Joanna James
A family vacation is much deserved after a life of complete quarantine in the previous year and the best place for some fun would be Port Stephens indeed! Now, what are the most fun activities to do in this part of Australia? Here are a few recommendations.
If you are visiting Port Stephens for the first time then, Gan Gan Lookout is one of the first places you ought to visit. A little off Nelson Bay, this viewpoint boasts some of the most amazing vistas of the whole city all the way up to Newcastle. The initial view of the layout of the city will help you identify certain landmarks allowing you to find your way around more easily when you go site seeing.
If you are determined to have fun the local way, then sand-boarding is the way to go! There is so much that Stockton Sand Dunes have to offer in terms of family fun. Sand-boarding doesn't take a high level of expertise to try out so head over to the biggest moving dunes in the Southern hemisphere and get started with your adrenaline-filled adventure.
If you are someone fascinated by marine life, then dolphins are a must-see when you are in Port Stephens. There are over 140 dolphins that call the warm waters home and the spot is very popular throughout the whole country. You can either encounter the friendly bottlenose dolphins while on a boat or you can swim with them in the water too! How awesome is that?
If you are staying at one of the Port Stephens Hotels that are located closer to Nelson Bay, then you have to check out Fly Point! With high visibility and low wind speeds, the waters here are the snorkeller's and diver's paradise. Even those of younger ages or beginners at the sport can dive or snorkel safely here. Not to mention there is much to see beneath this clear blue sea!
For surfers of all ages and different skill levels, Port Stevens is definitely the place to be to give your skill a go. There are different beaches with various difficulty levels to help you hone your skills. If you are new to the sport, then Port Stephens Surf School is always open to take in people of any age. You'll be riding the waves in no time!
As nice and comfortable as your room at Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort may be, this certainly not a destination that you can lazily enjoy. It is rather one where adventure lurks at every corner and quad biking is one of the most thrilling things to do here. This is one of the activities that most people come here to do! It offers an exciting tour through the widest and most open region of Nelson Bay.
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