Nelson Bay Holiday Accommodation

Nelson Bay Holiday Accommodation

Ideally located just three hours drive from Sydney, Nelson Bay is a picturesque holiday town situated on the shores of Port Stephens. Close to surf beaches, national parks and everything the Port Stephens area has to offer, Nelson Bay makes a great destination for a short break or longer getaway.

The beautiful waters of Port Stephens are perfect for swimming, fishing, boating and sailing. Tomaree National Park surrounds Nelson Bay and offers hiking trails, four wheel drive tracks and spectacular lookouts such as the view from Tomaree Head. Ocean beaches including Zenith, Box, One Mile and Bennetts attract surfers, anglers and swimmers.

Whale watching and dolphin cruises depart regularly from Nelson Bay and remain a popular attraction. Ferries also cross Port Stephens to Tea Gardens and make a great day-trip out on the water. The beautifully preserved Myall Lakes National Park is close by and features stunning lake systems and pristine beaches.



The idyllic villages surrounding Nelson Bay, including Shoal Bay, Corlette, Salamander Bay, Fingal Bay and Soldiers Point contain tranquil beaches and close proximity to parks and reserves. Across Port Stephens, the holiday towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest also make popular bases for holidays in the area and are home to fantastic beaches, excellent fishing and boating spots and natural wonders such as Myall Lakes National Park.

Nelson Bay is well served with reasonably priced holiday accommodation. Furnished holiday apartments close to the centre of town are ideal for couples and smaller families taking short breaks. Holiday homes in Nelson Bay are great for groups and families looking for a larger base.

Nelson Bay is accessible from Sydney and Newcastle via the Pacific Highway. Daily coach services connect Nelson Bay with Sydney and Newcastle. Newcastle's Williamtown Airport is nearby and is served by flights from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

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