Things to Do in Nelson Bay & Port Stephens near Peninsula Nelson Bay
Shoal Bay & Little Beach
Shoal Bay & Little Beach
Shoal Bay is a sheltered, crystal-clear bay with calm water, white sand and a grassy foreshore – perfect for swimming, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding and picnics. Little Beach, with its netted swimming area, jetty and picnic shelters, is even closer and a favourite with families.
Little Beach is about a 5 minute walk from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises
Moon Shadow-TQC Cruises
Join a dolphin watching cruise to see some of the roughly 90 resident bottlenose dolphins of Port Stephens, or a whale watching cruise as humpback whales migrate along the coast from May to November.
Imagine Cruises
Sail on a catamaran for dolphin watching, whale watching, snorkelling and seafood lunch cruises around Port Stephens – one of the most relaxing ways to see the bay.
Pacific Blue Fishing Charters
Head offshore for game and sport fishing on the charter vessels Ultimate II and Dr Hook – a great day out for keen anglers and first-timers alike.
Tomaree Head Summit Walk
Tomaree Head Summit Walk
Climb the 161 m summit of Tomaree Head in Tomaree National Park for panoramic views over Shoal Bay, Port Stephens and the offshore islands. The well-made walk takes about an hour return and passes historic WWII gun emplacements.
About 5 minutes by car from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Stockton Beach Sand Dunes
Stockton Beach Sand Dunes
Explore the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere on the Worimi Conservation Lands. Try sandboarding, a 4WD tour with Sand Dune Safaris, or a camel ride along Stockton Beach (weekends, plus daily in school and public holidays).
About 25 minutes by car from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay Golf Club
Nelson Bay Golf Club
Play a round at Nelson Bay Golf Club, a 27-hole championship course set among bushland beside Tomaree National Park – ideal for golf weekends and group getaways.
About 5 minutes by car from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Murray’s Brewery & Port Stephens Winery
Murray’s Brewery & Port Stephens Winery
Enjoy craft beer, local wine, tasting paddles and a relaxed lunch at Murray’s Brewery, which shares its Bobs Farm site with Port Stephens Winery – a favourite stop on the way into or out of town.
About 20 minutes by car from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay Marina
Nelson Bay Marina
The d’Albora Marinas precinct is the heart of Nelson Bay, with waterfront restaurants, cafés, fish and chips, boutiques, boat and kayak hire and departures for cruises and fishing charters.
About a 10 minute walk from Peninsula Nelson Bay
Shopping & Dining near Peninsula Nelson Bay
The Nelson Bay town centre is right on your doorstep, so you can leave the car at Peninsula Nelson Bay and explore on foot.
Waterfront dining at the marina: d’Albora Marinas is a 10 minute walk, with seafood restaurants, fish and chips on the water, cafés, gelato and boutiques overlooking the bay.
Cafés, bakeries & supermarkets: the town centre streets around the marina offer breakfast cafés, bakeries, takeaway and supermarkets for self-catering in our apartments.
Clubs & bistros: Nelson Bay Wests Club is a 2 minute walk and Nelson Bay Diggers is just 100 metres away – both great for casual bistro meals, live entertainment and family dinners.
Bigger shopping trip: Salamander Bay’s shopping centre, with major supermarkets and specialty stores, is about a 10 minute drive.
Food & drink trails: Murray’s Brewery and Port Stephens Winery at Bobs Farm are about 20 minutes’ drive.
Staying in? Enjoy our on-site restaurant and room service, or grab a snack or cold drink from the on-site vending machine.
