Blue Water Paradise

Port Stephens, escape and surround your self in blue water paradise with its natural beauty and surroundings, first noted by Europeans in May 1770 when Captain James Cook referred to Port Stephens in his log as "an opening forming a bay".

Magnificent Port Stephens is located about two and a half hours north of Sydney, on the East Coast of Australia, and has a population of about 50,000. With over 19 miles of pristine clean, white, sandy beaches home to around 165 bottle nose dolphins, which live in the Port itself. If you are lucky you can view them from the shore or you can hire a boat or take an adventure on one of our most popular dolphin and whale watch cruises “The Tamboi Queen”.
Experience like no other, Between the months of May and November, over 5000 humpback whales pass through Port Stephens waters during their migration north to warmer waters and later in the year during their journey south to Antarctica.
There are many wonderful walks around the area, especially along the many coastal paths. Surround yourself with spectacular views of the bay and further out to sea from the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands.

With a wide range of wildlife with many varieties of plants and birds take an adventure into several of our National Parks surrounding Port Stephens, Offshore there are numerous islands to explore, including Cabbage Tree Island home to a range of wildlife and Broughton Island which is a great spot to go diving and are well worth exploring.

Want to make the most of your stays Canoeing, fishing, a tour around the vineyards and farms or perhaps a four or even six wheel drive across the famous Stockton Beach or get your adrenalin racing and enjoy a ride of a life time for beginners or more experienced riders at the “Rambling sands horse treks”, ride through national parks or settle on down in the saddle with the spine tingling sunsets on Stockton Beach.

Historical buildings and museums are well worth the visit, as well as a variety of other attractions, Port Stephens is home to a wide range of restaurants, with the local speciality being fresh seafood. However, you will also find a selection of world wide cuisines offering virtually anything that your tickles your taste buds!

Port Stephens boasts a vibrant tourism and fishing industries, with plenty of reasons to visit all year round.

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