Port Stephens is amazing! Here are some top places to visit if you love golden sandy beaches, sunsets over scenic waterways, and wonderful wildlife (in fact, it’s the dolphin-watching capital of Australia!).

Anchorage
A stunning place to stay, surrounded by nature and water views – keep an eye out for dolphins swimming in the bay! The perfect spot to unwind.

Anchorage Port Stephens

Anchorage Port Stephens | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

The Home Interior
My favourite café which also includes a lovely home interior shop inspired by coastal living.

The Home Interior POrt Stephens

The Home Interior Cafe | Photo by The Home Interior

Corlette Headland Walk
An easy and breezy 25 minute to an hour walk from the Anchorage with water views and flora.

Corlette Headland Walk

Corlette Headland Walk | Photo By Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

The Point Restaurant at Soldiers Point
Sunset views galore. Eat dinner on deck whilst watching the sun go down.

The Point Restaurant

The Point Restaurant | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Fingal Bay
Venture on a near-perfect C-curve of sand to its own island connected by a sandspit. The spit at the north end links Fingal Island to the mainland which attracts decent waves when the sand builds up.

Fingal Bay | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O'Connor

Fingal Bay | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Champagne on Ice
I love sunsets and what better way to see them than on this luxurious yacht whilst sipping champagne and eating oysters. Whether on a romantic escape or having a corporate team building or small group adventure, step aboard the Champagne on Ice for a breathtaking cruise on the pristine waters of Port Stephens. Thank you to Blue Water Sailing and our crew Mark and his lovely wife Rose, who made this experience even more special and unique.

Champagne On Ice | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Champagne On Ice | Photo by Blue Water Sailing 

Long Boat Café
A relaxed café by Fingal Bay with a great playground – perfect for an eat-in bite and ordering ice cream on-the-go!

Long Boat Cafe | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Long Boat Cafe | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Envision
Thank you to our deckhand, Bronny and our skipper, Pricilla for an amazing experience seeing a whale and her baby heading south to Antarctica. The new and adventurous fast cat Envision finds whales quickly and can even deliver passengers directly onto beaches, while the larger ocean sailing catamaran Imagine offers a more luxurious encounter.

Imagine Cruises, Envision

Imagine Cruises, Envision | Photo by Sally Dunwell Photography

Little Beach Boathouse
Great food with superb views of Nelson Bay. Downstairs you will find their buzzing Boathouse Bar filled with locals and vacationers.

Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant | Photo by Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant

Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant | Photo by Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant

Shoal Bay Beach
Take a walk along Shoal Bay Beach and head towards Tomaree Head for a walk which will take your breath away (literally)!

Shoal Bay Beach

Shoal Bay Beach

Bike Hire
Say goodbye to the car and grab a bike. Choose from the endless Port Stephens’ bike tracks!

Shoal Bay Bike Hire | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O'Connor

Shoal Bay Bike Hire | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Inner Light Tearooms
Simple but spectacular with panoramic views and great scones!

Inner Light Tearooms | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor

Inner Light Tearooms | Photo by Edwina Courtney-O’Connor