Why people love visiting charming Port Stephens
The beaches and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Port Stephens. This romantic and relaxing city entices travellers with its whale watching and spas. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Sightseeing in and around Port Stephens
Are you hoping to discover things to do in the city? Travellers enjoy fun activities like whale watching and swimming. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Port Stephens a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Port Stephens Winery (8 mi / 12.8 km)
- Horizons Golf Resort (12.9 mi / 20.8 km)
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue (13.2 mi / 21.3 km)
- Nelson Bay Golf Club (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Merewether Ocean Baths (17.3 mi / 27.9 km)
- Maitland Showground (18 mi / 29 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Port Stephens
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Port Stephens is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Stockton Sand Dunes (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Stockton Beach (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- Birubi Beach (12.7 mi / 20.4 km)
- Salamander Bay (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
- Toboggan Hill Park (14.3 mi / 23.1 km)
- Nobbys Head Beach (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
How to get to and around Port Stephens
The closest airport is in Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city centre.