Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Port Stephens' bayside towns, coast and mainland communities. Water crossings and dune access need separate planning; Newcastle is outside this selection.
Listings across Anna Bay, Boat Harbour, Corlette, Fingal Bay, Karuah, Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Shoal Bay, Soldiers Point, Taylors Beach.
Attractions and places to visit
20 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
Point Stephens Lighthouse stands tall and elegant on Fingal Island with a view over the rocks of Fingal Bay. The coastal views from the island back to the mainland are worth the effort to get there.
Built in 1862, Point Stephens Lighthouse features a swept tower base and first floor entrance that give a flared appearance. This construction, along with the terrace of Lighthouse Keepers' quarters within the lighthouse precinct makes Point Stephens unique among Australian lighthouses.
Readers Retreat is a bookshop where words and people come together. Their bookshop stocks an eclectic range of new and used books. Not only are local authors a feature, but a range of the latest fiction, non-fiction, classics, young adult and children's books are available for purchase. They also stock beautiful stationery, gifts, cards and a selection of art works.
Welcome to Wellness Centre Port Stephens!
A completely unforgettable nature filled paradise, a short walk from One Mile beach.
Set on 5 nature filled acres, Wellness Centre Port Stephens has a special kind of magic, immersed in beautiful subtropical gardens, shady Melaleuca trees and trickling water features. The unique setting exudes a calm and serene energy that is nourishing for the spirit and soul.
Facilities include a covered events space with bar, a yoga room, gardens, plus a 9 room onsite purpose built wellness centre.
Wellness Centre Port Stephens feels like you are a million miles from anywhere yet is conveniently located only a 600m level walk from stunning One Mile beach, Port Stephens NSW and a mere 10 minutes drive from major conveniences and attractions. Local shops and restaurants are 3 kilometres away.
Looking for the perfect venue to run your own retreat? Dream of running a retreat but don't have everything you need to bring it to fruition? Want to get away and design your own retreat for one, two or a few? Contact them to bring your dream to life!
Looking for the ultimate school holiday activity? Join them at Bricks n Things LEGO Fan Space for their LEGO Experience and Build Sessions.
Whether your kids are aspiring Master Builders or just love to get creative with bricks, their space is the perfect place to spend the morning.
You can walk around and get inspired by their 14 massive LEGO displays created by Kevin, Angela, and Tristan.
Just 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport and Nelson Bay, you’ll find the quiet surfing neighbourhood of Anna Bay which is the entry point to one of the most significant land formations on the east coast. The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, in the Worimi Conservation Lands, are the largest moving coastal dunes in the southern hemisphere.
The 32 kilometres of sandscape reaches heights of 40 metres and slopes of 60 degrees. here are many ways to explore the dunes. Take a sunset camel or horse ride, cruise around in a four-wheel drive or climb to the top to slide down the slope on a sandboard. Further south, you can join Sand Dune Adventures for a cultural quad bike tour, learning about the local Aboriginal heritage and visiting ancient campsites.
Though the dunes provide the main attraction Anna Bay has much more on offer; discover rockpools, great surf, four-wheel driving and beach fishing. Birubi Beach is a patrolled surf beach and Crest Cafe sits atop where you can enjoy a coffee and beautiful views. Along the main road, you’ll find fresh produce from farm gate stalls where you can try the famous, tasty Anna Bay tomatoes and farm-fresh eggs. A little further along is a golf driving range and mini-putt course. Accommodation ranges from lodge-style cabins, to holiday parks and seaside holiday homes.
Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters are leaders in marine education, conservation and fun. This unique experience is unmatched by any other location in the country.
Visitors interact with marine life during a self guided tour of the aquarium, joining them in their natural-style lagoons, petting and feeding them all under the ever-watchful eyes of the experienced guides. There are even opportunities to get up close with a special encounter with sharks and rays or to snorkel in the deep and swim amongst them.
Irukandji is a massive family; fish and staff alike, as they set out to reveal the true character of some of the worlds most beautiful, intelligent, elusive creatures. With a mission to inspire change, Irukandji educate svisitors about Australia's delicate ocean ecosystems and ocean pollution, in attempt to change the world: one shark at a time.
After a morning paddling the tranquil river, you'll be ready for a break at Black Oaks picnic area in the southern most tip of Myall Lakes National Park. On the western banks of Myall River, near Hawks Nest, this secluded spot makes a lovely picnic stop while exploring this natural wonderland by boat or canoe.
Park your vessel at the wharf and settle in at this idyllic riverside setting, surrounded by an old pine plantation. Unroll the picnic blanket in the shade and enjoy a hearty lunch while taking in the scenic river views from a more leisurely perspective.
This remote bush setting is good for spotting wildlife; keep an eye out for an eastern water dragon sunning itself on the river banks. If you're keen to explore this beautiful river further, paddle north to Engels Reach picnic area.
Get back to basics and spend a relaxing weekend by the Karuah River in the Karuah National Park and the Karuah Nature Reserve. Pack your mountain bike and explore the park on the network of 4WD trails. It's also a great place for picnicking by the water. Launch your boat, kayak or canoe and enjoy paddling on the beautiful waters of Karuah River.
