Guidebook for Nelson Bay
Food Scene
Our favourite waterfront restaurant/ bar. It has a nice restaurant upstairs. Or on the lower deck, it is a little bit more casual where there is a bar, food and a great atmosphere. Spend all afternoon sipping on a beverage overlooking a wharf, beach and views right across the bay. There is also a kids playground right next door too!
110 locals recommend
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeOur favourite waterfront restaurant/ bar. It has a nice restaurant upstairs. Or on the lower deck, it is a little bit more casual where there is a bar, food and a great atmosphere. Spend all afternoon sipping on a beverage overlooking a wharf, beach and views right across the bay. There is also a kids playground right next door too!
The Home Interior
41 Donald St Great trendy cafe and homewares shop.
The Little Nel
7 Government RdNice cafe at Nelson Bay
71A Victoria ParadeThe name of the cafe perfectly describes the food - Nice!
The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdLovely view over a marina, perfect for watching sunsets.
Crest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson St Amazing view!
Located directly under The Point Restaurant, has a great view of the marina but at a slightly cheaper price.
40 locals recommend
The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar
2 Sunset BlvdLocated directly under The Point Restaurant, has a great view of the marina but at a slightly cheaper price.
Gianni's
55 Shoal Bay RdPizza
Seabreeze Hotel
1 Stockton StLovely white table clothed restaurant overlooking a privately owned Marina.
10 locals recommend
The Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel & Spa
26 Corlette Point RdLovely white table clothed restaurant overlooking a privately owned Marina.
Essence Espresso Nelson Bay
47 Donald StMod Thai Food & Noodle Bar
25 Stockton StEthica Coffee House
6 Stockton StShoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdEvviva Cafe &Bar
14A Stockton StThe Wood Oven
8 Teramby RdYummy Pizza and a great view of the marina!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mavericks on the Bay
Teramby RoadShoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay RdCheeky Dog
147 Soldiers Point RdParks & Nature
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StThe iconic walk takes about 20minutes at a reasonably steep incline, the path starts off as a brick path and then about half way up there are sets of stairs and a man made dirt path, with lots of resting seats along the way. We highly recommend this walk to see just how stunning the area you are visiting is! Fantastic photo opportunities as well.
56 locals recommend
Tomaree Mountain
The iconic walk takes about 20minutes at a reasonably steep incline, the path starts off as a brick path and then about half way up there are sets of stairs and a man made dirt path, with lots of resting seats along the way. We highly recommend this walk to see just how stunning the area you are visiting is! Fantastic photo opportunities as well.
Shoal Bay
This is a pet-friendly beach, it has a kids playground at both ends of the beach with, bbq areas, tables, toilets, along with a lush serene bushwalking track that goes from one end to the other. Along the walk it has another toilet block half way and an open park and area to have a picnic. This beach has plenty of areas to stop and relax.
15 locals recommend
Bagnall beach
150 Government RdThis is a pet-friendly beach, it has a kids playground at both ends of the beach with, bbq areas, tables, toilets, along with a lush serene bushwalking track that goes from one end to the other. Along the walk it has another toilet block half way and an open park and area to have a picnic. This beach has plenty of areas to stop and relax.
A great beach for the family, reasonably shallow water (depending on the tide), a playground, bbq's areas, toilets, shady trees and grassy areas.
22 locals recommend
Dutchmans Beach Reserve
1 Burbong StA great beach for the family, reasonably shallow water (depending on the tide), a playground, bbq's areas, toilets, shady trees and grassy areas.
Sightseeing
A great look-out with 360-degree views of Port Stephens at different points.
52 locals recommend
Gan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill RoadA great look-out with 360-degree views of Port Stephens at different points.
Entertainment & Activities
D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdNelson Bay Cinema
23 Stockton StPort Stephens Visitor Information Centre
60 Victoria ParadeQuad Bike King Port Stephens
2130 Nelson Bay RdOakvale Wildlife Park
3 Oakvale DrRide down a mountain on a toboggan, indoor rock climbing, indoor hot ice skating (small area), mini golf, Giant maze, tractor ride, games, jumping castle etc.
46 locals recommend
Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClRide down a mountain on a toboggan, indoor rock climbing, indoor hot ice skating (small area), mini golf, Giant maze, tractor ride, games, jumping castle etc.
Port Stephens Dolphin Watch
Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrYou can go horse riding, through the bush or on the sand dunes.
Nelson Bay Boat Hire
54 Victoria ParadeTomaree Aquatic Centre
3 Aquatic ClThe local swimming pool
Shoal Bay SUP
3 Shoal Bay RoadFeet First Dive
97 Stockton StIrukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdGetting Around
The closest airport to Nelson Bay, about a 30minutre drive from the house.
12 locals recommend
Newcastle Airport station
The closest airport to Nelson Bay, about a 30minutre drive from the house.
Shopping
Woolworths Nelson Bay
Donald StreetSalamander Bay Square
2 Town Centre CctThis is the main shopping center in Port Stephens
Stoll through the streets of Nelson Bay to see the local shops. Walk along Donald St, Magnus St and Stockton St. Continue down Stockton St, cross the crossing at the traffic lights and down to the marina for more restaurants and shops.
Donald Street
Donald StreetStoll through the streets of Nelson Bay to see the local shops. Walk along Donald St, Magnus St and Stockton St. Continue down Stockton St, cross the crossing at the traffic lights and down to the marina for more restaurants and shops.
Nelson Bay Health Foods
7 Stockton StOPAAT health
23 Stockton StDelicious healthy food options and health food shop!