How to get there... Air – Newcastle Airport please call...........02 4928 9800 Bus – Port Stephens Coaches on.............1800 045 949 Rail – Country Link on..........................................131 500
Local Visitors and Satalite Information Centres Nelson Bay P: 1800 808 900 Victoria Pde Nelson Bay Raymond Terrace P: 02 4987 5276 Salamander Bay P: 02 4982 7211 Tanilba Bay P: 02 4982 4441
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Amalies Café & Restaurant Depz Restaurant Il Porto Trattoria Long Boat Café Nelson Bay Bowling Club Rock Lobster Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant The Point Restaurant
Asian
Lil Buddha Malai Thawng Mod Thai Sanook Thai
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Bar / Bistro
Azure Bar - Restaurant 17 Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Nelson Bay Bowling Club 11 Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 29 Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant 28
Buffet
Moonshadow Cruises
Café
Amalies Café & Restaurant Bubs Fish & Chips Long Boat Café Medowie Macadamia Café Red Ned’s Gourmet Pies
Casual Cuisine
Amalies Café & Restaurant Azure Bar - Restaurant Depz Restaurant Long Boat Café Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern Sandpipers Restaurant Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant
The Point Restaurant
Floating Restaurant Imagine Cruises Moonshadow Cruises
Ice Cream/Dessert
Medowie Macadamia Café
Indian
The Only Place Indian
Italian
Azure Bar - Restaurant Il Porto Trattoria Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant
Pizza / Pasta
Azure Bar - Restaurant Casa De Oro Il Porto Trattoria Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant
Seafood
Azure Bar - Restaurant Bubs Fish & Chips Depz Restaurant Long Boat Café Rock Lobster Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant The Point Restaurant
Spanish
Casa De Oro
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Take Away
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Fine Dining
Depz Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant
Steak
Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Nelson Bay Bowling Club 11 Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 29 d’Albora Marina
Modern Australian
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Dining Precincts
Restaurant
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Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Hogs Breath Café 27 Nelson Bay Bowling Club 11 Amalies Café & Restaurant Bubs Fish & Chips Casa De Oro Il Porto Trattoria Lil Buddha Malai Thawng Mod Thai Sanook Thai Sienna’s Pizzeria Bar & Restaurant The Only Place Indian
Thai
Malai Thawng Mod Thai Sanook Thai
Waterfront Dining
Bubs Fish & Chips Hogs Breath Café Rock Lobster Restaurant The Point Restaurant
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Swim
Swim in the biggest pool in town
Dine
BBQ Fish and Garlic Prawns...
Sail
Sunset sail with loved ones & friends
$35 Seafood Dinner Cruise! Check our website for family discounts 5:30 - 7:30 daily
www.imaginecruises.com.au
ph: 4984 9000
Port Stephens or otherwise known as the ‘Blue Water Paradise’ – is a wonderland for boating enthusiasts, fishing fanatics, bush walkers, scuba divers – anyone just wanting to get away from it all. The Port is two and a half times the volume of Sydney Harbour with its pristine, unpolluted waters, bright sandy beaches, resident bottle nose dolphins and short drives to the many smaller towns around the region, there is always something for everyone. A popular attraction of the Port is the Tomaree Headland - the most popular bush walking track in the area which was established during World War II as part of the defence system for the East Coast of Australia between 1941 - 1943. Once at the summit you will have the most magnificent views of the Port and surrounding islands, perhaps even spotting a humpback whale on their annual migration from May to October. Stockton Sand Dunes are another prominent attraction of the area which must be seen to be believed. The contrast between the ocean and the 40 meter high sand peaks are definitely a sight to behold.
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This vast area is ideal for quad biking and 4WD enthusiasts, or for those who want to take a more conservative approach, enjoy a camel or horse ride in and around the dunes or along the water’s edge. Try sand boarding down the dunes - it’s fun for everyone. The Port is supplied with it’s own fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, locally made small goods as well as flavoursome pickles, sauces and preservatives which are found locally from our monthly markets within the area. This wealth of regional produce features in the vast array of Port Stephens restaurants with their creative menus, exquisite water views and amazing dining experiences. You will want to keep coming back time and time again. Port Stephens is a perfect place to holiday, relax and enjoy the sunshine and calm.
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Nelson Bay
F ly t h e U l t i m a t e Hig h !
Call: (02) 4982 2808
www.portstephensparasailing.com.au
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WEEKLY RAFFLES / BINGO All Year Round Nelson Bay Bowling Club - Monday Mania on sale 5pm & drawn 6pm, Thursday Bowls Club Seafood Raffle on sale 4:30pm & drawn 5:30pm, Friday Wheel of Fortune on sale 4:30pm & drawn 5:45pm & Sunday Variety Raffle drawn at 5pm. Bingo every Monday from 1pm, Thursday from 7.30pm & every Friday from 2pm. Phone the club on 02 4981 1272 for further information. Fingal Bay Sport & Rec Club – Raffles each Wednesday from 6.30pm & Fridays from 5pm. Club Bingo on Monday nights at 7.00pm and Wednesday mornings at 9.30am. A courtesy bus is available from Corlette, Nelson Bay & Shoal Bay every day to and from the club. 02 4984 1244 for further information.
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MONTHLY MARKETS All Year Round Anna Bay Community Markets: Held on the 1st Sat of every month in the Gateway Family Presbyterian Church, 43 Gan Gan Rd, Anna Bay Medowie Markets: Held at the Bull and Bush Motel on the 2nd Sat of each month. 02 4982 9123 for more information Nelson Bay Craft Markets: Held the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sun of every month in Neil Carroll Park (Fly Point), Nelson Bay. 0419 492 009 for more information Tomaree Markets: Held the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at the Tomaree Sports Complex, Salamander Bay. 02 4981 3565 for more information Tanilba Bay Markets: Held on the 3rd Sat of each month at the Kooindah Shopping Centre Car Park, President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay. 02 4982 3567 for more information
HAPPY HOUR VENUES Azure Bar Restaurant Wednesday – Friday from 4.30pm – 6.00pm Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club Monday and Friday from 5.00pm – 6.00pm
NELSON BAY BUSKING PROGRAM Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 The streets of Nelson Bay will come alive from December 17th to January 15th with local busking programs. You can also meet the bays town mascot ‘Splash’, so be sure to keep an eye out for him in the area. For program details check www.nelsonbaybusiness.com CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 25 Dec 2011 Relax at Azure Bar Restaurant for Breakfast or Lunch this Christmas day. Let the staff at Azure make you and your families day extra special. Phone Azure Bar Restaurant on 02 4984 1017 for bookings or for further information visit www.azure-bar-restaurant.com.au NYE CELEBRATIONS 31 Dec 2011 Get a group together and book a table at The Point Restaurant to get a birds eye view of the fireworks display near the Soldiers Point marina this NYE or take the family to Fingal Bay Club and enjoy live entertainment by D’Lish. Rock Lobster Restaurant (upstairs at d’Albora Marina) also offers the whole family great views of the fireworks at 9pm and midnight OR try something different and enjoy a NYE outing on one of Moonshadow Cruise vessels.
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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 26 Jan 2012 Celebrate this iconic date and enjoy Australia Day with live entertainment and family amusements along d’Albora Marina and other locations across Port Stephens. Visit www. portstephens.org.au/ for further information. VALENTINES DAY 14 Feb 2012 Why not mix it up a little this Valentine’s Day and treat your ‘someone special’ to not one, but several amazing restaurants. Entrée’s at Sandpipers, Mains at Casa De Oro, Dessert at Depz Restaurant and after dinner drinks at Il Porto. Remember to plan and book ahead of time at any chosen venue. Visit www.diningout. com.au/PortStephens for other quality restaurants to ‘mix your night up’ in the area. GAME FISH INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT 25-26 Feb 2012 & 3-4 Mar 2012 Port Stephens is home to the biggest Game Fishing Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy the characters as they come from near and afar for this amazing event. The tournament has approximately 200+ vessels and 1000 anglers with an annual sail past. www.npsgfc.com
TRAILER BOAT FISHING TOURNAMENT 30-31 Mar 2012 & 1 Apr 2012 This tournament has grown to be amongst the most popular family fishing tournaments in Australia, while staying true to its original idea of making anglers of all ages and skill levels welcome. On these days you can expect to join up to 1500 competitors and 500 boats to compete for around $100 000 in species and prizes. www.tbft.com.au SAIL PORT STEPHENS 16 -22 Apr 2012 Sail Port Stephens is an annual sailing regatta to showcase the natural beauty and great sailing environment on offer at Port Stephens. With over 100 boats to ply the blue waters, it is family friendly, affordable and is 7 days of great fun on and off the water. www.sailportstephens.com.au ANZAC DAY 25 Apr 2012 5.25am - Apex Park Dawn Service |10.30am Main Service |10.40am – For all those involved in the march, please assemble at Nelson Bay Bowling Club which will then proceed to move off down Stockton Street. For further information please phone Max Ferres on 02 4981 5421
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Dizzy Land Fun Park and Amusement Centre 1a Oakvale Drive, Salt Ash, NSW 2318 Indoor/outdoor Family Fun! Enjoy the smell of Fairy Floss & Popcorn as your kids have a Blast at Dizzyland - ‘The Happiest Place in the Hunter”. Kids come & play - parents don’t have to pay. Unlimited Play 10am -4pm. Open weekends, Public & School Holidays taniamicallef@aapt.net.au. 02 4978 1244 Oakvale Farm and Fauna World Nelson Bay Rd, Salt Ash Farm animals and native fauna, pony & tractor rides, merry go round, BBQ areas and kiosk. Watch the baby animals and duck feeding. RMB 2828 oakvalefarm@bigpond.com www.oakvalefarm.com.au. 02 4982 6222 Fighter World Inc RAAF Base Williamtown Fighter aircraft & engines, photographic displays, aircraft models, weapons, videos, observation deck, restaurant and more. Located at the RAAF base Williamtown admin@fighterworld.com.au. 02 49651810 Port Stephens Community Arts Centre 100 Shoal Bay Rd Nelson Bay Open 10am-4pm daily. The Centre features displays of oil and watercolour paintings, pottery, china and quilting with a range of souvenirs available for sale. 02 4981 3604 artscentre@nelsonbay.com www.artscentre.nelsonbay.com
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Tanilba House 32 Caswell Crescent, Tanilba Bay Originally constructed as a family home, Tanilba House was completed for its original owner, Lt William Caswell in 1831, who named the property “Tanilba”, an Aboriginal name meaning “place of white flowers”. Half metre thick stone walls, high ceilings, large rooms, and even a ghost are all part of the colonial charm. 02 4982 4866 Medowie Macadamia Farm 672 Medowie Road Medowie Enjoy the tranquil surrounds of Port Stephens only Macadamia farm, while indulging in a fine selection of Macadamia products. Open 9am to 5pm daily. stacy@optusnet.com.au. 02 4982 8888 www.medowiemacadamias.com.au Australian Shark and Ray Centre 686 Marsh Road, Bob’s Farm Entry from $15. An exciting and safe way to meet the ocean’s most awesome critters in the world’s first totally, interactive aquarium. Hand feed sharks, rays & huge fish for the thrill of a lifetime. You can choose to feed from the side with the fish leaping out of the water to take your food, or you can snorkel or walk through the water in waterproof waders with the aquarium packed with nearly 100 different sharks and rays. Feel the adrenalin course through you as FRED-our 80kg stingray comes and gives you a cuddle. The Australian Shark and Ray Centre is all about hands on experiences, and its available rain, hail or shine, year round for everyone from 2 years old. 02 4982 2476 info@ozsharkandray.com.au. For more events check out…… www.diningout.com.au
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