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Nelson Bay is a pretty town on the Southern coastline of Port Stephens, near to the Port Headlands. Not only are there plenty of things to do in Nelson Bay itself, but it also makes an ideal location from which to explore the rest of Port Stephens with its pretty beach and busy harbour. There are plenty of activities in the area to keep yourself and your family occupied.

There are a variety of shops in the area and so you definitely won't have any trouble finding those holiday souvenirs. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes serving a wide range of styles of food, situated along the coast and in the town itself. Nelson Bay is not short on accommodation within walking distance of all amenities.
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Nelson Bay is the perfect place from which to explore the port and the beautiful surrounding areas. There are numerous paths and walkways around the coastline and also a number of tours which take you to the Hunter Valley and the other bays and beaches of Port Stephens.
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A trip on the water is also very popular, with a variety of cruises available. You can join a cruise to watch dolphins and whales, as well as deep sea fishing trips. If you'd prefer to go out on your own it is possible to hire a variety of boats for either fishing, sight seeing or dolphin watching - or all three from Nelson Bay Boat Hire.

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For those who like the faster side of life why not hire a jet ski for a few hours. Alternatively take the relaxing, but still fun, option of hiring a water bike. Nelson Bay offers everything for every age and taste of visitor to the area.

Located a little over two hours drive from Sydney and about 25 minutes from Newscastle Airport, Nelson Bay makes a great place to unwind for a couple of days or even longer. There is a range of accommodation in Nelson Bay from farmstay and villa accommodation to bed and breakfasts, hotels and apartments.

Well known for the many Bottlenose dolphins that live around the Port, Dolphin Spotting is an extremely popular passtime for visitors. Then there are Whales. Approximately 3000 Humpback Whales pass close to the coast of Port Stephens whilst migrating to the warm tropical waters from late May to July each year.

September to November offers even more excitement when the Whales can be viewed returning to the Antarctic with their calves.

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