What is the water and sand quality of the Nelson Bay Beach?

The coastline of Nelson Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Nelson Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Nelson Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Nelson Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Diving </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Nelson Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Nelson Bay Beach is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Nelson Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Nelson Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Nelson Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Nelson Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Nelson Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Nelson Bay Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Nelson Bay Beach from parking?

The Nelson Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Nelson Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Nelson Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barry Park Lookout located in 4.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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Nelson Bay Beach

Nelson Bay, Australia

7.9

#265 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Nelson Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Nelson Bay Playground

60m

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

1.1km

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

3km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

3.4km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

3.5km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

8.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.3km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

8.4km

Park Nelson Bay Beach

50m

Park Port Stephens beach walk

50m

Park Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve

60m

National Park Fly Point Aquatic Reserve

90m

Park Neil Carroll Rotary Park

210m

Park Apex Park

210m

Park Fly Point Park

410m

Park Port Stephens Kangaroo Encounters

590m

Park Little Beach Reserve

810m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay

7.8 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Cafe The Little Nel

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Cafe CAFE KIN

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Bub's Famous Fish & Chips

7 - Good 360m

Seafood Restaurant The Wharf Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 380m

Restaurant Little Beach Boathouse

9.2 - Excellent 610m

Restaurant The Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Papa Franco Nelson Bay

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 300m

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

390m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

3.9km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 8.6km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

1.8km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

3.4km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

8.6km

Tourist Attraction 포트스테판

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

9.6km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

3.3km

Aquarium Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

9.3km

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Nelson Bay Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 8th place out of 20 beaches in the Port Stephens region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

Nelson Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Nelson Bay Playground

60m

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

1.1km

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

3km

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

3.4km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

3.5km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

8.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.3km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

8.4km

Park Nelson Bay Beach

50m

Park Port Stephens beach walk

50m

Park Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve

60m

National Park Fly Point Aquatic Reserve

90m

Park Neil Carroll Rotary Park

210m

Park Apex Park

210m

Park Fly Point Park

410m

Park Port Stephens Kangaroo Encounters

590m

Park Little Beach Reserve

810m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Cafe Nelson Bay

7.8 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Sandpipers Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Cafe The Little Nel

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Cafe CAFE KIN

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Bub's Famous Fish & Chips

7 - Good 360m

Seafood Restaurant The Wharf Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 380m

Restaurant Little Beach Boathouse

9.2 - Excellent 610m

Restaurant The Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Papa Franco Nelson Bay

8.8 - Excellent 810m

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 300m

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

390m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

3.9km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 8.6km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

1.8km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

3.4km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

8.6km

Tourist Attraction 포트스테판

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

9.6km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

3.3km

Aquarium Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

9.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Little Beach Nelson Bay

8.1 Very good

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Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.6 Excellent

1.6km 21 min walk

Dutchmans Beach

7.3 Good

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Bagnalls Beach

7.7 Very good

3.2km

Wreck Beach

7.7 Very good

3.3km

Zenith Beach

7.8 Very good

3.5km

Box Beach

8 Very good

3.5km

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Nelson Bay • 790m

Transport

Airport

PTE • 4.6km

Bus Station

Fingal Bay Shops, Market St • 4km

Train Station

Newcastle Interchange • 43.1km

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