We were treated to a wonderful show by the pods of dolphins out in the bay, playing with puffer fish and swimming so cl. Address dock c, dalbora marinas 8 teramby road, nelson bay 2315. It has whale watching from may to november and dolphin watching every day. The diving and snorkelling is incredible, but there are also calm. Whale watching tours welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. The largest town in the port stephens area, nelson bay is an exciting hub and a great place to base yourself to explore the delights of the region. Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. Youll find plenty of fun things to do, from dolphin watching to sunset cruises and the sheltered beaches are ideal for families with young children. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours. Map of nelson bay, nsw 2315 nelson bay is a significant township of the port stephens local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Your best local search for whale watching in nelson bay, nsw localsearch.
Each year more than 3000 humpbacks pass close to the coast of port stephens migrating to warm tropical waters from late may to july and from september to november the whales can be seen returning to the. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises we also feature weddings, private charters, corporate team building and schools educational programs. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia. The whale tails were originally built and installed for naturefest 2016, but were such a hit that they remain a key part of the marinas open space to this day. Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. Dec 26, 2014 dolphinwhale watching nelson bay, nsw, australia. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. From tweed to eden, the nsw coast provides perfect vantage points to see these majestic ocean giants.
The xxiii nelson bay sea slug census was held on 1415th march 2020 results below. At the northern end of the beach, just off the rocks, is a wellknown surf. Nelson bay is on the southern shore of port stephens on the north coast of new south wales australia. The diving and snorkelling is incredible, but there are also calm, familyfriendly spots for safe swimming or sailing. You can download our pdf fact sheets here, free of charge for personal use. Book your hotel in nelson bay and pay later with expedia. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. It is about 60 kilometres by road northeast of newcastle. Imagine is a spacious and comfortable catamaran and a lot more intimate than the bigger boats. Nelson bay is one of the premier locations on the new south wales coast for. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The 10 best things to do in nelson bay 2020 with photos.
The park has some very scenic walking trails with an abundance of native plants. Nelson bay is the ideal north coast tourist destination for exploring the natural wonders and tourism attractions of port stephens, hawkes nest and raymond terrace nearby. The hunter valley wine district also makes an excellent day trip. Trial bay gaol campground in arakoon national park.
Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Interested in the latest whale sightings off the nsw coast. Nelson bay is a significant township of the port stephens local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment.
Cruise booking agency nelson bay is the number one place to book all your adventure activities, such as dolphin and whale watching, boat hire, fishing charters, quad bike tours, dinner cruises, private charters, camel rides, horse riding, kayaking, sandboarding, swim with wild dolphins and the list goes on. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. Nelson bay is the main town in port stephens, a nsw beach haven with 26 beaches. For the most complete local list of whale watching in nelson bay, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch.
Its an excellent spot for whale watching and offers a range. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Combo tours including a dolphin or whale watch cruise with a sandboarding adventure. Chinese fishermen established a camp here early in the 1800s. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast nsw. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Whale beach is a northern beachside suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia.
Tomaree national park, jointly managed with hunter water corporation, provides a magnificent backdrop to the coastal towns and villages of nelson bay, shoal bay, boat harbour and anna bay. Nelson bay is a township of the port stephens local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Cruises depart from various locations from dalbora marina, nelson bay or cruise passenger terminal, 40 victoria parade, nelson bay. The major attraction is the beautiful coastal playground. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters. Imagine cruises is an advanced ecoaccredited company that is dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales. Located in the heart of port stephens picturesque nelson bay is just a short two and. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port. Humpback whales migrate north along the east coast of australia between may and august each year to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. We are a social enterprise located in salamander bay, port stephens around 5 kms west of nelson bay, the heart of whale and dolphin watching in australia.
Nelson bay is a pretty town on the southern coastline of port stephens, near to the port headlands. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in nelson bay, australia on tripadvisor. Bay news of the area nota the bay news of the area is a widely read, independent weekly community newspaper with a free distribution of 7,000 copies to multiple locations. Its the only place in nsw where you can see outcrops of the acid volcanic rock rhyodacite. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. Pods of whales are easy to spot from tomaree national park, a splendid backdrop to the charming towns of nelson bay, shoal bay, fingal bay and boat harbour. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a. To celebrate the whale watch season in port stephens, holiday visitors and locals alike are invited to help form the shape of a giant human. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. Nelson bay, nsw things to do, accommodation, beaches. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. At the 2016 census, nelson bay had a population of 5,820.
Search through 345 real estate properties for sale in nelson bay, port stephens. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset and other blissful cruises in the calm blue waters. Nelson bay, new south wales, australia feast of tabernacles. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens nsw. Words cannot express my amazement at seeing 3 whales on our tour omg it was amazing nice small group which gave everyone an opportunity to see the whales and take pics. Select a column below to find out average wait times at this location on. Tomaree national park located close to anna bay and nelson bay, this. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure.
Whale beach is located 40 kilometres north of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of northern beaches council, in the northern beaches region. Barry park is located on the headland at the southern end of fingal bay beach and is an ideal location for a wedding with spectacular sweeping ocean views in a natural setting. More than 100 dolphins live in the pristine blue waters of the port stephens. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina.
Level 1, 12b teramby road, nelson bay nsw 2315 email. Port stephens events bay fm nelson bay, port stephens. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Tomaree national park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Atlantis port stephens is a social enterprise located in salamander bay, with a goal to promote conservation through education of our wonderful and unique marine life. With over 30000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw. The bay news of the area is a widely read, independent weekly community newspaper with a free distribution of 7,000 copies to multiple locations. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast.
Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile. Our team will moderate your sighting to ensure the location is correct and to avoid reporting. Apr 28, 2020 rent from people in nelson bay, australia from. Nelson bay accommodation top nelson bay hotels 2020 wotif. Hunter valley and nelson bay everywhere together duration. Nelson bay is a major coastal tourism centre in port stephens with a relatively small population of about 5,000 people. Browse the latest properties for sale in whale beach and find your dream home with. Whale watching wild about whales nsw national parks. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever.
Dolphin swim australia is nsws first and only permitted wild dolphin swim. It is located on a bay of the same name on the southern shore of port stephens about 60 kilometres 37 mi by road northeast of newcastle, its nearest rail link. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises and other coastal activities within nsw national parks. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins. Our nsw whale watching map displays sightings of where the gentle giants are now. Enjoy the delicious buffet dinner with succulent seafood in this floating restaurant with the best views of the bay. Chinese fishermen established a camp here early in. Sydney day tour to port stephens dolphins, sandboarding, lookouts. Find real estate and browse listings of properties for sale in nelson bay, nsw 2315. Nelson bay local newspapers australian newspaper directory. A pleasant two and a half hour drive from sydney, dalbora marinas nelson bay is located in the heart. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. Imagine is a 54ft sailing catamaran, purposedesigned as a model for ecotourism and capable of both offshore and inshore cruising.
Book hotels and other accommodations near nelson bay golf club, dalbora marinas nelson bay, and port stephens today. The trees have distinctive curly trunks from being windswept on the headland. Below is an aerial photo of the nelson bay taken in may 2010 from and to the right is a map showing where nelson bay is located on the nsw coast. Dalbora marinas nelson bay is central to many local attractions including dolphin and whale. Enjoy activities like golfing and whale watching in nelson bay.
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