Currently closed. Bricks ‘n’ Things is closed for now. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram for news on when building sessions return. Bricks ‘n’ Things LEGO Fan Space in Taylors Beach is a place for LEGO fans of all ages to sit down and build. It’s run by award-winning LEGO builders Kevin and Angela, who set it up so kids, Read more…

Port Stephens is often called the dolphin capital of Australia, with more than 160 resident bottlenose dolphins in the bay. Moonshadow-TQC Cruises is a family-owned operator based in Nelson Bay with the largest fleet in Port Stephens, and its cruises leave Nelson Bay Marina every day of the year except Christmas Day. The dolphin cruises are the pick for kids. Read more…

Shoal Bay Country Club sits right across the road from Shoal Bay Beach, with sweeping views over the water to Tomaree Head. It’s one of the bay’s big all-rounders: somewhere to grab a coffee after a swim, a casual family lunch, a sit-down dinner, or a night of live music. Places to eat and drink Mermaids Cafe: coffee and casual Read more…

TerryWhite Chemmart Nelson Bay is the pharmacy on Stockton Street in the heart of Nelson Bay, open seven days a week. Alongside filling scripts, the pharmacists work with locals’ GPs and other health professionals, and they’re on hand to answer questions about medicines, whether you live here or you’re on holiday and have run out of something. It’s a handy Read more…

The Wood Oven has been serving wood-fired pizza upstairs at d’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay since 2001, with views over the boats and the bay. Locals Cathy and Sonia took it over in 2020, keeping the much-loved recipes and the team that makes them. It’s an easy pick for a family meal by the water. There are more than 30 Read more…