Nelson Bay
in New South Wales, Australia

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:43 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Australia/Sydney
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:55 am and 8:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
36.950 and -25.167 (Lat./Lng.)
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Discover Nelson Bay

The district Nelson Bay of in New South Wales with it's 7,726 citizens Nelson Bay is a district in Australia about 247 mi north-east of Canberra, the country's capital city.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Peninsula Nelson Bay

Address
9.539,3 mi
52 Shoal Bay Road
2315 Nelson Bay
Australia

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Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nelson Bay Bed & Breakfast

Address
9.537,9 mi
81 Stockton Street
2315 Nelson Bay
Australia

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OAKS PACIFIC BLUE RESORT

Address
9.536,5 mi
265 SANDY POINT ROAD
2317 Salamander Bay
Australia

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Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PEPPERS ANCHORAGE

Address
9.537,0 mi
CORLETTE POINT ROAD
2315 Corlette
Australia

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Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Anne's Waterfront Haven B&B

Address
9.536,8 mi
44 A Danalene Parade
2315 Corlette
Australia

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Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Club Inn Motel

Address
9.541,6 mi
Yalinbah Street
2324 Tea Gardens
Australia

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Boathouse Resort Tea Gardens

Address
9.541,8 mi
21-23 Marine Drive
2324 Tea Gardens
Australia

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Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Seabreeze Hotel

Address
9.538,4 mi
1 Stockton Street
2315 Nelson Bay
Australia

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Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oaks Lure

Address
9.538,2 mi
20 TOMAREE STREET
2315 Nelson Bay
Australia

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Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Port Stephens Motel

Address
9.538,8 mi
44 Magnus Street
2315 Nelson Bay
Australia

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Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Nelson Bay

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 07:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bharat Iyer

Went on Moonshadow Cruises while in Nelson Bay. There were so many amazing sights, so I took out the Canon EOS 600D and started recording video. The first half of the video is a little shaky,...


Nelson Bay Region - NSW Australia

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 23:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Drabsch

Scenery of Nelson Bay area located in Port Stephens.


Neverland - Pittwater to Nelson Bay Easter 2012.wmv

Published: April 07, 2012
Length: 24:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Silver

A boat trip along the NSW coast from Pittwater to Nelson Bay.


Australia - Nelson Bay - Diving with Sharks

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 37:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RouDdaiLLe

Enjoy few nurse sharks.


Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay

Published: October 24, 2013
Length: 31:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: centralian1

Views of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay in Port Stephens. This was shot on the 22nd of October 2013.


Sea-doo ride in Nelson bay

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 26:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mark Drabsch

Riding in Nelson Bay NSW a couple of days after the QLD cyclone slowed down and moved down the NSW coast...Great waves in the bay.


Santa VIP Arrival Nelson Bay

Published: December 16, 2014
Length: 29:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YakMan737

Santa arriving in style for a Christmas Party.


New Year 2013 Fireworks Nelson Bay Australia

Published: January 01, 2013
Length: 57:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NetworkMoneyMakers

Fireworks display at Nelson Bay Australia New Year 2013. This is the 12am display as viewed from the marina. I will upload the 12am display to my channel.


Nelson Bay

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 17:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ramadan Abdullah

The view of the Bay and all activity near the water.


Les Pélicans de Nelson Bay

Published: October 28, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aurelie Martinet


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tomaree National Park

Tomaree is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 145-155 km northeast of Sydney in the Port Stephens local government area. It is located on the shores of the Tasman Sea, extending north from Fishermans Bay to Shoal Bay passing through Boat Harbour, One Mile, Nelson Bay and Fingal Bay.

Located at -32.7528, 152.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.537 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of New South Wales, Port Stephens Council, Protected areas established in 1984, 1984 establishments in Australia

Tea Gardens, New South Wales

Tea Gardens is a locality in the Great Lakes Council local government area, located near the southern extremity of the Mid North Coast and the northern extremity of the Hunter Region in New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Tea Gardens had a population of 2,094, with most of the population resident in the village of Tea Gardens at the southern end of the locality.

Located at -32.6669, 152.159 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.542 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in the Hunter Region, Suburbs of Great Lakes Council

Port Stephens

Port Stephens, an open youthful tide dominated drowned valley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 134 square kilometres located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Port Stephens lies within the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park and is situated about 160 kilometres north-east of Sydney.

Located at -32.6992, 152.124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.539 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Port Stephens Council, Ports and harbours of New South Wales, Visitor attractions in New South Wales, Bays of New South Wales, Great Lakes Council, Beaches of New South Wales, Marine parks of Australia

Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales

Lemon Tree Passage is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, located at the end of the Tilligerry Peninsula and surrounded by the waters of Port Stephens. At the 2011 census it had a population of 2,547. It is a haven for koalas due to it being densely wooded. The town has a small marina and the local industry is oyster farming.

Located at -32.7325, 152.038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.534 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council

Salamander Bay, New South Wales

Salamander Bay is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Named after the adjacent shallow bay, itself named after the Salamander, a convict ship from the Third Fleet, which was the first European vessel to enter Port Stephens (1791), it is a mainly residential suburb with a large shopping centre. At the 2011 census Salamander Bay had a population of 4,844.

Located at -32.7292, 152.089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.536 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Bays of New South Wales, Beaches of New South Wales

Fingal Bay, New South Wales

Fingal Bay is the eastern-most suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The only population centre is the township of the same name, which itself is named after the adjacent, small, semi-circular bay. At the 2011 census, the population of the town was 1,503. Except for the township, most of Fingal Bay is included in the Tomaree National Park, which includes forested areas, coastal scrubland, beaches and most of the Fingal headland.

Located at -32.7506, 152.168 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.538 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of New South Wales, Headlands of New South Wales, Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Towns in the Hunter Region, Beaches of New South Wales

Hawks Nest, New South Wales

Hawks Nest is a suburb of the Great Lakes Council local government area in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia, located north of Port Stephens between the Tasman Sea and the Myall River. It was named after a large hawk's nest in a tree on the Myall River that was used as a navigational aid.

Located at -32.6719, 152.176 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.542 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in the Hunter Region, Suburbs of Great Lakes Council

Nelson Bay, New South Wales

Nelson Bay is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on a bay of the same name on the southern shore of Port Stephens about 60 kilometres by road north-east of Newcastle, its nearest rail link. At the 2011 census, Nelson Bay had a population of 5,396. It is a major tourism centre, particularly for dolphin and whale watching, surfing, diving, fishing and other recreational aquatic activities.

Located at -32.715, 152.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.539 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Bays of New South Wales, Marinas in Australia, Beaches of New South Wales

Shoal Bay, New South Wales

Shoal Bay is the most eastern suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Port Stephens, adjacent to the bay of the same name at the entrance to the port. It includes part of Tomaree National Park within its boundaries and, like other suburbs around Port Stephens, is a popular tourist destination, especially in summer months.

Located at -32.7269, 152.173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.539 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Bays of New South Wales, Beaches of New South Wales

Bay FM 99.3

Bay FM 99.3 is a narrowcast FM radio station serving the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia. The station's licence was granted on 29 April 1998 and it transmits from Gan Gan Hill in Nelson Bay. Originally broadcasting on 98.3MHz, the station's frequency was changed to 99.3MHz on 8 August 2003. Bay FM 99.3 is owned and managed by Geoff and Jean Brown.

Located at -32.733, 152.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.537 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Port Stephens Council, Classic hits radio stations, Radio stations in New South Wales, Radio stations established in 1998, Media in the Hunter Region

Corlette, New South Wales

Corlette is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located just west of Nelson Bay on the shores of Port Stephens. It was named after Captain James Corlette who skippered the 63 tonnes cutter Lambton which was the first privately owned local vessel. The Corlette was first used to ship timber and wool out of Port Stephens in 1816.

Located at -32.7247, 152.115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.537 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council

Soldiers Point, New South Wales

Soldiers Point is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Located on the southern shores of Port Stephens it is almost entirely surrounded by the port and is a popular location for fishing and boating. While primarily residential it, like other suburbs around Port Stephens, is a popular tourist destination, especially in summer months.

Located at -32.7067, 152.068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.536 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council

One Mile, New South Wales

One Mile is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is semi-rural with a small urban settlement west of Gan Gan Road and a number of caravan parks to the east of Gan Gan Road. The parks are positioned to provide quick access to the suburb's two beaches. One Mile Beach, after which the area was named, is a family-friendly surf beach that is popular with tourists while Samurai Beach is clothing optional.

Located at -32.7667, 152.113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.535 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Bays of New South Wales, Beaches of New South Wales

Boat Harbour, New South Wales

Boat Harbour is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The main population centre of the suburb is the village also known as Boat Harbour. Both lie adjacent to the bay after which they were named. From the easternmost end of Ocean Parade in highest part of the suburb, adjacent to the Tomaree National Park at Morna Point, there are striking views of the coastline.

Located at -32.7833, 152.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.534 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Towns in the Hunter Region, Bays of New South Wales

Fishermans Bay, New South Wales

Fishermans Bay is a small suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the coast of the Tasman Sea adjacent to Anna Bay. A large part of the eastern portion of the suburb is occupied by Tomaree National Park and only a very small portion of the south western corner of the suburb is populated. The suburb is named after the adjacent bay.

Located at -32.7878, 152.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.533 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Bays of New South Wales

Anna Bay, New South Wales

Anna Bay is the name of a suburb, a town and a bay in the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is immediately adjacent to the north-eastern end of Stockton Beach and the town provides one of the major entry points to the beach here. Anna Bay was named after the bay of the same name which is now located in the adjacent suburb of One Mile.

Located at -32.7667, 152.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.534 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Towns in the Hunter Region, Beaches of New South Wales

Taylors Beach, New South Wales

Taylors Beach is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is largely undeveloped except for some commercial and light industrial developments in the southern part of the suburb, which include a Bunnings Warehouse, Supercheap Auto and a BCF (Boating Camping Fishing) store. The largest population centre is at Taylors Beach itself, in the western part of the suburb, adjacent to Tilligerry Creek and Port Stephens.

Located at -32.7511, 152.068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.534 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Port Stephens Council, Beaches of New South Wales

HMAS Assault

HMAS Assault was a Royal Australian Navy Naval Training Centre at Nelson Bay in the Port Stephens area of New South Wales, Australia during World War II. The site was chosen because Port Stephens was relatively isolated and provided a safe haven from the Japanese submarine activity occurring off the east coast of Australia. HMAS Westralia anchored in Port Stephens on 3 September 1942 to provide interim accommodation until HMAS Assault was completed.

Located at -32.7157, 152.154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.539 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Australian Navy bases, Port Stephens Council, Military education and training in Australia, Military establishments in the Hunter Region

Tomaree High School

Tomaree High School is a secondary, state run high school located in Salamander Bay, a suburb of the Port Stephens Council local government area in New South Wales, Australia.

Located at -32.7369, 152.112 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.536 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in New South Wales, Port Stephens Council, Public schools in New South Wales

Bagnall Beach Observatory

Bagnall Beach Observatory is a privately owned astronomical observatory on the east coast of Australia. Run by G. Crawford, the observatory has discovered 3 minor planets: 2002 QL17 2001 FP127 2002 RA1

Located at -32.7383, 152.108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.536 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in Australia

Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge

The Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, also known as the Singing Bridge, crosses the Myall River connecting the two townships of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest in the Great Lakes Council, New South Wales, Australia. It got its name from the musical sounds the bridge railings generate during strong south-westerly winds causing the bridge to act as a wind harp.

Located at -32.6692, 152.168 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.542 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in New South Wales, Bridges completed in 1974, Transport in the Hunter Region, Great Lakes Council

Cabbage Tree Island

Cabbage Tree Island, also known as the John Gould Nature Reserve, is an uninhabited island with an area of 300,000 m lying 1.4 km off the mouth of Port Stephens on the coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is named for the Cabbage-tree Palms which are a feature of the island’s rainforest.

Located at -32.6817, 152.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.544 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of New South Wales, Island restoration, Important Bird Areas of New South Wales, Nature reserves in New South Wales, Great Lakes Council

Boondelbah Island

Boondelbah Island, also known as the Boondelbah Nature Reserve, is an uninhabited 14 ha island lying 2 km off the mouth of Port Stephens on the coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is one of two breeding sites of the nominate subspecies of the threatened Gould's Petrel and, with the nearby Cabbage Tree Island which hosts the principal colony, has been classified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area.

Located at -32.715, 152.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.542 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of New South Wales, Island restoration, Important Bird Areas of New South Wales, Nature reserves in New South Wales, Australian Aboriginal placenames, Great Lakes Council

Tomaree Battery

Tomaree Battery (Fort Tomaree) was an artillery battery located on the southern side of the entrance to Port Stephens at Tomaree Head, New South Wales, Australia. The battery was built during 1941 during the Second World War as part of Fortress Newcastle and was completed in 1942. Two 6 inch Mark VII guns in emplacements were located at the battery. Another smaller battery of two 3 pounder guns, known as Surf Battery, was also located at Tomaree Head.

Located at -32.7147, 152.186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.540 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Australia during World War II, Artillery units and formations of Australia, Military establishments in the Hunter Region

PS Brighton

PS Brighton was a ferry constructed by Thomas B Seath of Rutherglen in 1883 for the Sydney to Manly run. She was hulked in 1916 and used as a storeship for timber exporters in Port Stephens. Her hull lies abandoned in The Duckhole at Port Stephens.

Located at -32.6684, 152.126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.540 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1883 ships, Ferry transport in Sydney, Clyde-built ships, Paddle steamers of Australia, Scuttled vessels of New South Wales

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Nelson’s Bay, Nelson Bay, Нельсон Бэй