The annual Spring Cup, Port Stephens golf tournament is a ‘visitor only,’ event (male and female). Over the four days four games of golf are played – two at Nelson Bay, one at Horizons and one at Pacific Dunes, plus a welcome cocktail party and a dinner and presentation on the final day. For more Read more…
Sail Port Stephens is one of the fastest growing regattas in Australia. It is always held in the April school holidays. The regatta is hosted by the Corlette Point Sailing Club with the assistance of Port Stephens Council and a number of sponsors (including Port Stephens Accommodation). The week involves sailing, social activities and lay days… so you are encouraged to Read more…
Cast your eyes on the ocean between mid May and mid November… you just never know when you might see a mighty Humpback whale propelling itself skyward and crashing back into the sea. Approximately 25,000 Humpback whalesset out on an annual migration from the cool waters of Antarctica, where they feed, to the warm waters Read more…
Port Stephens is perfect for a shortbreak or holiday. It is just 2.5 hours North of Sydney, 1 hour North of Newcastle, 1.5 hours from the Hunter Valley and a short flight from Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast (Newcastle Airport is actually in Port Stephens and only 30 minutes from Nelson Bay). Port Stephens is full of things to do that are absolutely free (or Read more…
Why would you holiday in Port Stephens in Winter? Because Winter in Port Stephens is just as good as Summer and is a well kept secret. There is still plenty happening, it’s the cheapest time to visit, we have a great climate (with an average daily temperature of 18 degrees celcius during the day) and there are no crowds. Read more…
We have the best walks in NSW! Everyone will tell you the same thing; Tomaree Head Summit walk will take some effort, but it is worth every single step! One of the most popular natural attractions in Port Stephens is the magnificent Tomaree National Park. But the 2.2 km return walk to Tomaree Head Summit Read more…
This event combines Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley’s best local produce, wines and craft beers, with our local food and wine experts, and invites all food, wine and jazz lovers to join us for the weekend. The region will be alive with activites including lunches, dinners, tasting plates and sample glasses, cruises, tours, cooking demonstrations, live music, markets and more Read more…
Having a family holiday during school holidays doesn’t have to break the bank and Port Stephens is the ideal choice for a family holiday. A holiday that you can all enjoy, not too far away and with the comforts of home (but not the chores!). Port Stephens is less than a tank of fuel from Sydney (2.5 hours drive), just 45 minutes from Read more…
Are you in need of a weekend away, just a few nights to recharge the batteries? Then you should take some time to look at Port Stephens and all that we offer at Port Stephens Accommodation. Port Stephens is ideally located for a short break, just 45 minutes drive North of Newcastle, 2.5 hours drive North of Sydney, 1.5 hour Read more…
The waters offshore are alive with marine life. We don’t just have dolphins and whales that frequent our waters, there are also snapper, blue, black and striped marlin, yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi, sword fish and various species of shark. Port Stephensis known for game fishing, as well as trailerboat fishing and is home to Read more…
