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Things to do in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens is a great base from which to explore the surrounding waterways. Take the ferry across Port Stephens to Nelson Bay and marvel at the beauty of the region. Boating and fishing are popular along the Myall River and swimming and surfing are perfect at Bennetts Beach where you are guaranteed a secluded spot all to yourself. The coastline north of Tea Gardens is also popular with 4WD enthusiasts and bushwalkers, with several trails offering magnificent walks through rainforest and paperbark forests.
The Myall Lakes National Park is home to spectacular beaches and stunning coastal scenery. Miles of secluded beaches and estuarine river systems are perfect for swimming, surfing and fishing. Mungo Brush within Myall Lakes National Park has a rainforest walk and is an ideal spot for picnics and bushwalks.
Otherwise, Marine Drive running along the banks of the Myall River is the focal point of Tea Gardens and is perfect for fishing, picnicking by or simply strolling along. There is also a swimming pool and access to the Singing Bridge which leads to Hawks Nest at the end of Marine Drive.
History of Tea Gardens
Prior to European settlement, the area around Tea Gardens was inhabited by the Worimi Indigenous tribe. The first European settlers were loggers who worked the forests on the banks of the Myall River. The fishing industry and the sand mining industry later established bases near Tea Gardens and provided employment for the town.
Today, along with its twin town of Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens is a sleepy village known as a popular and relaxing holiday destination.
Landmark in Tea Gardens
Situated on the Myall River, which connects the Myall Lakes with Port Stephens, and separates Tea Gardens from its twin town of Hawks Nest, The waterways surrounding Tea Gardens are the town's most famous landmarks. Port Stephens, which is larger than Sydney Harbour, is a magnificent body of water. Flanked by two volcanic remnants at the point where it meets the sea, the area around Port Stephens has long been associated with long, lazy summer holidays.
Myall Lakes National Park is one of the most spectacular National Parks in Australia. Stretching from Hawks Nest to Seal Rocks, the park includes wild, unspoilt beaches and picturesque lake systems, rainforests and amazing sand dune formations.
Shopping in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens and its twin town of Hawks Nest contain general stores, newsagencies, banks and takeaway food outlets. Nearby Raymond Terrace offers shopping centres with supermarkets and chain stores and all of the services of a town that supports the surrounding area.
Restaurants & Cafes in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest have a good selection of restaurants including Chinese, seafood and modern Australian cuisines. Local seafood is a must, choose from fresh fish, oysters and crabs.
Sports & Fitness in Tea Gardens
Swimming, surfing and diving are all popular activities in Tea Gardens. Surfers head to Bennetts Beach and Mungo Beach and numerous other breaks in the Myall Lakes National Park. The calmer waters of Port Stephens are ideal for swimming especially at Jimmys Beach.
Hawks Nest Golf Club is ideal for every level of golfer and there are also tennis courts, a swimming pool and a bowling club in Tea Gardens.
Transport in Tea Gardens
Daily bus services connect Tea Gardens with Newcastle and Sydney. Williamtown Airport is a short distance away which offers daily flights to Sydney and other capital cities. A ferry service travels across Port Stephens to Nelson Bay.
Transportation in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens is 215 kilometres and a two and a half hour drive from Sydney. Newcastle is 75 kilometres from Tea Gardens with the drive taking approximately one hour.
Real Estate & Design in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens, along with its twin town of Hawks Nest, is a sleepy resort town bordered by stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by Port Stephens, the Myall River and the Pacific Ocean, the area is an aquatic paradise, perfect for an old fashioned beach side holiday. We have a fantastic selection of holiday accommodation in Tea Gardens. Choose from cosy cottages by the river or stunning beach houses moments from the waters edge.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens has a public school. Secondary students travel to Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School which are both located in nearby Raymond Terrace. The closest hospital is the Nelson Bay Community Hospital.
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