Getting to Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay is the main town of Port Stephens, located about 200km north of Sydney.

Venue

Nelson Bay Golf Club

57 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

www.nelsonbaygolf.com

Getting to Nelson Bay is easy, with several transport options.

Fly into Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport is 34km from Nelson Bay, the main town in Port Stephens and offers direct flights to and from eight destinations throughout southeastern Australia and New Zealand. On arrival, choose from various transport options on arrival, including car rental, limousine and door-to-door shuttle bus, to make the short trip northeast to Port Stephens. Public buses are available to Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay.

Travelling by Train

NSW TrainLink provides services in and out of Newcastle from all over New South Wales. To find out more and to book, visit www.transportnsw.info/regional. From Hamilton Train Station, Port Stephens Coaches provide a pick up service to Port Stephens on a regular basis.

Travelling by Bus

Port Stephens Coaches depart daily from Sydney via Chatswood, Pymble, Hornsby and Raymond Terrace to Port Nelson Bay. Phone 1800 045 949 or visit www.pscoaches.com.au

Travelling by Car

Port Stephens is a 2½ hour drive north of Sydney along the M1 Motorway. At the end of the M1, turn right, following the sign ‘Hexham & Pacific Highway’ (BP service station and Hungry Jacks will be on your next left). The road will veer to the right and merge with the New England Highway after which you should merge to the left lane taking the sign ‘Taree & Pacific Highway’, which will direct you over the Hexham Bridge.

Look for the sign ‘Next Exit Richardson Road - Raymond Terrace/Nelson Bay’ to get to Nelson Bay. You continue along Richardson Road, following the Nelson Bay signs, until you reach a roundabout. Then... follow the signs to the destination of your choice!

Photo by: Port Stephens Fisheries Institute