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Spectacular & Uninterrupted Ocean View! Seashack!
What a lovely place! I couldn't recommend this stay more. It was such a relaxing weekend, and we will definitely be back. The hosts were incredibly friendly and quick to respond, the house was beautifully styled and cozy.

Holiday Place
Clean, spacious home. Monty was great to communicate with. We enjoyed our 1 night stay.

Blue Bay Holiday Home - 280m To Beach
great stay everything exactly as described. it was very roomy! perfect for two families woth bedrooms and a bathroom each at opposite ends of the place.

Modern Country Escape. Luxury Self Contained Villa
Could not rate our stay highly enough! The property itself is clean, comfortable and has everything you could need - it truely feels like a home. We loved walking around the property to see the cows and horses, and the location/its surroundings is so beautiful. Loved every second!

Selby Lakeside Cottage
Lovely little cottage with beautiful view across the lake.

Hunter Valley Luxury
Carmen was nothing but friendly and upfront from the very beginning. We felt very informed and safe. Carmen’s property was exactly like the photos (although the scenery was MUCH better in real life) Lovely and clean place, including the sheets and towels. The extra bathroom (outside of the ensuite) is perfect for a place housing so many guests. We also received a beautiful welcome gift, which was very thoughtful and delicious.

Home at the heart of the Entrance (4baths) sleep18
Our group had an excellent stay at this property. The home was impeccably clean, well-furnished, and offered plenty of space for our large group. The amenities were exactly as described, and the location—just minutes from Tuggerah Lake—was perfect. Emelie was a standout host, offering excellent communication and thoughtful touches like late check-out Highly recommend.

Eclectic & Luxurious Home for Friends & Family
I had a truly wonderful stay at this Airbnb! The house was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable visit.
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Nelson Bay
Total rentals
660 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$31 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
23K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
580 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
110 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
150 properties have a pool
Your guide to Nelson Bay
Welcome to Nelson Bay
The largest town in the Port Stephens area, an hour’s drive north of Newcastle, buzzy Nelson Bay is a great place to base yourself to explore the delights of this spectacular coastal region surrounding a large natural harbour. From dolphin watching and sunset cruises that depart from Nelson Bay’s d’Albora Marina to working your way around the town’s cafes and restaurants, there’s no lack of fun things to do here.
On the northern edge of town, Fly Point boasts great snorkelling and scuba diving directly offshore. A five-minute drive east of Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay has a protected beach beloved by families. Further east, Tomaree National Park has walking trails and views. Zenith Beach is the first of three stunning beaches carved out of the coastline south of Tomaree Head, with the giant, shifting sand dunes of Stockton Beach to the south offering more opportunities for outdoor adventure within easy reach of Nelson Bay.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Nelson Bay
Port Stephens has a comfortably mild climate year-round. The hottest months between December and February are ideal for exploring the region’s 26 beaches, while the cooler spring and autumn are ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, sailing, and dune adventures. Late May through August is peak whale-watching season, with Tomaree Head among the best places to take in the annual migration. Yachties descend on Port Stephens in April for the Sail Port Stephens regatta hosted at Nelson Bay’s marina, while seafood lovers flock to Port Stephens each August for the month-long Love Sea Food festival, which offers plenty of fun ways to experience local seafood and connect with local producers and chefs.
Top things to do in Nelson Bay
Dolphins
More than 100 dolphins live in the pristine blue waters of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, with dolphin-watching cruises departing year-round from the d’Albora Marina.
Tomaree Head
Part of Tomaree National Park, Tomaree Head (4.5 kilometres east of Nelson Bay) rises 162 metres above the sea, with its forested peak boasting some of the most superb views of the New South Wales coastline. Enjoy them on the 2.2-kilometre-return Tomaree Head Summit Walk. Also on the headland, the 2.5-kilometre-return Fort Tomaree Walk takes you to the World War II gun emplacements, used in the defence of Australia’s east coast during World War II. Keep your eyes peeled for koalas in the trees en route.
Stockton Beach
Stretching from the southern fringe of Port Stephens down to Newcastle in the south, Stockton Beach’s sand dunes are the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Part of the Worimi Conservation Lands, this incredible natural landscape is culturally significant to the Worimi people, which you can learn more about on an Aboriginal-guided quad biking tour. Four-wheel driving, sandboarding, and fishing adventures are also popular at Stockton.
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- Newcastle Beach
- Merewether Beach
- Stockton Beach
- Nobbys Beach
- Hunter Valley Gardens
- Dudley Beach
- Birdie Beach
- Treachery Beach
- Budgewoi Beach
- Nelson Bay Golf Club
- Deadmans Beach
- Heads Beach
- Ghosties Beach
- Moon Island Beach
- Hams Beach
- Middle Camp Beach
- Quarry Beach
- Box Beach
- Fingal Beach
- Providence Beach
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