Guidebook for Nelson Bay
Food Scene
Situated on the water at stunning Little Beach. This restaurant not only offers great food upstairs but an option of fabulous tapas and bevvies in their jetty styled downstairs bar.
110 locals recommend
Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeSituated on the water at stunning Little Beach. This restaurant not only offers great food upstairs but an option of fabulous tapas and bevvies in their jetty styled downstairs bar.
Sharkys Pizza Shack
38 Donald StGreat variety of pizzas offering pick up or home delivery.
Authentic Indian food. Eat in or takeaway. Fully licensed or BYO
(WINE ONLY)
6 locals recommend
Taj Tandoori Indian Restaurant
30 Donald StreetAuthentic Indian food. Eat in or takeaway. Fully licensed or BYO
(WINE ONLY)
Possibly one of the best views in the Port. Well worth the walk up the hill or a drive if you're feeling a little lazy. A visit to the the Marine Coastal Patrol radio base and the heritage museum is a must.
Fabulous spot for morning tea or a light lunch.
53 locals recommend
Inner Light Tea Rooms
Possibly one of the best views in the Port. Well worth the walk up the hill or a drive if you're feeling a little lazy. A visit to the the Marine Coastal Patrol radio base and the heritage museum is a must.
Fabulous spot for morning tea or a light lunch.
great big Brekky and lunch only venue. Outdoor or indoor seating. Licensed for wine and beer. Very popular with the locals.
70 locals recommend
The Little Nel
7 Government Rdgreat big Brekky and lunch only venue. Outdoor or indoor seating. Licensed for wine and beer. Very popular with the locals.
Fine dining with inside or outside seating situated at beautiful Soldiers Point Marina. Spectacular at sunset!
43 locals recommend
The Point Restaurant
1 Sunset BlvdFine dining with inside or outside seating situated at beautiful Soldiers Point Marina. Spectacular at sunset!
Another fabulous spot located at Soldiers Point Marina. A diverse menu with a Greek/Italian influence. Around a 10-15 minutes drive from your accommodation - well worth the trip.
40 locals recommend
The Deck Cafe Restaurant & Bar
2 Sunset BlvdAnother fabulous spot located at Soldiers Point Marina. A diverse menu with a Greek/Italian influence. Around a 10-15 minutes drive from your accommodation - well worth the trip.
Lovely new restaurant & bar, has a great selection of dishes along with indoor & outdoor dining The locals Including myself love it. Booking essential.
14 locals recommend
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
59 Shoal Bay RoadLovely new restaurant & bar, has a great selection of dishes along with indoor & outdoor dining The locals Including myself love it. Booking essential.
Sightseeing
Great place to view the entirety of Port Stephens from a 360 degree view.
52 locals recommend
Gan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill RoadGreat place to view the entirety of Port Stephens from a 360 degree view.
A beautiful nineteen mile beach extending to Stockton. Activities include camel rides, four wheel drive tours, sand-boarding and dining at The Crest cafe which is also licensed.
56 locals recommend
Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StA beautiful nineteen mile beach extending to Stockton. Activities include camel rides, four wheel drive tours, sand-boarding and dining at The Crest cafe which is also licensed.
Shopping
Wonderful array of small business shops with a variety of abundance from kids wear, art work to high fashion and great coffee shops.
94 locals recommend
Nelson Bay
Wonderful array of small business shops with a variety of abundance from kids wear, art work to high fashion and great coffee shops.
This centre has a huge variety of shops including all the major supermarkets, clothing shops, Kmart, Target, butcher, chemist and doctors surgery as well as a diverse food court.
59 locals recommend
Salamander Bay Square
2 Town Centre CctThis centre has a huge variety of shops including all the major supermarkets, clothing shops, Kmart, Target, butcher, chemist and doctors surgery as well as a diverse food court.
Essentials
Woolworths Nelson Bay
Donald StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Great venue and popular separate dining area. Live music and outdoor area.
40 locals recommend
Seabreeze Hotel
1 Stockton StGreat venue and popular separate dining area. Live music and outdoor area.
This large club hosts the usual features one would expect including coffee shop, bistro, restaurant, gaming machines and live shows. It also has a gym popular with both locals and temporary members. Ample parking available and s short 5 minute drive from your accommodation.
25 locals recommend
Wests Nelson Bay
88 Shoal Bay RdThis large club hosts the usual features one would expect including coffee shop, bistro, restaurant, gaming machines and live shows. It also has a gym popular with both locals and temporary members. Ample parking available and s short 5 minute drive from your accommodation.
Arts & Culture
A diverse array of artworks from paintings to Bonsai; many of which are available for purchase
12 locals recommend
Port Stephens Community Art Centre
Cultural CloseA diverse array of artworks from paintings to Bonsai; many of which are available for purchase
Parks & Nature
Sunset Beach
Spectacular sunsets as the name suggests. Great photo opportunity.
Tomaree Headland; a difficult walk at the outset, but well worth the trek. (Many rest stops on the way up). One of the most incredible views one is like to witness."
8 locals recommend
Tomaree Head Track
Tomaree Headland; a difficult walk at the outset, but well worth the trek. (Many rest stops on the way up). One of the most incredible views one is like to witness."