Top Attractions in Port Stephens

Port Stephens Essentials

Port Stephens is home to the Stockton Bight sand dunes, the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. The region is characterized by the 161-meter Tomaree Head summit, which offers views of Broughton Island and the Tasman Sea. Its waters support a resident population of approximately 140 bottlenose dolphins. Key historical sites include the 19th-century Point Stephens Lighthouse and the shacks of Tin City, while the coastline features the Fingal Spit sandbar and the surf breaks of Zenith and One Mile beaches.

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Tomaree Head lookout

A 161-meter summit offering 360-degree views of Port Stephens, Broughton Island, and the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.

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Sand Dunes in Port Stephen

The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes are the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching 32 kilometers along the coastline.

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Point Stephens Lighthouse

The Point Stephens Light is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on Point Stephens, a point on an unnamed headland at the east of…

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Gan Gan Hill lookout

One of the highest points in the region at 160 meters, providing panoramic views from the Myall Lakes to Newcastle.

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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

An interactive marine center where visitors can wade in shallow pools to feed and encounter various species of sharks and rays.

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Port Stephens

A natural harbor twice the size of Sydney Harbour, known for its resident population of over 140 bottlenose dolphins.

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Inner Light

Nelson Head Light, also known as Nelson Head Inner Light, is an inactive, unusual lighthouse on Nelson Head, a headland northeast of the…

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Oakvale Wildlife Park

A 25-acre park featuring native Australian animals, farm animal encounters, and interactive wildlife education.

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Tin City

A cluster of 11 historic shacks built on the Stockton Bight dunes, originally established as a rescue station for shipwrecked sailors.

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Zenith Beach

A secluded beach within Tomaree National Park, situated at the base of Tomaree Head and known for its surf and coastal scenery.

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Fingal Spit

A narrow sandbar that connects the mainland to Fingal Island and its lighthouse, accessible only during low tide conditions.

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One Mile Beach

A patrolled surf beach featuring a large sand dune at the northern end and facilities for swimming and coastal recreation.

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