Free Parking:

For the Original Tea Gardens Ferry and Splash n Slide:

If you are catching the Original Tea Gardens Ferry or going out on the Splash n Slide cruise, there is FREE parking in Nash Lane at Nelson Bay and around this area as well.

There is no time limit on this parking and if needed you can be there all day.

Directions

More free parking:

For all cruises up to 2.5hrs leaving from Docks C, D & E.

The best free place to park for up to 3 hours is the underground carpark in Woolworths

Turn right at Woolworths, drive past the entrance then turn left just past the chemist down into the carpark.

Once parked, come up the escalators then walk out the front door and straight down to the Marina.

Dock C -D & E are all down Dock C's entrance

Directions

Looking for things to do while you are on holiday? 

Then look no further than here

Everything you need to have a great holiday is here at your fingertips.

Whales

The whales have started their migration up the East Coast again and the cruises are starting on the 17th May.

Book here to see these majestic creatures in action

Charge your mobile etc

If you are on backpacking on holiday and need to charge something in a hurry with no fuss - Barry Park is the place to go.

With free BBQ's and free electricity - you can't go wrong.

Mind you - just the view is worth the effort

Directions

Swimming after rain

Port Stephens has some amazing waterways but it's not a great idea to swim just after it rains due to the runoff from the rivers and the roads (believe me - we found out the hard way).

It is not advisable to swim in the foreshore area between Wharf 1 and Dock C due to the amount of Diesel in the water and the large cruisers constantly moving around.

Nelson Beach which is the next beach to the foreshore is perfect for swimming and you may even encounter a dolphin or two.