Australia, Port stephens

  Port Stephens is a large natural bay located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, about two and a half hours drive north of Sydney.

  Port Stephens is a large natural bay located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, about two and a half hours drive north of Sydney. With its 26 white sand beaches and mountainous peninsula surrounded by rainforest, this bay, two times larger than Sydney Harbour, is the ideal holiday destination. The Port Stephens has three main areas: Tomaree Peninsula, Peninsula and Golden Tilligerry Bight, all surrounding the spectacular bay of Port Stephens. From here you can explore the sand dunes in 4x4, swim with dolphins, surfing and diving snorkeling or exploring the famous National Parks.

beaches

  Port Stephens is a water play land known for its golden beaches uncrowded. The Hawkes Bay is home to beaches and tranquil lakes, perfect for swimming, kayaking and sailing. The beaches of Boat Harbour, One Mile Beach, Fingal Bay, Shoal Bay Beach and Little Beach Birubi (Stockton Beach) are, in turn, particularly suitable for families with children. The windy beaches of Zenith, Wreck, Box and Samurai are the preferred destination for experienced surfers. Observe the resident penguins Port Stephens to Dutchman's Bay. Dive to explore the underwater caves and shipwrecks Water Park and Fly Point are fishing line along the coast.

Natural environment

  Go by car to Nelson Head Lighthouse or walk along the top to the range of Tomaree Headland site and enjoy spectacular views of the archipelago off. The Tomaree National Park and its pristine nature offers excellent hiking trails along the rocky coast through coastal bushland, sand dunes and forests. Gan Gan Hill is the highest point of view of Port Stephens. It offers stunning views across the Newcastle area in the south and up to Myall Lakes to the north. Explore the Tilligerry Peninsula and visit the State Reserve Habitat Tilligerry. With its hiking trails from easy to medium difficulty, lush nature, this is the ideal place to rest and relax.

Animals and plants

  Port Stephens is known to be the capital of Australia dolphin watching. Boat tours from Nelson Bay offer the opportunity to approach the dolphins and even swim with them, according to tour operators. In winter, the waters off Port Stephens is one of the best places in Australia to observe the migration of humpback whales and marvel at their acrobatic ballet. Australian Centre of sharks and rays, you can discover a fascinating marine life and feed the sharks. The State Reserve of Tilligerry Habitat is one of the most beautiful places in the country to observe koalas in their natural habitat.