Nelson Bay is located between Shoal Bay and Duchman`s Bay and is located just inside the southern headland Port Stephens. There great facilities, attractions and support for many recreational activities in Nelson Bay itself. Staying at Nelson Bay provides an ideal base from which to explore the wonders of the rest of Port Stephens and the beaches and coastline. You can take a whale or dolphin watching cruise, or join a deep sea fishing charter, ferry or sailing cruise. You can launch your own boat to go fishing or to cruise around the harbour. You can also hire boats and yachts of various kinds and sizes Nelson Bay's facilities include: Golf Course, Bowling Club; Tennis Courts; RSL Club, Entertainment and an excellent Shopping Centre. Some of the many water based activities available at Nelson
Bay are: fishing from the beach, rock, shore, boat and offshore game fishing; Snorkelling and scuba diving; Surfing and wind surfing and kite surfing; Jet boating and water skiing; Boating and Sailing of all types. You can hire equipment for all there activities. The diving and snorkelling at Nelson Bay is truly exceptional., especially off Fly Point and in the waters surrounding Broughton Island, with fabulous features as the `Looking Glass`, a split channel that runs through the middle of the island, crowded with marine life. To the south of Nelson Bay, Stockton Beach has the country`s largest coastal dune system, stretching for more than 30 km to the northern outskirts of Newcastle. You can spend a delightful day at Dutchies Beach, the perfect place for family activities. Join the Festival
of Whales in March that includes art, music, displays, street entertainment and daily whale-watch cruises.