Parking ๐
Free Parking
If you are heading out on a cruise there is free parking in the following area.
Nash Lane and Magnus Street up past the Port Stephens motel
Directions from Dolphin Watch booking agency to Nash Lane
This is the best free place to park for ferries.
Paid Parking
9hr parking outside the Dolphin and Whale Watch booking office: ย 40A Victoria Parade,Nelson Bay
*Prices $4.50/hr Weekdays
$5.50/hr Weekends & public holidays
Disability sticker must be shown on car for free parking.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
(Woolworth's has 3 hours free underground parking)
*as at 19/12/2023
The Park n Pay App allows you to top up your parking with convenience from your phone - wherever you are.
Everyone โ residents, business and visitors โ receives 15 minutes free parking.
This is designed to allow you to grab your coffee, paper or duck into a business without worrying about paying to park.
For residents and business who are registered on the system, you donโt need to worry about moving after the 15 minutes โ you can stay as long as the time restrictions allow.
For visitors, after 15 minutes you will need to pay.ย
