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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
Catch Restaurant Cover - Pan Fried Kingfish Fillet w/ Pine Nuts, Roasted Pumpkin, Binoirie Feta, Roquette & Caramelized Red Onion Jam MyPlace Restaurant, Café & Cocktail Bar Cover - Big Kahuna Seafood Tower 4
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Amalies Café & Restaurant Blue Water Grill Catch Restaurant Depz Restaurant Il Porto Trattoria Long Boat Café MyPlace Nelson Bay Bowling Club Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern Rock Lobster Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant The Point Restaurant Asian
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Lil Buddha 8 Malai Thawng 22 Mod Thai & Japanese - Shoal Bay 14 Mod Thai - Nelson Bay 32 26 Mod Thai - Salamander Bay 36 Sanook Thai Sesames at the Bay 19 Bar / Bistro Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Blue Water Grill 6 40 Country Club Hotel Mermaids Bar & Grill 27 12 MyPlace 18 Nelson Bay Bowling Club
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Moonshadow Cruises Café
Amalies Café & Restaurant Bubs Fish & Chips Flipped Long Boat Café Medowie Macadamia Café MyPlace Casual Cuisine
Amalies Café & Restaurant Country Club Hotel Flipped Long Boat Café Mermaids Bar & Grill MyPlace Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern Sienna’s Restaurant Club / Hotel
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Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Blue Water Grill 6 40 Country Club Hotel Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18 28 Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern Elegant / Fine Dining Catch Restaurant The Point Restaurant
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Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Blue Water Grill 6 25 Hogs Breath Café Mermaids Bar & Grill 27 12 MyPlace Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18 28 Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern
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Content 5 4 Map Phone App 24 Special Events 34 & 35 Welcome to Port Stephens Blue Water Paradise 30 & 31
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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.
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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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FOR THE LOVE OF SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 26 Dec 2012 through to the 31 Mar 2013 Fishermen’s Wharf Seafoods at the Local Co-Op, the big blue building at the end of Termaby Road is hosting the annual Port Stephens Seafood Festival. The festival will be head quartered here on behalf of the local trawlers to promote the abundance of beautiful local seafood available in our Bluewater Paradise.
HAPPY HOUR VENUES Flipped Burger Bar: Sunday Afternoons from 3pm – 6pm Mermaids Bar & Grill Cocktail Specials Fri & Sat 5pm – 7pm Sun 8pm – 10pm Nelson Bay Bowling & Rec Club: Fridays from 5pm – 6pm Nelson Bay Golf Club: Tuesdays from 4.30pm – 6pm & Thursdays from 4pm – 5.30pm
The Festival runs from Boxing Day over the summer through until Easter, 7 days per week. Fresh seafood will be available from 8am 5.30pm, but if cooked seafood is what you are after, Bub’s Fish & Chips will be promoting an exclusive festival menu through until 8pm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 14 Dec 2012, 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 6 Apr, 3 May & 14 Jun 2013 Enjoy live entertainment at Blue Water Grill (inside Nelson Bay Golf Club) once a month by talented acoustic guitarist Matt Semmens.
There will be… • Barbecued seafood tastings - lots of yummy seafood, marinated & ready to take-home to BBQ • A celebrity chef on hand - making some secret random visitations • Demonstration: How to shuck oysters • Demonstration: How to BBQ seafood • POP-UP PRAWN BUCKET – This is in our new premises, right across the road & is a separate building (the Prawn Bucket will only be trading for the duration of the Festival) • Oyster shooters, crab shooters & prawn shots • Gourmet toppings for oysters (try their exclusive raspberry vinaigrette) it’s too die for! • Beer, wine & summer fresh fruit, FROZEN MARGARITAS • Collectible seafood tattoos for kids
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 Dec 2012 Lunch at Mermaids Bar & Grill, The Promenade Room & Catch Restaurant 12 noon - 3pm & Christmas Dinner in the Promenade Room All bookings essential. 1800 18 18 10 NYE CELEBRATIONS 31 Dec 2012 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 some live entertainment. Rock Lobster Restaurant (upstairs at d’Albora Marina) also offers the whole family great views of the fireworks at 9pm & midnight OR try something different & enjoy a NYE outing on one of Moonshadow Cruise vessels.
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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRTAIONS 26 Jan 2013 Celebrate this iconic date & enjoy Australia Day with live entertainment & family amusements along d’Albora Marina & other locations across Port Stephens. Visit www.portstephens.org. au/ for further information or join Moonshadow Cruises for an Australia Day Dinner Cruise. Phone 02 4984 9388 for further information.
GAME FISH INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT 22-24 Feb 2013 & 2-3 Mar 2013 Port Stephens is home to the biggest Game Fishing Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy the characters as they come from near & afar for this amazing event. The tournament has approximately 200+ vessels & 1000 anglers with an annual sail past. www.npsgfc.com
EASTER SUNDAY DINNER CRUISE 31st March 2013 Enjoy Easter Sunday aboard MOONSHADOW CRUISES & treat the family to a relaxing cruise on the pristine waters of the bay. 02 4984 9388 for further info.
TRAILER BOAT FISHING TOURNAMENT 22-24 March 2013 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 & skill levels welcome. On these days you can expect to join up to 1500 competitors & 500 boats to compete for around $100 000 in species & prizes. www.tbft.com.au
ANZAC DAY 25 Apr 2013 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. Then head off to The Country Club Hotel for a game of 2Up.
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Just add The Point Restaurant Experience the stylish, yet relaxed atmosphere of The Point. Serving innovative cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. The Point Restaurant is a complete dining experience with outstanding service. Enjoy a glass of wine from the impressive wine list, or sit on the balcony sipping a cocktail, taking in the sunsets as you look across the breathtaking water views of Port Stephens. This is an impeccable venue that caters for the intimate diners through to larger party bookings including weddings, functions and conference packages.
Licensed or BYO bottled wine only
Appetisers from $10 Melon & blue swimmer crab salad, lime, ginger & chilli dressing Scallops on chorizo w/ cauliflower puree Pumpkin & sage fritter, garlic mayonnaise Entrees from $18 Australian King Prawns in tempura w/ our own sweet chilli dipping sauce Local Rock Oysters Seafood taster plates to share Mains from $35 Mixed grilled seafood - fish, prawns, squid, scallops & Greek salad Local fresh fish - grilled, saute mushroom, pink eye potato & baby spinach w/ pesto mayonnaise Chinese master stock duck on braised red cabbage, hash brown & seville orange sauce
Open for Lunch and Dinner (Closed Mondays) Set Menu Dinner Special from $42pp (not available Saturday evenings) Dine or enjoy a drink in our lounge area Inside (air conditioned) & Outside dining The Point Restaurant Upstairs - Soldiers Point Marina Sunset Boulevarde, Soldiers Point 2317 T 02 49847111 F 02 49847311 E julie@thepointrestaurant.com.au www.thepointrestaurant.com.au
Sample Dishes from our A La Carte Menu
Restaurant & Catering Award Winning Seafood Restaurant
Desserts from $15 Chocolate mousse meringue sundae, raspberry compote Malibu & lime leaf creme brulee, orange & almond biscotti Warm banana & macadamia nut pudding, butterscotch sauce w/ vanilla ice cream