Nelson Bay travel guide

Nelson Bay Tourism | Nelson Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Nelson Bay

With a population of 6 096, Nelson Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Nelson Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nelson Bay

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 34h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 34h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (60 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (316 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (268 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (320 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay

Anchorage Port Stephens
4 stars
Excellent (9, 936 reviews)
$215+
Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1564 reviews)
$113+
Hawks Nest Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 531 reviews)
$113+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1937 reviews)
$106+
Seabreeze Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1435 reviews)
$99+
Tea Gardens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 652 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.