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Port Stephens, Forster and Surrounds


Port Stephens Dolphins

Fast facts

  • Unspoilt beaches, beautiful bays and lakes, national parks
  • Famous as the dolphin capital of Australia
  • Two-and-a-half hours’ drive north of Sydney

 

Why go there


With 26 golden beaches, an extensive bay and picturesque inlets, Port Stephens is the perfect place for a lazy holiday. Freshly caught seafood, boutique wines and award-winning chefs ensure that eating out in local cafés is a memorable experience.


For those who yearn for a more active holiday, there's plenty to keep you busy too, from water sports and fishing to bushwalking and horse-riding.

 

Things to do

  • Try parasailing, jet skiing, surfing or snorkelling in the Port Stephens waterways.
  • Walk to the top of Tomaree Headland for views of Nelson Bay and the offshore islands.
  • Explore sea caves, sponge gardens and shipwrecks at Fly Point Marine Park.
  • Visit the koala colony at the Tilligerry Peninsula.
  • Play a round of golf at one of the area’s 18-hole golf courses.
  • Hire a sailboat or canoe to explore Myall, Smiths or Wallis lakes.
  • Explore Myall Lakes National Park – 245 sq km of coastal lagoons, wild forest, swamps and lakes.

 

Don’t miss

  • Whale-watching cruises, departing from Nelson Bay, from May to November; dolphin cruises depart throughout the year.
  • Quad biking and sand-boarding at Stockton Sand Dunes.
  • Kayaking with dolphins, with guides on hand, at Nelson Bay or Soldiers Point.
  • Horse-riding through the bush or surf, from Anna Bay, Williamtown and Salt Ash.

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