Title: Visit Port Stephens: 2026 Travel Guide for Port Stephens, New South Wales | Expedia.com

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# Port Stephens

## New South Wales

![Panorama of Coastline and Sand Beach at Stockton Beach, New South Wales, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085249/55e13b3f-8fcb-48aa-94e5-a40447d5a25f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Panorama of Coastline and Sand Beach at Stockton Beach, New South Wales, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085249/55e13b3f-8fcb-48aa-94e5-a40447d5a25f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Port Stephens coast Shoal bay town waterfront with Mt Tomaree and Zenith beach in wide aerial panorama over water surface in Australia on a sunny day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085249/1e23ea10-333f-421c-90ca-b9dd19f307b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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#### Take to the water and go whale watching, diving or fishing or just relax on beaches around this enormous natural harbor.

Close to Sydney but with arelaxed coastal feel, Port Stephens is a popular holiday destination for thoselooking for action or relaxation on its many lovely beaches.

Roughly 125 miles (200Kilometers) from central Sydney, Port Stephens has miles of pristine shorelineand is home to a huge range of marine and wild life.

Pack some lunch, grab yourgear, and head to one of many beaches around Port Stephens. Many are patrolledby lifeguards, but others are nearly completely deserted. Stroll along the softgolden sand or jump straight into the crystal-clear waters. For a bit moreaction, learn to surf, hire a boat or jet ski, or even go parasailing. To swimwith fish, turtles and even sharks, organize a diving trip with one of manylocal operators. For a look at some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures,take a dolphin and whale watching cruise.

Adventurers can take theirfour-wheel drives off road and onto the beach, or even tackle the Stockton SandDunes. Fishing enthusiasts will find some great spots right off the beach andalong local creeks, or can hop aboard a chartered boat. For great views of thearea, climb Tomaree Head. It’s a steep trek, but the trail and stairs are wellmaintained, and most people agree it’s worth the effort.

Explore some of thestunning countryside with a journey inland to Wallaroo and Karuah NationalParks, or take a trip out to the Myall Lakes. When the sun starts to go down,make your way to one of several towns for a hearty meal and refreshing drink.Nelson Bay is the biggest and most popular, with a good selection of cafés,restaurants, and shops.

Port Stephens is whereyou’ll find untouched beaches and an addictive holiday atmosphere. Learn tosurf, spot dolphins, or just lie on the sand and read a good book.

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[Nelson Bay

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Nestled against Tomaree National Park is this haven of stunning beaches and coastline where dolphins are a regular sighting and humpback whales pass by.

## Reasons to visit

- Nelson Head Lighthouse
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## Reasons to visit

- Tomaree Head

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