ATW Port Stephens Information
Port Stephens lies just north of the city of Newcastle in Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales. The well protected harbour provides an ideal location to carry on water sports of all descriptions and this is one of the states premier tourist destinations. There are a number of popular tourist destinations within the Port Stephens region which include Nelson Bay, Corlette, Lemon Tree Passage, Talilba Bay and Hawkes Nest. All of these have frontage onto the harbour and none are far from the ocean beaches. When you see the beaches in this region you will understand why the locals claim them to be among the best in the world. Surfers come from all over the country to surf the breaks here. This is also an ideal location for a house boat holiday and they are available for rental from a number of locations including the town of Karuah.
Port Stephens accommodation comes in a very wide range with an assortment of hotels, resorts and holiday apartments readily available. During the real estate boom of the last few years a number of supurb new resorts have been built and there are now several excellent day spas and golfing resorts available. The area also caters heavily for the family market and there is an excellent choice of holiday homes and apartments available at all budget levels. Nelson Bay is the largest of the holiday areas that surround Port Stephens and here you will find excellent shopping and a great choice of chic cafes, boutiques and restaurants just waiting for you to explore. Nelson Bay is also where the Port Stephens marina is located and this area has a terrific holiday ambience.
Port Stephens tours are wide and varied and cater for the taste of every holidaymaker. Take a trip to the nearby Hunter Valley and savor some of Australia’s best wines. Fishing trips are available from the marina for both the estuary and also onto the open ocean. Port Stephens is famous as a game fishing destination and charters are available. When the humpback whales are migrating past the harbour there are whale watching trips available. This is a fantastic experience and should not be missed. Port Stephens is an ideal destination for your next holiday so let us help you make all the necessary arrangements.
