Top Things to do in Shoal Bay
Top 10 Things to do in Shoal Bay, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Shoal Bay, Australia including Tomaree Head, Gan Gan Lookout, Tomaree National Park, Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest, Port Stephens Surf School, Lazy Paddles, Blue Water Sailing, Zenith Beach, Fingal Bay Beach, Jimmy's Beach.
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1. Tomaree Head
Overall Ratings
5 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By Rod E - Ermington, Australia
I never tire of the view from the top of Mount Tomaree. The walk is challenging, but the view makes it all worthwhile, with views back over Port Stephens; the coastal Beaches of Zenith, Wreck and Box; the Fingal Bay light house and the Islands off Port Stephens.
2. Gan Gan Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 591 reviews
Reviewed By Jimclevs - Terrigal, Australia
Not a long climb up a small hill - Australians will insist on calling these things a mountain - which it isn't. However, at the top the view is magnificent with very informative boards pointing out the many views in all directions. Well worth it for seeing the area spread out below you.
3. Tomaree National Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By AussieRodSydney - Sydney
It is maybe a km walk and climb up stairs to the lookout. The lookout from memory is 161 ft above sea level and offers an amazing view along the coast line and back inland over Nelson's Bay. Definitely worth the effort.
4. Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Brian T - Nambucca Heads, Australia
We accessed Bennetts Beach from the nearby caravan park and the 500 metre sandy track was an easy walk through a lovely Aussie forest. Accessing the beach involved trudging up and down a sand dune which was hard going for this overweight 75 year old. Still the beach itself is wild and relatively deserted with good clear water swimming conditions on the day we were there.
5. Port Stephens Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 167 reviews
Turn your Surfing dreams into reality with Port Stephens Surf School the Number 1 Surf School and Stand Up Paddle board school in Port Stephens, the professional coaches will get you energised and out in the surf, up riding waves in no time and most importantly having fun, that's what its all about. Port Stephens Surf School operates on four of the most pristine Beaches the port has to offer One Mile beach, Dutcmans Bay,Fingal Bay Beach & Birubi Beach Anna Bay. We also are the home of Beach Hire in Port Stephens offering Surf board,body board, Stand up paddle board and all other beach equipment hire. Open 7 days.
Reviewed By X3947UZmelc
Alicia and G were great with the kids (aged 6-10), however the ratio of instructors per child was far too high to provide appropriate assistance. They are apparently licensed for 1:8, but for kids this age, it probably should be much less for the kids to get something out of it.
6. Lazy Paddles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Lazy Paddles has provided guided tours and kayak hire from Tea Gardens since 2002. In that time they have helped thousands experience the joy of kayaking on the beautiful Myall waterways. Hire a kayak or join us on a guided tour. Whether you’d like to paddle for a couple of hours or the whole day, if you’d like a single or double kayak, or sit-in or a sit-on-top kayak or a stand-up paddleboard Lazy Paddles can get you on the water. Our kayaks are stable, easy to paddle and suitable for all ages and experience. Join us on a guided tour from Tea Gardens or the Myall Lakes. Experience the tranquillity of the mangroves, learn about the river’s history and observe wildlife up close. Keep a lookout for eagles and dolphins as we glide along. All Lazy Paddles tours are lead by a qualified guide and include kayaks, life jackets, paddles, safety equipment, safety briefing and paddle lesson. Light refreshments are also included.
Reviewed By delltone - Tea Gardens, Australia
We've lived in Tea Gardens for a couple of years and always intended doing this guided paddle. Finally got around to it today and pleased we did. There were seven paddlers in our group (aged 7-60) plus our guide Jessica. Takes about 2 hours and...MoreThanks for taking the time to review us. It was a great tour - always good to show some locals the best of Tea Gardens! We hope to see you again soon. All the best for 2017.
7. Blue Water Sailing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Luxury Yacht Charter. Charters available for 2 to 20 , sail only, luncheons, or oyster and cheee plate sunset sails.
Reviewed By Kat09kitty - Gosford, Australia
Faultless service from start to finish.
Mark and Brett were fabulous hosts and they are a real credit to the business.
The oysters that were served were the best oysters I have ever eaten.
We're so thankful that we had amazing weather which made perfect sailing.
We will definitely recommend this sailing experience to all our family and friends. Can't wait to do it again
8. Zenith Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
9. Fingal Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By sunday9987 - Brisbane, Australia
This is one of the loveliest Beaches in the Port Stephens area. At the most, it is 10 minutes drive from the Nelson Bay CBD.
Access to the spit to Fingal Island ONLY AT LOW TIDE is also from this beach.
There are no shops around the beach, just residential houses so bring your own food and drink. There is a public restroom block in one of the parks nearby.
The sand here is soft. It can also be windy here.
This is also a patrolled beach at certain times of the day.
Definitely worth a visit. and don't forget to bring your camera.
10. Jimmy's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Brian T - Nambucca Heads, Australia
Make sure you take the shortest track to the beach which roughly level with the caravan park's reception office. There is another track about 100 metres further east but that is less direct, much longer and the soft sand is a killer. Jimmy's Beach has nice clear water and enjoys good protection from ocean swells.
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