Where is Dutchies Beach Port Stephens?
Dutchies Beach is actually a part of Nelson Bay and is found tucked away, just before you get into town (there is a great walking path that takes you into Nelson Bay with spectacular waterviews).
Can you swim at Dutchies Beach?
Dutchmans Beach Reserve or “Dutchies Beach” as it is fondly called by the local community, offers calm water swimming and sand for sandcastle building.
Can you swim at Shoal Bay Beach?
The calm aquamarine waters of Shoal Bay are perfect for swimming, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding – you can take a SUP lesson or morning tour around the sparkling bay. Alternatively, hire a bike and explore the scenic foreshore. You’ll find picnic tables and barbecue facilities in the beachside reserve.
Does Salamander bay have a beach?
19/ Wanda Beach is located off George Reserve at Salamander Bay, on the way to Soldiers Point. This long bay is a beautiful swimming spot, particularly in front of the reserve where there is a sand bank to walk out on. The reserve itself has a BBQ area and a small playground. See here for a full article.
Where is Shoal Bay Beach?
Anguilla
Shoal Bay Villas is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Anguilla and the entire Caribbean.
Where can you swim in Port Stephens?
Zenith Beach – the best for wow factor.
Is it safe to swim in Salamander bay?
The suburb has a safe swimming bay that is popular with families as the clear waters are shallow and there is a playground and toilet facilities nearby. We have visited this scenic bay on weekends and found the local nippers practicing their board skills in the water, while families splash in the shallows.
Is Shoal Bay open?
It is open during the Dry Season only. When Wet Season waters start to recede, you can see these birds mostly at drying marshes and swamps in the reserve. Shoal Bay also protects large areas that are culturally significant for the Larrakia people.
Can you swim in Nelson Bay?
There are two bays to swim at in Nelson Bay – the bay itself (above) and also the stretch of sand inside the marina near the playground (below). The bay inside the marina has BBQ areas and plenty of shade along the walking path if you wish to take a picnic.
Are there great whites in the Harbour?
“DPI research has identified that sharks are present in NSW waters all year,” a spokesman said. White Sharks are present over a wide range of sea surface temperatures. However, he said Bull Sharks are more numerous in estuaries and coastal waters near Sydney in summer and autumn, when temperatures are warmer.
What type of sharks are in Port Stephens?
With summer approaching, great white sharks are moving in greater numbers along the state’s coast towards nursery grounds around Port Stephens, 200 kilometres north of Sydney. Despite this increase in shark movements, researchers and divers say the public should be alert but not alarmed.
How many beaches are in Port Stephens?
26 beautiful
Clear turquoise blue waters, soft white sand and 26 beautiful beaches await in Port Stephens. With the tranquil bay on one side and Pacific Ocean on the other, there’s a range of coastal experiences to enjoy in this beachside paradise on the NSW North Coast.
Are there sharks in Port Stephens?
Can you swim in Port Stephens?
The surf can get pretty gnarly here, currents are strong and it’s unpatrolled so swimming is not recommended here. Wreck Beach is a gorgeous spot to watch either sunrise or sunset in Port Stephens.
Where is Dutchmans Beach?
Dutchmans Beach (PS 11) is located between Redpatch and West points. It is a 400 m long north-facing low energy pocket of sand, backed by Dutchmans Beach Park, a popular picnic area with a playground and barbeques. The beach is relatively steep with narrow sand flats and has deeper water… Read more
Where are the best beaches in Port Stephens?
Wreck Beach at sunrise – one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Port Stephens. The Fingal Spit is an iconic part of Port Stephens, with a long stretch of sand connecting Fingal Island and the mainland at low tide.
Where can I find self contained houses in Dutchies Beach?
Port Stephens Accommodation have a great choice of self contained houses, units and duplexes in the Dutchies Beach area available for holiday lettings.