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Things to do in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point has fantastic swimming beaches to explore with Sunset and Little beaches the most popular.
There are around twenty other beaches in the area. Fingal Bay, Shoal Bay and Duchies Beach are fantastic, protected beaches along the edge of Port Stephens. Along the oceanfront, try Anna Bay and Stockton Beach for surfing, swimming and fishing.
Boat hire is available at Soldiers Point Marina to help you fully explore the clear waters of Port Stephens.
History of Soldiers Point
Captain Cook was the first settler to notice Port Stephens as he sailed along the east coast of Australia in 1770, however it wasn't until 1791 that a settler sailed into Port Stephens and the area was soon being mined for coal.
In the 1920's, the area around Port Stephens and Soldiers Point were considered a suitable site for a new state capital for a new state in the north of New South Wales.
The area around Port Stephens was also considered for a military base. These plans never came to fruition and the area is still largely untouched except for the small smattering of coastal communities that for decades have been enticing sea changers and holiday makers.
Landmark in Soldiers Point
Larger than Sydney Harbour, Port Stephens is a magnificent, shallow and safe waterway. Surrounded by two volcanic remnants at the point where it meets the sea, the area has long been associated with summer holidays.
Shopping in Soldiers Point
There are general stores in Soldiers Point and further provisions can be obtained in Nelson Bay which has quite a good shopping centre with a supermarket. Nearby Raymond Terrace also has a large shopping mall and central business district precinct.
Restaurants & Cafes in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point has a good selection of cafes and take away food outlets for a town of its size and there are two award winning restaurants located in the Soldiers Point Marina Complex.
Nelson Bay offers further options still, with some great restaurants and cafes.
Sports & Fitness in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point is well equipped for leisure and sporting facilities. Port Stephens is of course perfect for fishing, boating, swimming, diving and water skiing. Surfing beaches are a short distance away at Nelson Bay and Anna Bay.
Golfer's head to Pacific Dunes Golf Club where there are also tennis courts available to the public.
Transport in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point is a two and a half hour drive from Sydney along the F3 Freeway and Pacific Highway. It is a forty minute drive north of Newcastle. Newcastle Airport at Williamtown is a thirty five minute drive away and there are direct flights to Sydney and other capital cities. Trains stop in Broadmeadow and Newcastle and bus services connect to Soldiers Point.
Transportation in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point is 206 kilometres north of Sydney and 57 kilometres from Newcastle. Nelson Bay is a mere 10 kilometres or 12 minutes by car away.
Real Estate & Design in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point is a sleepy, coastal village on the shores of Port Stephens. The town has perfect, sweeping vantage points from which to view the crystal, blue waters of the eastern side of Port Stephens. Located just to the west of the well known holiday enclave of Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point is the kind of place to get some serious relaxation done. We have a number of well appointed holiday homes and holiday cottages, moments from the water's edge.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point has a primary school. Tomaree High School in nearby Salamander Bay is a joint primary, secondary and a TAFE educational facility. The nearest hospital is Nelson Bay and District Polyclinic Hospital.
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