Top 10 Things To Do

There’s lots of reasons to fall in love with Port Stephens... in any season. Find out more here!

1. Dive right in
Hit the water with your snorkel and goggles to discover a thriving underwater oasis at our famous Fly Point Park located between Nelson Bay and Little Beach. 

2. Catch a break
Port Stephens is known for its beautiful surf beaches from Samurai and One Mile to Birubi Beach, Zenith and Box Beach. Take a surfing lesson and learn beach safety tips, as well as basic board and surf skills.

3. On your bike
Port Stephens is a great place to explore by bike!
From rugged mountain biking along coastal tracks to
family-friendly cycle paths. Bring your own, join an organised tour or hire a bike once here.

4. Take a hike
Walk to the top of Tomaree Headland Lookout to enjoy striking views of Port Stephens and the offshore islands. It will take you about half an hour or so to reach the top but it is well worth the effort. 

5. Talk to the animals
Enjoy a day out with the kids... bottle feed baby farm animals, get close to the kangaroos and koalas or plan a guided walk with Tilligerry Habitat to look for koalas in their natural environment.

6. Something to spout about!
With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling Port Stephens home, it’s no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. From May to November, the waters off Port Stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. 

7. Sandsational dunes!
The Worimi Conservation Lands (Stockton Bight Sand Dunes) are truly one of nature’s masterpieces, stretching 32kms these are the largest dunes of their kind in the southern hemisphere. Explore by foot, camel or horse, in your own 4WD, on a quad bike or join a 4WD tour and sandboard down 30 metre high dunes! Awesome!

8. Aboat time
There’s a hull lot to love about Port Stephens if you’re into boats. BYOB or hire a yacht, jet ski, kayak, ski boat or cruiser and discover the rivers, bays,
marinas, islands and off-shore adventures for old sea dogs and the little tackers.

9. Food for thought
Try our local, home-grown produce: oysters, macadamias, figs, olives, avocados, boutique wines and craft brews.

10. Play a round
With four championship golf courses, a driving range & mini golf - all the drivers, hookers and swingers won’t need to travel a fairway to enjoy a round in a beautiful setting.