Walks to do while in Port Stephens

Scenic walks in Port Stephens

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay Marina to Dutchmen's Beach,ย  walkway around the bay - popular - few steep hillsย 

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay to Little Beach Inner Light Tea Rooms - walk around the Bay along Victoria Parade - scenic as well as fairly easy to walk - short steep hill up to Tea Rooms - very popular - parking at top - accessible by ramp as well as stairs.

Look out for the sign to do the Nelson Bay Walking Trailย 

Dutchmans Beachย 

Dutchies Beach to Bagnalls beach - great beach for dogsย 

(off-lead)ย  - mostly flat - easy walkย 

Bagnalls Beach Reserve & Bartlett Cycleway

This is a beautiful paved and easy 2.2 km walk through the trees with Bagnall's Beach running right beside you.

If you're a dog lover and need a doggy fix while on holiday or if you have brought your dog away, this spot is PERFECT for you.

Shoal Bay

Tomaree Head Summit Walk - views over ocean - very popular - fit to very fit as steep climb in parts - start very early in Summer as it can get extremely hot.

Shoal Bay

Zenith Beach to Wreck beach walkย 

Birubi Beach

Beach walk (32 kms) - ocean all the way - you may get wet but it is a much flatter walk. If you are lucky enough, you may see a camel or 2 too.

A leisurely 40 minute drive from Nelson Bay will take you to the Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae where they offer guided walks around over 130 hectares of land and gardens.

If you would prefer - take your own walk around these lovely gardens.