Guidebook for Nelson Bay

Jess & Matt
Guidebook for Nelson Bay

Food Scene

excellent food and coffee Pet friendly
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice cafe at Nelson Bay
71A Victoria Parade
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
excellent food and coffee Pet friendly
Rick Stien's new restaurant that has recently opened in the area. Check website for opening hours and book online
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bannisters Port Stephens
147 Soldiers Point Rd
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rick Stien's new restaurant that has recently opened in the area. Check website for opening hours and book online
Little tapas bar in the heart of nelson bay. Open for breakfast and dinner.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Evviva Cafe &Bar
14A Stockton St
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little tapas bar in the heart of nelson bay. Open for breakfast and dinner.
A bit out of the way but worth the short drive. Viking themed restaurant/bar. They do some amazing wood fire pizzas! On the weekend they have live music and it is a great vibe. Gelato and coffee during the day and great little outdoor area at the back for the kids.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Valhalla Restaurant Bar
3834 Nelson Bay Rd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A bit out of the way but worth the short drive. Viking themed restaurant/bar. They do some amazing wood fire pizzas! On the weekend they have live music and it is a great vibe. Gelato and coffee during the day and great little outdoor area at the back for the kids.
One of our favourites!!! A Great spot for a weekend lunch among the vines and Australian bush. Dog friendly and plenty of activities for the kids with outdoor games. Live music and more importantly a great food and a good selection of local wines /beers made on site. They sometimes do a courtesy bus so ring ahead for pick up/drop off details.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay Rd
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of our favourites!!! A Great spot for a weekend lunch among the vines and Australian bush. Dog friendly and plenty of activities for the kids with outdoor games. Live music and more importantly a great food and a good selection of local wines /beers made on site. They sometimes do a courtesy bus so ring ahead for pick up/drop off details.
Freshly made bread. Awesome Sourdough!
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Two Bobs Bakery
8 Yacaaba St
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Freshly made bread. Awesome Sourdough!
Pizza and wine kitchen. Recommend to make a booking on weekends/nights.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nigronis
77 Magnus St
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizza and wine kitchen. Recommend to make a booking on weekends/nights.
great coffee and excellent park for the kids to play in
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Longboat Cafe
3 Marine Dr
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
great coffee and excellent park for the kids to play in
Great little spot right on the water. Perfect for lunch or afternoon snack and drinks. Pet friendly.
Bay Harbour Cafe
14 18Teramby Road
Great little spot right on the water. Perfect for lunch or afternoon snack and drinks. Pet friendly.

Drinks & Nightlife

amazing views good all day round open for coffee and late night drinks Courtesy bus back to Nelson bay during the later hours on the night
95 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shoal Bay Country Club
35-45 Shoal Bay Rd
95 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
amazing views good all day round open for coffee and late night drinks Courtesy bus back to Nelson bay during the later hours on the night
Amazing location set on the water overlooking Little Beach. A must for a afternoon snack and drink by the sea
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria Parade
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing location set on the water overlooking Little Beach. A must for a afternoon snack and drink by the sea

Essentials

has underground parking and BWS attached cafe inside- coffee is good here
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woolworths Nelson Bay
Donald Street
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
has underground parking and BWS attached cafe inside- coffee is good here

Entertainment & Activities

Play a round of golf amongst the kangaroos Relax on the large open area deck above the green
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nelson Bay Golf Club
57 Dowling St
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Play a round of golf amongst the kangaroos Relax on the large open area deck above the green

Getting Around

Download the Nelson Bay Taxi app for bookings
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nelson Bay Taxis
132 George Rd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Download the Nelson Bay Taxi app for bookings

Sightseeing

Drive up Gan Gan Hill Lookout just 3mins from the house. Very accessible with a mostly flat pathway. Amazing 360 degree views over Port Stephens without out the hike!
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mirador Gan Gan
Lily Hill Road
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Drive up Gan Gan Hill Lookout just 3mins from the house. Very accessible with a mostly flat pathway. Amazing 360 degree views over Port Stephens without out the hike!
Fingal Bay spit. Keep an eye on the tides if you are planning to walk across this! only crossable on low tide. plan your day accordingly. An iconic scene of the area and one to not pass up on. Long boat cafe is part of the surf club here and serve decent meals.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fingal Spit
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fingal Bay spit. Keep an eye on the tides if you are planning to walk across this! only crossable on low tide. plan your day accordingly. An iconic scene of the area and one to not pass up on. Long boat cafe is part of the surf club here and serve decent meals.

Parks & Nature

dog friendly beach
The largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. So much to see and do here on this beach from sand boarding, surfing, walk the headland bush trails, Crest Cafe for breakfast/lunch, camel rides or just a great day at the beach. The northern end is more protected from the big surf and has rock pools for the kids to explore. Beach is also dog friendly.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sand Dunes Anna Bay
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. So much to see and do here on this beach from sand boarding, surfing, walk the headland bush trails, Crest Cafe for breakfast/lunch, camel rides or just a great day at the beach. The northern end is more protected from the big surf and has rock pools for the kids to explore. Beach is also dog friendly.
quiet little bay perfect for the family. lots of natural shade and BBQs. Standup paddle boards for hike on this beach.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dutchmans Beach Reserve
1 Burbong St
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
quiet little bay perfect for the family. lots of natural shade and BBQs. Standup paddle boards for hike on this beach.
Cycle way from Corlette to Dutchies Beach. Great spot for a bike ride with the kids.
Bartlett Cycleway
Bartlett Cycleway
Cycle way from Corlette to Dutchies Beach. Great spot for a bike ride with the kids.
great rock pools for exploring. Good spot to watch the whales and dolphins swim by. Go on low tide as there is more sand and little private beaches start to appear.
Iris Moore Reserve
14 James Paterson St
great rock pools for exploring. Good spot to watch the whales and dolphins swim by. Go on low tide as there is more sand and little private beaches start to appear.
Patrolled Beach and good for swimming
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One Mile Beach
Gan Gan Rd
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Patrolled Beach and good for swimming
If your up for a bit of a challenge it is worth the walk! Stunning 360 degree views at the summit overlooking the port. Take in the beautiful Australian bush as well as our crystal clear waters. Get up early and race up to watch the sunrise. World war II gun emplacements and torpedo tubes are also located on this headland, just follow the signage.
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Caminata a la cima de Tomaree Head
Shoal Bay Road
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If your up for a bit of a challenge it is worth the walk! Stunning 360 degree views at the summit overlooking the port. Take in the beautiful Australian bush as well as our crystal clear waters. Get up early and race up to watch the sunrise. World war II gun emplacements and torpedo tubes are also located on this headland, just follow the signage.
If you want to go snorkeling this is the place! This marine reserve is filled with sea life and easy access from the waters edge. When you walk in the water fish surround you. swim a little deeper and you may be lucky enough to see some blue gropers.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fly Point Aquatic Reserve
Victoria Parade
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you want to go snorkeling this is the place! This marine reserve is filled with sea life and easy access from the waters edge. When you walk in the water fish surround you. swim a little deeper and you may be lucky enough to see some blue gropers.
great off leash dog beach, no restriction to hours.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bagnall beach
150 Government Rd
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
great off leash dog beach, no restriction to hours.