Guidebook for Anna Bay
Food Scene
Great atmosphere in the bush with plenty of craft beers and wines to choose from. Awesome place for lunch and some live music. Dog Friendly! They also have a bus you can book to pick you up and drop you home (Visit the website to book).
58 locals recommend
Murray's Brewery
3443 Nelson Bay RdGreat atmosphere in the bush with plenty of craft beers and wines to choose from. Awesome place for lunch and some live music. Dog Friendly! They also have a bus you can book to pick you up and drop you home (Visit the website to book).
Wood fire pizzas and beautiful log fires for those cold winter nights. Enjoy a beer or wine in a viking inspired restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Valhalla Restaurant Bar
3834 Nelson Bay RdWood fire pizzas and beautiful log fires for those cold winter nights. Enjoy a beer or wine in a viking inspired restaurant.
LJ's Cafe
150 Gan Gan RdGreat takeaway for those no fuss lunches.
Great coffee and delicious baguettes. Takeaway options. Fresh homemade pasta and sauces perfect for easy dinners.
12 locals recommend
Pasta Di Porta
134 Gan Gan RdGreat coffee and delicious baguettes. Takeaway options. Fresh homemade pasta and sauces perfect for easy dinners.
The Boardstore Lab
144 Gan Gan RdCrest Birubi Beach
73 James Paterson StGood Coffee overlooking Birubi Beach
The Home Interior
41 Donald StCoffee, food and amazing homewares
Nice cafe at Nelson Bay
71A Victoria ParadeGreat breakfast menu and excellent coffee. Dog friendly!
Wine Country
An hour and a ten minute from Anna Bay you will find the dynamic wine region of newcastle. More than 150 premium wine producers and 60 tempting restaurants. Hot balloon rides, aqua golf and bike hire for those that want to get out and about or cheese shop, chocolate shop and wine tasting tours for those wanting to indulge.
http://www.winecountry.com.au/
45 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre
455 Wine Country DrWine Country
An hour and a ten minute from Anna Bay you will find the dynamic wine region of newcastle. More than 150 premium wine producers and 60 tempting restaurants. Hot balloon rides, aqua golf and bike hire for those that want to get out and about or cheese shop, chocolate shop and wine tasting tours for those wanting to indulge.
http://www.winecountry.com.au/
Essentials
Salamander Bay Square
2 Town Centre CctColes, Aldi & Woolworths
Salamander Bay Veterinary Clinic
168 Salamander WayVet clinic with great reputation
Freshest, softest bread! Baked on site so is still warm if you are there early in the morning! Within walking distance from the house. Over the summer period they do sell out quick so get in early!
Never disappoints. Also great for a salad sandwich made to order.
Anna Bay Hot Bread
Freshest, softest bread! Baked on site so is still warm if you are there early in the morning! Within walking distance from the house. Over the summer period they do sell out quick so get in early!
Never disappoints. Also great for a salad sandwich made to order.
Sightseeing
Patrolled Beach most of the year. 5 minute walk
12 locals recommend
Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club
James Paterson StreetPatrolled Beach most of the year. 5 minute walk
Climb Tomaree Mountain for breathtaking views or swim at Zenith Beach
22 locals recommend
Zenith Beach Tomaree
1B Shoal Bay RdClimb Tomaree Mountain for breathtaking views or swim at Zenith Beach
Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrHorse and camel rides in the dunes, beach and bush.
4x4 track with a hidden rock beach. Explore the National park bush walking tracks in the area.
Big Rocky
4x4 track with a hidden rock beach. Explore the National park bush walking tracks in the area.
Cross the Fingal Bay Spit to explore the lighthouse on the secluded island. Be cautious to check tides as this is not always exposed for safe crossing.
41 locals recommend
Fingal Bay
Cross the Fingal Bay Spit to explore the lighthouse on the secluded island. Be cautious to check tides as this is not always exposed for safe crossing.
A lookout without this effort of Tomaree Head land. Drive to the top with a small mostly flat walk for a view of the surrounding area. Beautiful at Sunrise or Sunset.
7 Lily Hill Rd
7 Lily Hill RoadA lookout without this effort of Tomaree Head land. Drive to the top with a small mostly flat walk for a view of the surrounding area. Beautiful at Sunrise or Sunset.
Ferry runs from Nelson bay to Tea gardens daily and back.
Cheeky way to spot some dolphins without the added cost of a dolphin watch cruise! and nice little pub on the banks of the Myall river for lunch.
http://www.portstephensferryservice.com.au/web/timetable/
27 locals recommend
Tea Gardens
Ferry runs from Nelson bay to Tea gardens daily and back.
Cheeky way to spot some dolphins without the added cost of a dolphin watch cruise! and nice little pub on the banks of the Myall river for lunch.
http://www.portstephensferryservice.com.au/web/timetable/
Tin City is only accessible by 4WD or via a Tour guide.
It has no power, no water, and no sewerage. It pretty much defines the term "off the grid". It began in the late 1800’s early 1900’s when two tin huts were built as fishing shacks. In the Great Depression Tin City grew to 14 huts. A number of movies have been made at this location, including parts of Mad Max. The pub still stands!
Tin City at Stockton Beach
3631 Nelson Bay RdTin City is only accessible by 4WD or via a Tour guide.
It has no power, no water, and no sewerage. It pretty much defines the term "off the grid". It began in the late 1800’s early 1900’s when two tin huts were built as fishing shacks. In the Great Depression Tin City grew to 14 huts. A number of movies have been made at this location, including parts of Mad Max. The pub still stands!
Allow about 1 hour to get to the top. Pathways and stairs wind through the bush with stunning views at the summit of the surrounding beaches. There are other trails leading to the old World War II gun emplacements.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Walking-tracks/Tomaree-Head-Summit-walk
Guided Tours can be organised at:
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/World-War-II-gun-emplacements
85 locals recommend
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Shoal Bay RoadAllow about 1 hour to get to the top. Pathways and stairs wind through the bush with stunning views at the summit of the surrounding beaches. There are other trails leading to the old World War II gun emplacements.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Walking-tracks/Tomaree-Head-Summit-walk
Guided Tours can be organised at:
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/World-War-II-gun-emplacements
Entertainment & Activities
Surfboard and SUP - Hire and Lessons
Change location between many of the beaches in the local area due to weather and surf conditions. Visit their facebook page for more details and to book a lesson!
https://www.facebook.com/pssschool/?fref=ts
13 locals recommend
Port Stephens Surf School
Hannah ParadeSurfboard and SUP - Hire and Lessons
Change location between many of the beaches in the local area due to weather and surf conditions. Visit their facebook page for more details and to book a lesson!
https://www.facebook.com/pssschool/?fref=ts
Corlette
Waterfront pathway from Corlette to Nelson Bay. Dog friendly.
Parks & Nature
Great Snorkeling spot in the marine park with plenty of fish to see and feed! Great for little kids as the fish come right up to you in the shallow water. Take some bread to feed them with
9 locals recommend
Fly Point
Victoria ParadeGreat Snorkeling spot in the marine park with plenty of fish to see and feed! Great for little kids as the fish come right up to you in the shallow water. Take some bread to feed them with
A little protected swimming hole at the northern end opposite the reserve and rock pools to explore. Great spot to watch whales go by and a good spot for spear fishing/snorkeling.
Iris Moore Reserve
14 James Paterson StA little protected swimming hole at the northern end opposite the reserve and rock pools to explore. Great spot to watch whales go by and a good spot for spear fishing/snorkeling.
Great beach with no waves - perfect for small children.
BBQ's and Tables close to the water under the shade of the big trees.
Stand up Paddle board hire from Port Stephens Surf School available here.
Dutchies Beach
Great beach with no waves - perfect for small children.
BBQ's and Tables close to the water under the shade of the big trees.
Stand up Paddle board hire from Port Stephens Surf School available here.
Kingsley Beach
Quiet surf beach with not many tourists - not patrolled
Get out and explore the bush and wildlife.
The costal walk from Anna Bay to Shoal Bay is now complete. It is great to break up in to sections an explore the hidden beaches.
Visit the NSW National Parks website for trail maps and information.
55 locals recommend
Tomaree National Park
Get out and explore the bush and wildlife.
The costal walk from Anna Bay to Shoal Bay is now complete. It is great to break up in to sections an explore the hidden beaches.
Visit the NSW National Parks website for trail maps and information.
Great view over the beach and sand dunes. Perfect spot for a picnic, sunset views, fishing and exploring the rocks. Dolphins also swim past this point regularly. There is a small trail through the grass from the beach that leads up to the headland and links back with the bike path. Aboriginal shell middens can also be seen scattered through this area.
Less crowded spot from the all tour buses!
9 locals recommend
Birubi Point
Great view over the beach and sand dunes. Perfect spot for a picnic, sunset views, fishing and exploring the rocks. Dolphins also swim past this point regularly. There is a small trail through the grass from the beach that leads up to the headland and links back with the bike path. Aboriginal shell middens can also be seen scattered through this area.
Less crowded spot from the all tour buses!
Dog Friendly off leash beach.
There are no waves here so also good for small children.
15 locals recommend
Bagnall beach
150 Government RdDog Friendly off leash beach.
There are no waves here so also good for small children.
Quiet small protected bay and a little bit of a local secret. Perfect for snorkelling and paddle boarding.
7 locals recommend
Fishermans Bay
Quiet small protected bay and a little bit of a local secret. Perfect for snorkelling and paddle boarding.
Nudist beach, 4x4 tracks next to one mile caravan park. You will need a beach permit available from Anna Bay BP service station. Good surf.
Samurai Nudist Beach
545 Gan Gan RdNudist beach, 4x4 tracks next to one mile caravan park. You will need a beach permit available from Anna Bay BP service station. Good surf.
Pump track made in the bush. Free to use and great to keep the kids entertained. Iris Moore rock pools are a 5min walk from here so you can cool off afterwards
Anna Bay Scouts
2B Fishermans Bay RoadPump track made in the bush. Free to use and great to keep the kids entertained. Iris Moore rock pools are a 5min walk from here so you can cool off afterwards
Robinson Reserve
Drinks & Nightlife
Seabreeze Hotel
1 Stockton StBeer, wine and bistro food
Stunning vineyard high up in the bush at the back of Murray's Brewery. Peaceful little spot that overlooks Tilligerry River.
9 locals recommend
Wonganella Estate Winery
3439a Nelson Bay RdStunning vineyard high up in the bush at the back of Murray's Brewery. Peaceful little spot that overlooks Tilligerry River.
Shopping
Sacred Tree markets are held here over the Summer.
Featuring an ever evolving line up of live musicians, street food, cultural displays & entertainment within a retail festival environment.
See website below for dates:
http://sacredtreemarkets.com.au/nelson-bay-market/
61 locals recommend
D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdSacred Tree markets are held here over the Summer.
Featuring an ever evolving line up of live musicians, street food, cultural displays & entertainment within a retail festival environment.
See website below for dates:
http://sacredtreemarkets.com.au/nelson-bay-market/
Bay Living & Garden
112 Magnus St