Enjoyed by the likes of locals and tourists for its laid back lifestyle and beach culture, Port Stephens is a must visit destination for families. From animal encounters to aquatic experiences and bush walking adventures – there are so many reasons why families are drawn to this little slice of paradise. These are our favourite reasons to travel to …
Find local insights on accommodation, holiday ideas, attractions, beaches and the best things to do in Port Stephens.
Port Stephens sits on the East Coast of Australia, which would suggest that maybe you could pick up some good seafood here. This is very true, you have the choice of cafes and restaurants in town and overlooking the water that
Port Stephens Harbour is 2.5 times the size of Sydney Harbour and is home to between 90 and 120 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins year round (Port Stephens has the largest resident population of dolphins in Australia). This makes Port Stephens one
Port Stephens is a hidden gem for scuba divers. Located just 2.5 hours North of Sydney and a short flight from Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Port Stephens is easily accessible and welcomes divers. Port Stephens Harbour is 2.5
Port Stephens is great for cyclists and bike riders from serious mountain bikers right through to families who enjoy a safe and scenic bike ride. A Port Stephens bike ride offers amazing views and very little traffic (after all we
Port Stephens is popular for bodyboarders with a choice of beaches to pick from and decent waves in most weather. The ocean beaches of Stocktonand One Mile at Anna Bay, Box, Wreck or Zenith at Shoal Bayand Fingal Beach are popular
Spring is arguably the best time to visit Port Stephens with the weather warming up, the days getting longer, the beaches looking spectacular (and uncrowded), the dolphins are still here and the whales are heading back South with their calves and all
