Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Nelson Bay March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Nelson Bay Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576)[Hotels in Nelson Bay](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Hotels.d181576.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Nelson Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nelson-Bay.d181576.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nelson Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.d181576.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Nelson Bay ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Nelson Bay Types of activities [Nelson Bay travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576) ![Dutchmans Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576998740/f1093782-5ecd-414a-b239-1c2b02e84dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nelson Bay which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181576/dd3621cc-a1d0-49be-b0cc-7cac29c92114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nelson Bay which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181576/20f6a57e-8675-4d1b-b60f-582f3537805d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nelson Bay showing cafe scenes, general coastal views and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181576/cad50eb7-2623-423a-a4ba-a8270baab69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nelson Bay showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181576/f4592289-8be1-409c-8b46-027dc61c4b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Nelson Bay Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Nelson Bay has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Nelson Bay is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Nelson Bay to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Nelson Bay Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Nelson Bay. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Nelson Bay attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Nelson Bay ### Tours & day trips [See all 27 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46336912/3e169d9e-dfc1-4e18-ae0a-666d7aeb5ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding 12h 9.4/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $212 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sydney-to-port-stephens-one-day-tour-to-dolphin-wonderland.a46336912.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44786910/a1f2d01c-9c48-4433-b1ca-8d7c3df87948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise 1h 30m 8.8/10 218 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise-boom-net-experience.a44786910.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise Koalas Sandboarding Japanese Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50972980/abc674d0-a776-4927-9fd0-5166f03b7986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise Koalas Sandboarding Japanese Tour 12h Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-cruise-koalas-sandboarding-japanese-tour.a50972980.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4x4 Dune Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527256/2ee31788-75d1-4036-aef1-3860d61359be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4x4 Dune Transfer 9.6/10 38 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-sandboarding-sandsurfing-with-4x4-transfer.a4527256.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4x4 Tour with Sandboarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596906/ada48da0-402a-443f-8440-fff5eebf9125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4x4 Tour with Sandboarding 1h 15m 9.8/10 40 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-4x4-birubi-beach-tour-with-dune-sandboarding.a4596906.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49365146/ffca70de-568e-4489-9eb0-e6245c3d86ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure 1h 30m 8.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-watch-eco-adventure.a49365146.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Dolphin Watch + Sailing - Port Stephens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1034486/b4fd62ba-b179-4399-9b79-4c9f0dc5b8e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dolphin Watch + Sailing - Port Stephens 1h 30m 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dolphin-watch-sailing-port-stephens.a1034486.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: 1hr Dolphin Watch Express](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48005623/da0bfb48-1520-405d-a6b7-fa425d03e0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: 1hr Dolphin Watch Express 1h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nelson-bay-1hr-dolphin-watch-express.a48005623.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Sunset on the Bay Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50994039/3bb18b3c-76b6-4ac9-bd01-0db1d6f19b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Sunset on the Bay Cruise 2h Free cancellation available CA $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-sunset-on-the-bay-cruise.a50994039.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour. Dolphins, hike, swim.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47506347/1b927177-6282-41cd-9d4b-a9e7c2fffb90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour. Dolphins, hike, swim. 8h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-day-tour-departing-newcastle.a47506347.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44628149/640be1ce-57d0-4df4-b6ab-9b7a0181aa3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Snorkel 3h 9.8/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/new-south-wales-snorkel-with-reef-sharks.a44628149.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Dolphin Watching & Sandboarding | Port Stephens Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408499/f562924f-c7fb-48fd-9a08-4c712af1340e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dolphin Watching & Sandboarding | Port Stephens Tour from Sydney 11h Free cancellation available CA $819 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dolphin-watching-sydney-tours-port-stephens-private-tour.a1408499.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Encounter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624375/cab718ac-0c95-4f5d-a791-2090b4126af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Encounter 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-irukandji-reef-shark-encounter.a44624375.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Zebra Shark Encounter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44623985/81f91e5c-c4b4-403e-9d9e-894bc2e42cae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Zebra Shark Encounter 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/new-south-wales-zebra-shark-encounter.a44623985.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4x4 Tour with Sandboarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596906/ada48da0-402a-443f-8440-fff5eebf9125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4x4 Tour with Sandboarding 1h 15m 9.8/10 40 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-4x4-birubi-beach-tour-with-dune-sandboarding.a4596906.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry + Coastal Currents Snorkel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48578063/bb927dc3-b927-4e17-8abd-7d08671d06f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry + Coastal Currents Snorkel 2h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/irukandji-entry-pass-stingray-snorkel-12.a48578063.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Encounter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624375/cab718ac-0c95-4f5d-a791-2090b4126af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Reef Shark Encounter 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-irukandji-reef-shark-encounter.a44624375.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45028580/76c8c954-e573-45b9-b2fb-234d52f76d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket 9.8/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-koala-sanctuary-general-admission-ticket.a45028580.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4x4 Dune Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527256/2ee31788-75d1-4036-aef1-3860d61359be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4x4 Dune Transfer 9.6/10 38 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-sandboarding-sandsurfing-with-4x4-transfer.a4527256.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Worimi National Park Sandboarding Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48056010/cad89b10-f484-4f84-ac39-790739641d13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Worimi National Park Sandboarding Adventure 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-unlimited-sandboarding-adventure.a48056010.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4x4 Tag-Along Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762903/23b61eab-1f01-4aa4-890c-e2674a13f421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4x4 Tag-Along Tour 3h 8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $308 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-stockton-sand-dunes-4x4-tag-along-tour.a4762903.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400829/cc2b868a-23dd-4da3-b0d0-f3b277660289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/unlimited-sandboarding-adventure.a1400829.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44786910/a1f2d01c-9c48-4433-b1ca-8d7c3df87948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise 1h 30m 8.8/10 218 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise-boom-net-experience.a44786910.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour. Dolphins, hike, swim.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47506347/1b927177-6282-41cd-9d4b-a9e7c2fffb90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour. Dolphins, hike, swim. 8h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-day-tour-departing-newcastle.a47506347.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ![Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44827507/65a7c78e-b113-4027-9069-064769ee8319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides 2h 9.4/10 67 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nelson-bay-dolphins-slides-and-spa-cruise.a44827507.activity-details?&rid=181576&location=Nelson+Bay&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Nelson Bay | Number of things to do | 32 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/port-stephens-koala-sanctuary-general-admission-ticket.a45028580.activity-details): CA $27 | | Top 5 things to do | [Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-watch-eco-adventure.a49365146.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise-boom-net-experience.a44786910.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides](/things-to-do/nelson-bay-dolphins-slides-and-spa-cruise.a44827507.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Broughton Island Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-broughton-island-cruise.a49571089.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/port-stephens-koala-sanctuary-general-admission-ticket.a45028580.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-watch-eco-adventure.a49365146.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise-boom-net-experience.a44786910.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides](/things-to-do/nelson-bay-dolphins-slides-and-spa-cruise.a44827507.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise.a48501542.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Sunset on the Bay Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-sunset-on-the-bay-cruise.a50994039.activity-details) | | With kids | [Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-watch-eco-adventure.a49365146.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-discovery-cruise-boom-net-experience.a44786910.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides](/things-to-do/nelson-bay-dolphins-slides-and-spa-cruise.a44827507.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Broughton Island Cruise](/things-to-do/port-stephens-broughton-island-cruise.a49571089.activity-details)[Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/port-stephens-koala-sanctuary-general-admission-ticket.a45028580.activity-details) | ## What to do in Nelson Bay --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Nelson Bay ![Gan Gan Hill Lookout which includes landscape views and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328263/35de5105-203c-4e34-ada9-90c8a5ac5048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gan Gan Hill Lookout Explore the great outdoors at Gan Gan Hill Lookout, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Gan-Gan-Hill-Lookout-Nelson-Bay.d6328263.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nelson Head Lighthouse showing a lighthouse as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287435/7e76a975-90f1-45c1-bd29-9b76c993d295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nelson Head Lighthouse Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Head Lighthouse, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Head-Lighthouse-Nelson-Bay.d6287435.Vacation-Attraction) #### d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay Explore the waterfront in Nelson Bay with a trip to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/DAlbora-Marinas-Nelson-Bay-Nelson-Bay.d553248621532609769.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nelson Bay Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson Bay at Nelson Bay Golf Club. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Golf-Club-Nelson-Bay.d553248633859911958.Vacation-Attraction) #### Toboggan Hill Park Explore the great outdoors at Toboggan Hill Park, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.ca/Toboggan-Hill-Park-Nelson-Bay.d6287437.Vacation-Attraction) #### West Nelson Bay During your trip to Nelson Bay, you can search for that perfect souvenir at West Nelson Bay. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/West-Nelson-Bay-Nelson-Bay.d553248635919603962.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fly Point Marine Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Fly Point Marine Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fly-Point-Marine-Reserve-Nelson-Bay.d6328269.Vacation-Attraction) #### Baptist Tabernacle You can find out about the history of Nelson Bay with a visit to Baptist Tabernacle. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Baptist-Tabernacle-Nelson-Bay.d553248621532609760.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Nelson Bay ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140052/69e531fc-e33e-4456-ac82-28f4f5fe3f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Anna Bay ![Tomaree Head featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609772/f6545b47-80d2-49fe-985d-972c73a90b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fingal Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nelson Bay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Nelson Bay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Nelson Bay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Nelson Bay? ### What are some activities to do in Nelson Bay with kids? > - [Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-stephens-dolphin-watch-eco-adventure.a49365146.activity-details) > - 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