[2025 Nelson Bay Attraction] Travel Guide for Nelson Head Lighthouse Reserve Museum (Updated Feb)

Port Stephens is located in New South Wales, Australia, north of Sydney, about a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney. It is known as "half desert, half sea," with vast blue skies, pure fresh air, and fine sandy beaches. Travel tips: - Dolphin watching: Port Stephens is known as the "Dolphin Capital," with many bottlenose dolphins living here all year round. The chance of seeing wild dolphins is over 90%. You can join a local dolphin-watching cruise from the pier at Nelson Bay. As the cruise sails through the bay, dolphins will swim alongside the boat, and playful dolphins will occasionally jump out of the water to greet visitors. You can lean on the railing and interact with them up close. - Whale watching: From late May to early November is whale watching season in Port Stephens. Thousands of whales pass through here, some weighing over 40 tons. Take a whale-watching cruise to get up close and personal with these giant creatures and experience the spectacular sight of them swimming freely in the ocean. - Sandboarding: Port Stephens is home to rolling sand dunes and is a famous sandboarding paradise in the Southern Hemisphere. Visitors can take a 4WD off-road vehicle across the beach and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, with the blue sea on one side and the golden desert on the other. Upon arrival at the sandboarding site, pick up a sandboard and experience the thrill of speed and excitement. - Beach leisure: Port Stephens has wide beaches with fine sand, perfect for enjoying the sun and sand. You can swim, dive, surf, or stroll along the beach, enjoy the sea view, or have a beach barbecue and enjoy a relaxing vacation. - Climb high and look far: There are several viewpoints in the port, such as the lighthouse at Nelson Head. The lighthouse is open to the public and has a small museum, restaurant, and shop. Visitors can climb the lighthouse to enjoy the coastal scenery and then take a break and enjoy the food. - Special activities: In Port Stephens, you can also ride a camel and stroll along the beach on a camel for a unique experience. There are also activities such as flying, fishing, kayaking, and water biking to meet the needs of different visitors.