Port Stephens
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Port Stephens is a beautiful Port only two and
a half hours drive north of Sydney. There are many wonderful bays
and beaches along the coastline hosting beautiful landscape views.
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The various bays and coastal areas include
Anna Bay, Fingal Bay,
Lemon Tree Passage, Mallabula, Nelson
Bay, Salamander Bay, Salt Ash, Shoal Bay, Soldiers
Point, Stockton Beach and Tanilba Bay. Inland you
can visit Raymond Terrace, Morpeth and explore the Lower
Hunter Valley. |
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If you love koalas then you should definitely
visit Lemon Tree Passage, as the whole peninsula is covered
with koala habitat. For those who prefer glorious beaches
then head to Shoal Bay or the long Stockton Beach. Stockton
Beach also offers good surf.
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There is also a wide range of wildlife
with many varieties of plants and birds. There are also
several National
Parks surrounding Port Stephens which are well worth
exploring, and offer an excellent opportunity to see a wide
range fo wildlife. |
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Port Stephens is home to around 165 bottlenose
dolphins, which live in the Port itself. If you are lucky
you can view them from the shore or hire a boat. Alternatively,
join a tour which takes you around the Port dolphin watching.
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It is also possible to go Hump Back Whale watching
during their migration north to warmer waters, and later in the
year during their journey south to Antartica.
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Offshore there are numerous islands to
explore, including Cabbage Tree Island home to a range of
wildlife and Broughton island which is a great spot to go
diving. Several of the charter boats offer diving and fishing
around both of these islands, which is great fun.
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Port Stephens is also known for its fishing.
There are a range of fishing charters that take you deep
sea fishing, although it is also possible to fish off of
wharfs, rocks and beaches. You can also hire a boat to explore
the waters of the port itself or further afield in the rivers
and lakes.
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There are many wonderful walks around
the area, especially along the many coastal paths. It is
possible to get a great view of the bay and further out
to sea from the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands. There are
also various historic buildings and museums well worth visiting,
as well as a variety of other attractions
for the whole family.
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You can also join one of the many tours both
in the water and on land such as a camping trip, canoeing, fishing,
a tour around the vineyards and farms or perhaps a four or even
six wheel drive across Stockton Beach.
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Port Stephens is home to a wide range
of restaurants, with the local speciality being fresh
seafood. However, you will also find a selection of
world wide cuisines offering virtually anything that
your taste buds fancy!
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There are a variety of shops and boutiques
around Port Stephens with the main shopping areas being
Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Salamander Bay and Tanilda
Bay. In addition a large shopping complex is situated in
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The Port can also really boast about it's
wide range of accommodation. There really is something for
every pocket, party size, and style of traveller. Motels,
hotels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, farmstays, villas and campsites
are all of a high standard.
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