Port Stephens

Feel a world away

Embark on a journey to a place that will change your perspective. Where giant sand dunes provide the backdrop for exhilarating experiences, where dolphins and whales grace the coastline. A place where picture perfect beaches are the norm, and where the extraordinary is ordinary.

Sailing in Shoal Bay
Sand Dune Adventures
Shoal Bay SUP
Oakfield Ranch Camel Safaris
Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Highlights

Get a local perspective

Get a local perspective

Discover the loves and livelihoods of the people that live here. Whether they are farming oysters or deep sea fishing, taking visitors out onto the dunes or protecting local wildlife, each story is connected to the incredible nature of the area and their daily experience of this beautiful region.

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NPWS - Port Stephens

Places to stay

Glamp on the water’s edge, sleep in boutique luxury or wake up from an oceanview penthouse. Share the experience with your family in resort style apartments, holiday homes and beachside holiday parks, or enjoy a romantic break in opulent hotels.

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Bannisters at Soldiers Point, Port Stephens

Get your beaings

Drive an easy 2.5 hours north from Sydney and you’ll arrive in the natural beauty of Port Stephens. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 30 minutes by car from Nelson Bay in Port Stephens. To make the most of your time, a car is recommended to explore the 26 beaches and coastal villages.

Port Stephens map