Atthe end of the F3 Freeway, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney lies the
holiday destination fondly known as the Blue Water Paradise. The crystal
clear blue water and the opportunity to engage in never ending fun
activities like toboganning, scuba diving, kayaking, para sailing,
swimming with dolphins, horse riding on the beach, sandboarding, four
wheel driving or quadbiking on the sand dunes or bushwalking has made
this spot ever famous for vacations during school holidays as well as
for a weekend getaway by the beach. There is plenty of accommodation
but advisable to book a Shoal Bay holiday park,
Fingal Bay caravan park or any other Port Stephens caravan parks in
Nelson Bay, Anna Bay, or a resort or a holiday home before you head this
way.
Being the home to more than 150 bottlenose dolphins, this is yet
another super coastal fringe in NSW to watch dolphins. There are dolphin
cruises heading to the sea where these beautiful mammals never fail to
thrill the visitors who take a cruise to spot them. Nelson Bay so far
is the only place which offer a licensed operation for visitors to swim
with the dolphins. If you arrive during May to July or September to
November you will be delighted to witness Humpback Whales migrating very
close to the shores of Port Stephens. The headlands which extend far
into the sea offer you a superb opportunity to witness these amazing
mammals even from land or from one of the whale watching cruises.
The area is superb for recreational fishing as well as diving. The
Port Stephens Marine Park covers 98,000hectares of protected area which
is home for various precious marine life. Whether you are a experienced
diver or a first timer, come along and obtain more information from the
tourist information centre on the diving spots and the licensed
providers who will take you along on this thrilling expedition. The
islands of Port Stephens are known to be the most northern breeding
ground for little penguins in Australia.
Comealong in spring and a walk in Tomaree National Park will offer you
spectacular display of wildflowers. The protected bays of Nelson Bay,
Anna Bay, Shoal Bay are superb for families with young children who
enjoy playing in tranquil waters while the Tanilba Bay and Lemon Tree
Passage area are more popular for those who love boating and do some
recreational fishing while on vacation. These two suburbs located on the
Tilligerry Peninsula is home to a large native koala population. If
you happen to walk along the Tilligerry Creek you are almost sure to
sight a cute koala hugging on to one of the eucalypt branches.
Many who travel to Port Stephens on holiday will no doubt stop in
Raymond Terrace which is the major commercial hub in the area. Being a
major shopping hub for the area too, the travelers are able to stop over
while on their onward journey and enjoy a snack or a meal in one of the
many restaurants, cafes or takeaway outlets as well as stock up the
provisions for their holiday. Well, if you are looking for fresh fish,
succulent prawns, oysters etc Port Stephens is second to none.
We invite you here on your next fun holiday. Secure one of the resorts in Port Stephens or even a resort and spa in Shoal Bay if you are looking for some up market accommodation or click here to book online
your next holiday accommodation in Port Stephens (select state NSW and
region “Port Stephens” for your search). Just another 40 minutes north
will bring you to the beautiful Smiths Lake in Great Lakes region
offering holiday homes and cottages in Smiths Lake for more enjoyment of the fascinating north coast.
