Port Stephens, NSW is the perfect holiday destination .. an easy two and a half hour drive north of Sydney with golden sandy beaches and crystal clear water and blue skies that go on forever. Its known for its nature and abundance of aquatic marine life and land activities on its uncrowded sandy beaches, sheltered bays and unspoilt national parks. This beautiful region, with the heart of Port Stephens being Nelson Bay offers gourmet restaurants, boutique shopping as well as being the Dolphin Capital which is well known as one of the best places in the world to see dolphins “in the wild”. This is complimented by accommodation in Port Stephens ranging from five star resorts and hotels, intimate bed & breakfasts, self-contained cabins, holiday houses, apartments and award winning holiday parks from luxury villas or budget cabins to grassy site for your tent and caravan.