Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Self-contained apartment
Nelson Bay Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by natural bushland. This provides you with absolute privacy and brings you little bit closer to nature. The area is attractive to lorikeets, kookaburras and other native animals. This architect-designed, purpose-built bed and breakfast offers separate access to the gardens from most of the rooms.
Close to everything, only a ten minutes walk to the town centre. Whether you want a quiet break or an active holiday, Nelson Bay B & B will provide you with comfort and service so you really enjoy your time away. We highly recommmend it. Mark & Shobhan
Locality
Nelson Bay B&B - is a purpose built accommodation - a cosy, comfortable, conveniently located home-away-from-home. Only 10 minutes walk from CBD, Marina, Restaurants, shops, etc. The B&B section is separate to your host's residence. Many activities close by - Port Stephens (bay beaches), ocean beaches at Fingal, Samurai, Boat Harbour, Birrubi (all 10 minutes drive), Golf Club and Bowling Club (within 10 minutes walk). The Marina is only a 10 minute stroll away where a variety of vessels leave daily to explore the beautiful waters of the bay. Enjoy Dolphin & Whale Watch (in season), 4WD Sand Dune experiences, quad bikes, fishing, sea kayaking, bush walks, Wineries (15 min drive), Fighter World (25 min drive), Koala Habitat (25 min drive), and much more. Our “Welcome Book” will detail some of the area’s activities, a collection of brochures is available in the Lounge area, or the Visitor’s Information Centre can assist you.
Property
This architect-designed, purpose-built bed and breakfast offers separate accommodation, including;
- Three Queen rooms, each with nsuites, A/C, ceiling fans, TV/DVD/VCR/CD. A delicious full cooked breakfast is included.
- Two rooms with private decks and one with indoor-outdoor spa room. Separate guest facilities and a living area with a cosy fireplace for cool nights. BBQ, microwave, refrigerator, tea, coffee, hot chocolate (& marshmallows) home-cooked biscuits/snacks etc.
There is so much to do that you really need a week here ! However if you have just a day or two consider these possibilities:
- Take a one and a half hour cruise, and see the settled areas of the harbour from the water. Most boats have a boom-net and you are bound to see Dolphins.
- Whale-watching in season May - November, 3 - 4 hours.
- Drive to the end of Shoal Bay Road and climb to the top of Mt Tomaree for spectacular views and photo opportunities. Allow 45 minutes to one hour if you want to linger along the way.
- Drive to the Inner Light House. Inspect the restored light keeper's cottage, the Coastal Patrol Station, visit the souvenir shop and tearooms.
- Hire a bicycle from Shoal Bay Bike Hire. They will deliver to Nelson Bay B & B or to the ferry if you plan to cycle at Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Shoal Bay Bike Hire (02) 4981 4121.
- Take the noon ferry to Tea Gardens. Lunch or cycle. You'll be back by 3:30 PM.
- Sand-dune experience. Sand-boarding for an hour or explore at length with the Bushmobile. Bookings 0500550066 or at the Visitor Information Centre.
- Drive to Fingal Bay and picnic or BBQ in Barry Park. Get goodies from the deli in Cascade Walk.
- On Sundays historic Tomago House is open to the public from 11am - 3pm. You can explore this beautiful house and nearby chapel and have Devonshire Tea or lunch in the dining room or on the verandah. A very pleasant stop on your way home.
- Laze at one of 20 beaches.
Associations
NRMA, Port Stephens VIC
Holiday experiences
4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Beach, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving
Facilities
Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooked Breakfast Available, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Gas open fire, Linen supplied, No smoking, Spa Bath, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR
Rooms and rates
Our rates can be viewed by clicking the booking enquiry, which links you to availability, room pictures and descriptions and pricing specific to your needs.
Nelson Bay Bed and Breakfast (sleeps 6):