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Port Stephens

Do & See in Port Stephens

Provided byHamilton Lund/Destination NSW for Port Stephens
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Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Take the invigorating short hike to the summit of Tomaree Head, 161 metres above the entrance to Port Stephens. Along the track, enjoy unmatched views of Port Stephens and its coastline. From the top, you can see as far as Cabbage Tree and Boondelbah islands, the only nesting sites for the endangered Gould's petrel. At the summit, the north platform offers panoramic views of Yacaaba Head, Cabbage Tree, Boondelbah, and Broughton Islands. The south platform provides stunning vistas of Zenith, Wreck, and Box Beaches, Fingal Island, and Point Stephens Lighthouse. Don’t miss the historic World War II gun emplacements, and bring binoculars — you might spot some dolphins. There’s a picnic table at the lookout, perfect for a lunch break while taking in the view. On your way back, try the Fort Tomaree walk.

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Great Lakes Marine Park

Great Lakes Marine Park

The Great Lakes Marine Park stretches from Stockton Beach to Forster, encompassing Port Stephens, the Karuah and Myall Rivers, Myall and Smiths Lakes, and extending three nautical miles offshore. On land, the surrounding bushland is rich with Indigenous cultural and spiritual sites. Offshore, submerged cliffs create a haven for divers. As an official marine conservation area, the park is home to a diverse array of marine life, including dolphins, turtles, fish, seabirds, and seaweeds, along with threatened species like grey nurse sharks and green turtles.

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