rescue...

Jimmys Beach at Hawks Nest

Jimmys Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free

Jimmys Beach is sheltered from the ocean and protected from summer northeast winds making it an ideal place for kids....

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 18.9 kms | Price from: Free

Their Gallery is open seven days a week and they have a range of unique and beautiful items perfect for...

Karuah Nature Reserve

Karuah River National Park and Nature Reserve

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Get back to basics and spend a relaxing weekend by the Karuah River in the Karuah National Park and the...

Visitors at the World War II gun emplacement at Fort Tomaree. Photo: J Spencer/OEH

World War II gun emplacements

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you're interested in Australian military history, make sure you take the short walk along Fort Tomaree walk to Tomaree...

Wreck of Adolphie

Adolphe Shipwreck

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

The wreck of the French four-masted barque Adolphe lies off the Stockton breakwall, a two-kilometre return path with a viewing...

LEGO Party

Bricks n Things LEGO Fan Space

Amusement and Theme Parks

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $10.00

Located in beautiful Taylors Beach, this unique LEGO Fan Space boast a collection of LEGO creations from LEGO Master Builds...

Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park

Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.7 kms | Price from: Free

The Marine Park extends from Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club near Forster south to Birubi Beach Life Saving Club...

Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take the invigorating short walk to the summit of Tomaree Head, 161 metres above the Port Stephens entrance. As you...

Singing Bridge at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest

Singing Bridge

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Myall River is one of several beautiful rivers born in the hinterland of the Barrington Coast. Between the towns...

Seaham Swamp walk, Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer

Seaham Swamp Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Seaham Swamp walk is a great option for walking with kids. This short walk near Newcastle and Raymond Terrace is...

Personalised luxury spa treatments seaside at Port Stephens leading day spa

Spa Lucca

Spas and Retreats

Distance from: 14.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Spa Lucca at The Anchorage Port Stephens sits proudly amongst the world's finest spa list thanks to Harper's Bazaar, who...

Sandboarding on Stockton Beach

Anna Bay

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.3 kms | Price from: Free

Just 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport and Nelson Bay, you’ll find the quiet surfing neighbourhood of Anna Bay which is...

Our favourite shot, showcasing our one of a kind virtual bowling arcade game!

Zone Out

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 18.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Zone Out Arcade is Nelson Bay’s newest arcade/amusement centre located in the beautiful d’Albora Marinas. Their centre features over 50...

Hawks Nest Beach

Hawks Nest Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

Award-winning Hawks Nest Beach (also known as Bennetts Beach) is the most popular and easily accessed beach in the Myall...

Three people at the viewpoint of Tomaree Head Summit, looking at the coastline

Tomaree Coastal Walk

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located on the traditional lands of the Worimi people, the 27km Tomaree Coastal Walk traverses an ancient volcanic landscape rich...

Gan Gan Hill Lookout

Gan Gan Hill Lookout

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.8 kms | Price from: Free

Enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful Port Stephens and beyond from Gan Gan Hill Lookout located on Lily Hill Road,...

Stockton Beach, Newcastle - Aerial

Stockton Beach

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Free

Stockton Beach is situated at the southern end of Newcastle Bight, where there is a sweeping expanse of sand and...

filled with cool butterflies

Tinnys Butterfly House and Underwater Cafe

Amusement and Theme Parks Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 5.8 kms | Price from: $53.00

Butterflies, turtle feeding and an Underwater cafe. As part of Port Stephens Animal Adventures Mega Ticket, entry includes everything in...

Clarence Town School of Arts

Clarence Town School of Arts Hall

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Clarence Town School of Arts Hall was established in 1915 and is maintained by a small group of volunteers. The...

A man fishing on the beach in Worimi National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Worimi National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 6.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Worimi Conservation Lands includes Worimi National Park along with Worimi State Conservation Area and Worimi Regional Park. Located near Newcastle,...

Double Wharf picnic area, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Double Wharf picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle for the day, you couldn’t find a more peaceful...

Little Mountain Campground, Karuah National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Karuah National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 16.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Get back to basics and spend a relaxing weekend by the river at Karuah National Park. Pack your mountain bike...

Stockton sandspit

Stockton sandspit

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Just north of Stockton Bridge, just 12 kilometres from Newcastle, is a birdwatching haven you have to see to believe....

Tomaree National Park signs. Photo: John Spencer

Fishermans Bay Foreshore

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Fishermans Bay foreshore in Tomaree National Park is a wonderful place for a family day out by the sea. Featuring...

Zone In VR

Zone In VR

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Zone In VR offers the ultimate free-roam virtual reality experience.Multiplayer mode allows up to 4 players at a time to...

Photo courtesy Marion Stuart

Brig O’Johnston Bridge

Landmarks and Buildings

Distance from: 23.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Brig O’Johnston Bridge sits over the Williams River at Clarence Town and was built in 1880 and is the...

Fort Tomaree walk

Fort Tomaree walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

This easy walk on a paved track around the lower slopes of Tomaree Head brings you face-to-face with local military...

Stockton Sandpit, Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/OEH

Hunter Wetlands National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

It's hard to believe Hunter Wetlands National Park, a haven for nature-lovers, is so close to the city of Newcastle....

Playing in the sand dunes

4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Extended Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Exclusive bush, beach, and sand dune tours - a 4WD tour with a difference!4WD Tag-Along and Passenger Tours, established in...

Yacaaba Head Walk

Yacaaba Head

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.4 kms | Price from: Free

Yacaaba Head is the largest headland of the bay called Port Stephens at the southern boundary of the Barrington Coast...

Clarence Town Museum

Clarence Town and District Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

A former courthouse building (1869) is the site of a local history museum that focuses on Clarence Town as a...

Coastal aerial of Fingal Beach in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

Fingal Bay Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.4 kms | Price from: Free

Fingal Bay Beach is a glorious white sand beach tucked under Fingal Head. This family-friendly, patrolled surf beach is perfect...

Couple enjoying a walk along Zenith Beach, Port Stephens

Zenith Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Zenith Beach, located in Tomaree National Park, is a picturesque and serene coastal haven. With its rugged headlands and pristine...

Wreck Beach walk

Wreck Beach walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to soak up the serene marine splendour of Port Stephens, take this short...

Canoeing on the Williams River Clarence Town

Canoeing at Clarence Town

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

The boat ramp at Bridge Reserve (adjacent to the Williams River Holiday Park) at Clarence Town is a great spot...

Myall River at Bulahdelah

Myall River

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Myall River is one of several beautiful rivers born in the hinterland of the Barrington Coast. As their crystal...

Photo of Newcastle from above Nobbys Lighthouse. View shows beach and edge of the city.

Lighthouse Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Free

Lighthouse Arts presents an exhibition space and arts trading store inside the lighthouse cottages on the iconic landmark Nobbys-Whibayganba headland....

Nelson Bay Marina

d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay

Entertainment Venues

Distance from: 18.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

The hub of Nelson Bay with specialty stores and waterfront dining.Located walking distance to the town center.Local food and wine,...

Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Whether you're interested in birdwatching, Aboriginal heritage, bushwalking or natural history, the Hunter region's Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve offers a...

Macaw, encounter with bird

Port Stephens Animal Adventures

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Distance from: 5.8 kms | Price from: $28.00

There’s some stuff to do and see from Newcastle to Nelson Bay but one of the best attractions, is Port...

Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest

Bennetts Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: Free

Award-winning Bennett’s Beach is the most popular and easily accessed beach in the Myall River precinct of the Barrington Coast....

The Gallery, Galleries in the Gardens

The Gallery, Galleries in the Gardens

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Gallery is home to the largest, ever-changing display of artworks by Galleries in the Gardens (GIG) artists - from...

Koala asleep in the heat

Tilligerry Habitat

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: Free

Tilligerry Habitat is a nine hectare crown reserve in Tanilba Bay on the foreshore of beautiful Port Stephens. Tilligerry Habitat...

Bowling Club

Clarence Town Bowling, Sport and Recreation Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Clarence Town Bowling, Sport and Recreation Club Ltd is a community venue for Social & Community Forums, Meetings, Seminars and...

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