Port Stephens Australia

Welcome to Port Stephens, NSW
Australia's glorious blue water paradise.

Port Stephens is called the “blue water paradise” because of the beauty of its marine surroundings. It is located in New South Wales about two and a half hours north of Sydney, on the East Coast of Australia, and has a population of about 50,000. With over 19 miles of clean, white, sandy beaches, Port Stephens boasts vibrant tourism and fishing industries.

Port Stephens Australia

Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a naturally beautiful area, with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. In truth, it’s not a town in its own right, but rather a region that is divided into different areas; the Tomaree Peninsula, the Tilligerry Peninsula and the Golden Bight all surrounding the bay. Learn more about Port Stephens.

Map of Port Stephens

Port Stephens TownsTowns
Port Stephens AttractionsAttractions
Port Stephens HotelsHotels

Port Stephens Accommodation

Accommodation in Port Stephens

Port Stephens has a great range of accommodation to suit any budget - whether you're a single, couple, or family, you can find ideal accommodation in Port Stephens.

Peppers Anchorage Peppers Anchorage
Nestled between rugged bush and sea, the Peppers Anchorage boutique retreat offers luxury seaside accommodation. »

Shoal Bay Resort Shoal Bay Resort
Shoal Bay Resort & Spa Port Stephens is the perfect retreat for all types of travellers or holidaymakers. »

Salamander Shores Hotel Salamander Shores Hotel
Salamander Shores, with sensational views of Port Stephens, provides a truly affordable waterfront accommodation. »

Beautiful Bays

Port Stephens is a wonderful collection of seaside villages surrounding a collection of beautiful bay.

Fingal Bay Fingal Bay
Fingal Bay has a magnificent beach with an infamous walk across "the spit" to view the burnt out ruins of the outer lighthouse residence. »

Nelson Bay Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay, a coastal resort town just inside the mouth of Port Stephens, treads a sensible line between tourism and charm. »

Shoal Bay Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay offers the very best of Port Stephens, beautiful scenery and nature, and a wide range of activities to entertain all. »

Port Stephens Towns

Port Stephens Towns

Photo: Port Stephens

Port Stephens is an amazing harbour, surrounded by many unique and interesting towns. There are the larger towns of Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace, interspersed with smaller bayside villages, such as Shoal Bay, Lemontree Passage, Salamander Bay and Corlette. With the growth of tourism, many of the towns have developed an interesting character and charm. Discover more of Port Stephens Towns.

BroomeTanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay is a small, picturesque bayside town west of Lemon Tree Passage. »

Stockton Beach | Port Stephens Beaches

Port Stephens Beaches

Photo: Port Stephens Beach

Stockton Beach is a 32km long stretch of beach, in some areas its as much as 1km wide and has sand dunes over 30 meters high. The area is popular with four wheel driving, sand boarding, quad and motorbike riding and swimming. There are many Adventure companies within the area that can provide guided tours for your exploration. See more of Port Stephens Beaches.

Stockton BeachStockton Beach
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa is a beautiful melting pot of cultural influences and architecture. »

Australia's blue water paradise

More great Australian travel destinations
About 'Port Stephens Australia'

Port Stephens Australia is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to the Port Stephens region. We are passionate about Australia's blue water paradise, its beautiful sandy beach, warm clear waters and the unforgetable experiences that are waiting for all who visit. Our aim is to discuss Port Stephens, its history, its environment, its wildlife and its spectacular destinations. We hope that this website will inspire all who visit, just as much as Port Stephens has inspired us.

Travel web design

Travel and tourism website design by Jimmyweb
Sydney website design by Jimmyweb
Blue Mountains website design by iVent