Pop 7,000. (209km N Sydney). See map on page 8?9, ref F3. Nelson Bay lies on the south-eastern shores of Port Stephens and is the
major town for the area. It's a popular place for tourists, particularly in
summer, and a snorkelling and scuba diving spot. Nelson Bay is the
main anchorage in the area.
FESTIVALS: Craft Markets in Neil Carroll Park (1st & 3rd Sun of the month), Blessing of the Fleet, (Jan), NSW Gamefish Association Interclub Competition, Nelson Bay RSL Prawn, Wine & Oyster Festival (Feb), Trailerboat Sportfishing Tournament, Port Stephens Bay & Beyond Outrigger Regatta, Spearfest (Mar) NSW Triathlon Championships (May), Festival of the Whales, Nelson Bay RSL Country Music Weekend (Jun), Nelson Bay RSL Chocofest (Jul), Nelson Bay RSL Rock n Roll Weekend, Nelson Bay RSL Charity Car Show (Oct), Tastes of the Bay Wine & Food Festival (Nov), Bay of Lights Christmas Festival, Carols By Candlelight at Fly Point, New Years Eve Fireworks at d'Albora Marina (Dec)
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ACTIVITIES: Boat ramp, Boating, Bowls, Fishing, Golf, Swimming, Tennis.
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