Judy’s guidebook
Food scene
This French-inspired restaurant owned by Ludovic and his wife Mandy is a fabulous place to dine at the Marina - just 700 metres away. Up to date menus are available on their website www.thepoyers.com.au Bookings recommended.
Open for breakfast
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The Poyer's
42 Cook ParadeThis French-inspired restaurant owned by Ludovic and his wife Mandy is a fabulous place to dine at the Marina - just 700 metres away. Up to date menus are available on their website www.thepoyers.com.au Bookings recommended.
Open for breakfast
Need a wonderful coffee hit, some yummy treats or icecream? This is the place to go. Open 7 days a week from 6am, if you need an early coffee 'fix'.
Heather's Place
19 Cook ParadeNeed a wonderful coffee hit, some yummy treats or icecream? This is the place to go. Open 7 days a week from 6am, if you need an early coffee 'fix'.
Our local fish and chip shop. Eat in the covered area or bring home for an easy meal.
John Dory’s Takeaway (kippys)
44 Cook ParadeOur local fish and chip shop. Eat in the covered area or bring home for an easy meal.
Terrific pizzas and kebabs. All freshly made. Located just along the road past the marina.
Portside Pizza and Kebabs
44 Cook ParadeTerrific pizzas and kebabs. All freshly made. Located just along the road past the marina.
If youre a Domino's fan, its located two doors away from the Coles supermarket at Tanilba Bay. Pick up or delivery available.
Domino's Pizza Tanilba Bay
67 Beatty BlvdIf youre a Domino's fan, its located two doors away from the Coles supermarket at Tanilba Bay. Pick up or delivery available.
Another great local fish and chip shop on the main road of Tanilba Bay. You can also order fresh fish and prawns and oysters for pick up, especially during the holiday season.
The Oyster Shack
242 Lemon Tree Passage RdAnother great local fish and chip shop on the main road of Tanilba Bay. You can also order fresh fish and prawns and oysters for pick up, especially during the holiday season.
Located in the Kooindah Centre - turn right at the service station at Tanilba Bay and drive 500 metres. This Thai restaurant has the most fabulous food. Only a couple of tables for eating in, but great for ordering and picking up. Quick service. A menu will be available at the property for you to peruse.
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Tilli Thai
55 President Wilson WalkLocated in the Kooindah Centre - turn right at the service station at Tanilba Bay and drive 500 metres. This Thai restaurant has the most fabulous food. Only a couple of tables for eating in, but great for ordering and picking up. Quick service. A menu will be available at the property for you to peruse.
Need a chinese food fix? Open for dining in, take away or home delivery from 5pm. A menu available at the property. The Jade Court is located at 56 President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay
Jade Court Restaurant
56 President Wilson WalkNeed a chinese food fix? Open for dining in, take away or home delivery from 5pm. A menu available at the property. The Jade Court is located at 56 President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay
Local Clubs
The local bowling club offers reasonably priced meals, a coffee bar section, pokies, daily raffles, fully stocked bar and live music on Friday nights. Visitors also welcome to have a game of bowls.
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Club Lemon Tree
Gould DriveThe local bowling club offers reasonably priced meals, a coffee bar section, pokies, daily raffles, fully stocked bar and live music on Friday nights. Visitors also welcome to have a game of bowls.
Recently refurbished, and a favourite with the locals, the RSL at Tanilba Bay offers fabulous meals (and daily specials, seniors meals), great bar and lounge area and pokies section.
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Tilligerry RSL Sports Club
Lemon Tree Passage RoadRecently refurbished, and a favourite with the locals, the RSL at Tanilba Bay offers fabulous meals (and daily specials, seniors meals), great bar and lounge area and pokies section.
27 Hole Golf Course - social golf bookings available. Bluewater Grill, Main/Sports Bar and regular entertainment. Highly recommended.
57 Dowling Street Nelson Bay - 30 Minutes away
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Nelson Bay Golf Club
57 Dowling St27 Hole Golf Course - social golf bookings available. Bluewater Grill, Main/Sports Bar and regular entertainment. Highly recommended.
57 Dowling Street Nelson Bay - 30 Minutes away
Fabulous local golf course - just 25 minutes away. Driving range.
www.horizons.com.au
Located in Salamander Bay
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Horizons Golf Resort
5 Horizons DrFabulous local golf course - just 25 minutes away. Driving range.
www.horizons.com.au
Located in Salamander Bay
Just 5 minutes away to your local friendly golf course. Visitors most welcome. Small cafe and bar available on site.
Lemon Tree Passage Road, Tanilba Bay.
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Tanilba Bay Golf Club
988 Lemon Tree Passage RdJust 5 minutes away to your local friendly golf course. Visitors most welcome. Small cafe and bar available on site.
Lemon Tree Passage Road, Tanilba Bay.
18 hole championship golf course. Warm up at the practice putting green or take a lesson. Watch the sun go down or enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Greennhouse, the region's newest dining and events destination. Located in Championship Drive Medowie. www.pacificdunes.com.au
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Pacific Dunes
Championship Drive18 hole championship golf course. Warm up at the practice putting green or take a lesson. Watch the sun go down or enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Greennhouse, the region's newest dining and events destination. Located in Championship Drive Medowie. www.pacificdunes.com.au
Sightseeing
Would you like to see how they grow Barra's? Have a look at sustainable food farming that combines fish production and hydroponic vegetables. Cookaburra Restaurant - enjoy a meal or just relax and have a coffee and cake.
Marsh Road, off Nelson Bay Road, Bob's Farm.
Barramundi Farm
476 Marsh RdWould you like to see how they grow Barra's? Have a look at sustainable food farming that combines fish production and hydroponic vegetables. Cookaburra Restaurant - enjoy a meal or just relax and have a coffee and cake.
Marsh Road, off Nelson Bay Road, Bob's Farm.
Why not enjoy being ferried from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens. Dolphins sighted 95% of cruises. Book online -
www.portstephensferryservice.com.au
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Port Stephens Ferry Service
6 Teramby RoadWhy not enjoy being ferried from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens. Dolphins sighted 95% of cruises. Book online -
www.portstephensferryservice.com.au
Half Day fishing tour or 3 hours fishing and 1 hour beach 4WDing. For more information www.psbfs.com.au
Port Stephens Beach Fishing Safaris
72 John ParadeHalf Day fishing tour or 3 hours fishing and 1 hour beach 4WDing. For more information www.psbfs.com.au
If you'd like a day away visiting the Hunter Valley, check out the guidebook provided with details of wineries, Shopping, restaurants, Hunter Valley Gardens etc etc. Just over an hour away from Lemon Tree Passage
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Hunter Region
If you'd like a day away visiting the Hunter Valley, check out the guidebook provided with details of wineries, Shopping, restaurants, Hunter Valley Gardens etc etc. Just over an hour away from Lemon Tree Passage
Dolphin and Whale watch cruises.
Check out their website - bookings required.
www.moonshadow-tqc.com.au
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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
Dolphin and Whale watch cruises.
Check out their website - bookings required.
www.moonshadow-tqc.com.au
Walk along the Boardwalk and you might just see a koala or two. Very informative Information Centre. Next to a fabulous child friendly beach. Located along the foreshore at Tanilba Bay. King Albert Avenue
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Tilligerry Habitat
2E King Albert AveWalk along the Boardwalk and you might just see a koala or two. Very informative Information Centre. Next to a fabulous child friendly beach. Located along the foreshore at Tanilba Bay. King Albert Avenue
Fly with Australia's most experienced hot air balloon flight company. Located at Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. Flights include champagne breakfast at Petersen House. See website for details. www.balloonaloft.com
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Balloon Aloft
26 Lodge RdFly with Australia's most experienced hot air balloon flight company. Located at Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. Flights include champagne breakfast at Petersen House. See website for details. www.balloonaloft.com
A fabulous and easy walk from the house to the end of Cook Parade and along the Boardwalk. Suitable for all ages and families with strollers and prams.
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Koala Reserve (Mangrove Boardwalk)
2 Cook ParadeA fabulous and easy walk from the house to the end of Cook Parade and along the Boardwalk. Suitable for all ages and families with strollers and prams.
This spectacular marine park extends from near Forster south to Birubi Beach. See your welcome book and information pack for more details.
Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park
This spectacular marine park extends from near Forster south to Birubi Beach. See your welcome book and information pack for more details.
UP to 30 minutes away from Lemon Tree Passage
Restaurant - Cafe - Bar. Open 6 days a week. Enjoy Beautiful Food, Delicious Coffee, Great Wine and Craft Beer.
Located at Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay - 30 minutes away
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Little Beach Boathouse
4 Victoria ParadeRestaurant - Cafe - Bar. Open 6 days a week. Enjoy Beautiful Food, Delicious Coffee, Great Wine and Craft Beer.
Located at Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay - 30 minutes away
Interested in a dolphin or whale watching cruise? Check out their website - imaginecruises.com.au
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Imagine Cruises
6 Teramby RdInterested in a dolphin or whale watching cruise? Check out their website - imaginecruises.com.au
Bush trails for beginners for all ages from 4 and up. All ages and riding levels catered for. Helmets and mounting steps provided for safety. Website - www.saharatrails.com Located near Anna Bay
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Sahara Trails
9 Port Stephens DrBush trails for beginners for all ages from 4 and up. All ages and riding levels catered for. Helmets and mounting steps provided for safety. Website - www.saharatrails.com Located near Anna Bay
Experience the thrill of the 'ships of the desert' over the vast sand dunes of Port Stephens. Weekends and Public Holidays - 20 minute camel rides 10am-5pm. End of James Paterson St. Anna Bay. Park in the bottom car park
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Kameelritten bij Oakfield Ranch
Experience the thrill of the 'ships of the desert' over the vast sand dunes of Port Stephens. Weekends and Public Holidays - 20 minute camel rides 10am-5pm. End of James Paterson St. Anna Bay. Park in the bottom car park
GoldfCourse open 7 days. Dunes Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
www.pacificdunes.com.au
Located at Championship Drive, Medowie
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Pacific Dunes
Championship DriveGoldfCourse open 7 days. Dunes Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
www.pacificdunes.com.au
Located at Championship Drive, Medowie
Indulge in Port Stephens finest Macadamias, great cafe. Open daily 9-5 except Wednesdays.
672 Medowie Road, Medowie
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Medowie Macadamias
672 Medowie RdIndulge in Port Stephens finest Macadamias, great cafe. Open daily 9-5 except Wednesdays.
672 Medowie Road, Medowie
Enjoy Morning and Afternoon teas, Light lunches, BYO.
Breathtaking views over the Bay.
Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay
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Inner Light Tea Rooms
Enjoy Morning and Afternoon teas, Light lunches, BYO.
Breathtaking views over the Bay.
Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay
Quality fresh oysters each day. Families Welcome.
Great waterviews and outside dining.
52 Diemars Road, Salamander Bay
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Holberts Oyster Supplies
52 Diemars RdQuality fresh oysters each day. Families Welcome.
Great waterviews and outside dining.
52 Diemars Road, Salamander Bay
Enjoy the views while eating your lunch or dinner at the Saltwater Restaurant at the Fingal Surf Club. Amazing food and views.
Open 11-3 and from 5pm
3 Marine Drive Fingal Bay. Menu available at the house.
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Fingal Beach
Enjoy the views while eating your lunch or dinner at the Saltwater Restaurant at the Fingal Surf Club. Amazing food and views.
Open 11-3 and from 5pm
3 Marine Drive Fingal Bay. Menu available at the house.
Bookings highly recommended.
www.sandduneadventures.com.au
Located at Murrook Cultural Centre
2163 Nelson Bay Road
Williamtown (near the airport)
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Sand Dune Adventures
2163 Nelson Bay RdBookings highly recommended.
www.sandduneadventures.com.au
Located at Murrook Cultural Centre
2163 Nelson Bay Road
Williamtown (near the airport)
Visit the marina, check out the boats and yachts, indulge is some great food, especially seafood, and stroll along the foreshore and up to the main shopping centre.
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D'Albora Marinas
6 Teramby RdVisit the marina, check out the boats and yachts, indulge is some great food, especially seafood, and stroll along the foreshore and up to the main shopping centre.
Enjoy the pristine waterways by hiring one of the bays finest hire boats or kayaks. The Boat Shed Cafe offers pre-ordered hampers ready for your arrival OR stay awhile, enjoy the food and the view.
Located at Soldiers Point Marina, Sunset Boulevarde
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The Boat Shed Cafe on Soldiers Point Marina
Sunset BoulevardEnjoy the pristine waterways by hiring one of the bays finest hire boats or kayaks. The Boat Shed Cafe offers pre-ordered hampers ready for your arrival OR stay awhile, enjoy the food and the view.
Located at Soldiers Point Marina, Sunset Boulevarde
Fingal Bay Bistro - great meal and snack prices
www.fingalbaysportsclub.com.au
Fingal Bay Sports Club, Rocky Point Rd station
100 Rocky Point RdFingal Bay Bistro - great meal and snack prices
www.fingalbaysportsclub.com.au
Swim with Wild Dolphins in their natural habitat. 4 hour adventure tour in the open ocean. See their website for more details.
www.dolphinswimaustralia.com.au
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Dolphin Swim Australia
Teramby RoadSwim with Wild Dolphins in their natural habitat. 4 hour adventure tour in the open ocean. See their website for more details.
www.dolphinswimaustralia.com.au
A fun and healthy way to see the Bay. Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery. Helmets and maps provided.
Located 3/63 Shoal Bay Road Shoal Bay
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Shoal Bay Bike Hire
63 Shoal Bay RdA fun and healthy way to see the Bay. Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery. Helmets and maps provided.
Located 3/63 Shoal Bay Road Shoal Bay
Walk to the top of the Tomaree Headland lookout to enjoy striking view of Port Stephens and the offshore islands. Takes approximately 30 minutes to walk to the top, depending on your fitness level, but its worth the effort. Located just past Shoal Bay.
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Tomaree Head Summit wandeling
Shoal Bay RoadWalk to the top of the Tomaree Headland lookout to enjoy striking view of Port Stephens and the offshore islands. Takes approximately 30 minutes to walk to the top, depending on your fitness level, but its worth the effort. Located just past Shoal Bay.
Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board tours. A fun way to have a look around. Located at Shoal Bay - just past Nelson Bay.
www.portstephensecosports.com.au
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Port Stephens Paddlesports, Shoal Bay
51 Shoal Bay RdKayak and Stand Up Paddle Board tours. A fun way to have a look around. Located at Shoal Bay - just past Nelson Bay.
www.portstephensecosports.com.au
Where history meets high tech - Fighter World is dedicated to preserving Australia's proud fighter aircraft aviation heritage. Located just before Newcastle Airport when leaving from Lemon Tree Passage. 49 Medowie Road, Williamtown. www.fighterworld.com.au
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Fighter World
49 Medowie RdWhere history meets high tech - Fighter World is dedicated to preserving Australia's proud fighter aircraft aviation heritage. Located just before Newcastle Airport when leaving from Lemon Tree Passage. 49 Medowie Road, Williamtown. www.fighterworld.com.au
Located at Heatherbrae on the Pacific Highway.
Tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the diversity of Australian native flora and exotics. Open 9-4. Great on site cafe
www.huntergardens.org.au
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
2100 Pacific HwyLocated at Heatherbrae on the Pacific Highway.
Tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the diversity of Australian native flora and exotics. Open 9-4. Great on site cafe
www.huntergardens.org.au
Fabulous Seaside Beach and great cafe/restaurant to enjoy Breakfast and lunch. You can walk along the beach and sand dunes for hours! Located at the end of James Paterson Drive Anna Bay
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Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club
James Paterson StreetFabulous Seaside Beach and great cafe/restaurant to enjoy Breakfast and lunch. You can walk along the beach and sand dunes for hours! Located at the end of James Paterson Drive Anna Bay
Services include. Snorkeling, free diving and scuba diving. See their website for more details.
www.letsgoadventures.com.au
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Let's Go Adventures Dive Nelson Bay
8 Teramby RdServices include. Snorkeling, free diving and scuba diving. See their website for more details.
www.letsgoadventures.com.au
Family Favourites
Feed baby animals 11am and 2pm
Farm animals and Native Fauna roam freely. Friendly koalas, Tractor rides, Merryu-go-round, Train Rides, BBQ, Kiosk.Open 7 days 10am-5pm
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Oakvale Wildlife Park
3 Oakvale DrFeed baby animals 11am and 2pm
Farm animals and Native Fauna roam freely. Friendly koalas, Tractor rides, Merryu-go-round, Train Rides, BBQ, Kiosk.Open 7 days 10am-5pm
Fun for all the family, especially on those wet days and youre looking for something to do.
270 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay
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Salamander Super Strike
270 Sandy Point RdFun for all the family, especially on those wet days and youre looking for something to do.
270 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay
Serious family fun. Located near Salamander Bay
Toboganning, Indoor Rock climbing, Mini Golf, Electronic Games, Giant Maze, Kiosk
www.tobogganhillpark.com
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Toboggan Hill Park
16 Aquatic ClSerious family fun. Located near Salamander Bay
Toboganning, Indoor Rock climbing, Mini Golf, Electronic Games, Giant Maze, Kiosk
www.tobogganhillpark.com
Quadbiking, Sandboarding and 4WD adventures for the whole family.
www.quadbikeking.com.au
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Quad Bike King Port Stephens
2130 Nelson Bay RdQuadbiking, Sandboarding and 4WD adventures for the whole family.
www.quadbikeking.com.au
Putt Putt, 9 hole Par 3 holf Course, Driving Range. Fun for all the family.
4321 Nelson Bay Road Anna Bay
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David Grahams Golf Complex
4321 Nelson Bay RdPutt Putt, 9 hole Par 3 holf Course, Driving Range. Fun for all the family.
4321 Nelson Bay Road Anna Bay
Feed sharks, cuddle stingrays
Fun for the whole family.
Open every day from 9-5 except Christmas Day
www.sharkencounters.com.au
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
2 Jessie RdFeed sharks, cuddle stingrays
Fun for the whole family.
Open every day from 9-5 except Christmas Day
www.sharkencounters.com.au
Surf lessons and Hire
Located at One Mile Beach, Fingal Bay Beach, Birubi Beach and Dutchman's Bay. Check their website for further details.
www.portstephenssurfschool.com
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Port Stephens Surf School
Hannah ParadeSurf lessons and Hire
Located at One Mile Beach, Fingal Bay Beach, Birubi Beach and Dutchman's Bay. Check their website for further details.
www.portstephenssurfschool.com
Need something to do indoors on hot or cold days. Visit this great family owned cinema in Raymond Terrace. Newly released films and holiday fun for the kids.
www.scottyscinemas.com.au
Cnr Adelaide Street & Bourke Street E, Raymond Terrace
Scotty's Cinema Centre
Need something to do indoors on hot or cold days. Visit this great family owned cinema in Raymond Terrace. Newly released films and holiday fun for the kids.
www.scottyscinemas.com.au
Cnr Adelaide Street & Bourke Street E, Raymond Terrace
water taxi service to local restaurants around Port Stephens. POA. See www.koalaferries.com.au for details of water taxi service, paddle boat hire and local tours. More info in the folder at the property. Contact 0401424738
Koala Ferries
Cook Paradewater taxi service to local restaurants around Port Stephens. POA. See www.koalaferries.com.au for details of water taxi service, paddle boat hire and local tours. More info in the folder at the property. Contact 0401424738
City/town information
A guide is available at the house detailing a myriad of things to do and see in Newcastle. Just 45 minutes away from Lemon Tree Passage.
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Newcastle
A guide is available at the house detailing a myriad of things to do and see in Newcastle. Just 45 minutes away from Lemon Tree Passage.