A charming discovery

Gathered around a stunningly beautiful waterway about two and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour, Port Stephens was named by Captain James Cook on his 1770 voyage of discovery along the Australian east coast.

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Laid-back villages and towns and thriving residential communities encircle Port Stephens. Nelson Bay is the commercial heart of the area although it remains, like the rest of the area, laid back and accessible. There’s a relaxed charm that puts city visitors at ease. Port Stephens is located 220 kilometres north-east of Sydney. It is an easy two-hour drive or air travellers can connect to Newcastle, 50 kilometres south. Port Stephens has a thriving conference market and activities in the area include swimming, fishing, diving, jet-skiing and water-skiing.

Cruising Port Stephens is a popular options with a range of dolphin-watching cruises available. From mid-May, delegates can venture out to sea to watch migrating whales. Life can be as hectic or relaxed as the mood dictates.
South from Anna Bay is Stockton Beach. Sand dunes, some up to 30 metres above sea level, comprise the largest mobile landmass in the State. Six-wheel-drive sand-biking expeditions cross the 34 kilometre dune complex, stopping off at the rusted shipwreck of the Sygna on the way.

The beaches of Port Stephens are numerous and easily accessible. There’s even an official nude beach, Samurai Beach, which is part of Tomaree National Park. Encompassing some 20,000 hectares of natural bushland and 20 kilometres of coastline, Tomaree National Park is well worth exploring.