A day out in Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 6 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.

Top things to do in Nelson Bay

Tomaree Head Summit Walk
Free · Tomaree Head · about 90 min
A steep climb to one of the best coastal views in NSW. Whales in winter.
d'Albora Marina and the foreshore
Free · Town · about 30 min
Boats, dolphin-cruise departures and a waterfront walk.
Gan Gan Lookout
Free · Gan Gan · about 20 min
View over the whole of Port Stephens and the dunes.
Shoal Bay beach
Free · Shoal Bay · about 75 min
Calm, clear water at the foot of Tomaree Head.
Fingal Bay and the spit
Free · Fingal Bay · about 75 min
A sheltered bay with a sand spit to Point Stephens (check tides).
Stockton Beach sand dunes at Birubi Point
Free · Anna Bay · about 90 min
The largest moving dunes in the southern hemisphere. Walk in, or take a tour.

Tomaree Head Summit Walk (Tomaree Head): A steep climb to one of the best coastal views in NSW. Whales in winter.
Shoal Bay beach (Shoal Bay): Calm, clear water at the foot of Tomaree Head.
Fingal Bay and the spit (Fingal Bay): A sheltered bay with a sand spit to Point Stephens (check tides).
d'Albora Marina and the foreshore (Town): Boats, dolphin-cruise departures and a waterfront walk.
Gan Gan Lookout (Gan Gan): View over the whole of Port Stephens and the dunes.
Stockton Beach sand dunes at Birubi Point (Anna Bay): The largest moving dunes in the southern hemisphere. Walk in, or take a tour.

Café breakfast or lunch on Magnus Street (Town, around A$22): The town centre has cafés near the marina.
Dinner at the marina (Town, around A$40): Restaurants and fish and chips on the waterfront.

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Month	Low	High	Rainy days
January	18°C	28°C	9
April	13°C	23°C	10
July	8°C	18°C	10
October	13°C	23°C	10

Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.