Nelson Bay

Commune · Port Stephens, 🇦🇺 Australie

Population 14 593

Superficie 16 km²

Fuseau horaire Australia/Sydney

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Nelson Bay Essentials

Nelson Bay is the primary hub of Port Stephens, characterized by its extensive marina and the 160-meter-high Gan Gan Hill lookout. The region features the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, with Fly Point offering protected waters for snorkeling and diving. Historic sites include the 19th-century Nelson Head Inner Light, while the coastline is dotted with calm swimming spots like Little Beach and Dutchmans Beach. For recreation, the area provides access to whale-watching departures and the 1-kilometer toboggan track at Toboggan Hill Maze.

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Nelson Bay Essentials

Nelson Bay's landscape is defined by its strategic coastal elevation and diverse shoreline. Gan Gan Hill provides a 360-degree panorama of Port Stephens and the Stockton Bight dunes from 160 meters above sea level. The historic Nelson Head Inner Light, established in 1872, offers insight into the region's maritime history. Coastal access includes the calm, family-oriented waters of Dutchmans Beach and the rugged, 4WD-accessible terrain of Samurai Beach within Tomaree National Park.

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Beaches and Diving

Nelson Bay offers some of Australia's most accessible shore diving and pristine coastal landscapes. The Fly Point-Halifax Aquatic Reserve protects a diverse ecosystem of sponge gardens, sea horses, and nudibranchs, while The Pipeline provides a specialized macro photography site. For coastal recreation, Dutchmans Beach offers calm waters and family-friendly amenities. Samurai Beach, located within Tomaree National Park, features expansive sand dunes and 4WD access. Local dive operators provide the necessary equipment and guided tours to explore these temperate marine environments.

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Nelson Bay — Carte

Informations pratiques

Devise: dollar australien AUD A$ · Paiements par carte · Largement acceptées
Numéros d'urgence: 000 Police · Ambulance · Pompiers
Électricité: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Eau du robinet: Potable
Sens de conduite: À gauche
Indicatif téléphonique: +61