Where can I snorkel in Port Stephens?

Other popular diving and snorkeling spots include Halifax Park (best site for wobbegong sharks), Little Beach (a recommended spot to see turtles), and the Seahorse Gardens (the name gives it away!). If you’re lucky, you’ll get to swim with a dolphin in the waters around Port Stephens, of which there are plenty.

Is it safe to swim in Port Stephens?

Water safety at the beach When swimming at Port Stephens beaches, please follow the lifeguards’ directions and obey the signs. the safest place to swim at the beach is between the red and yellow flags. if you think conditions are too rough for you, don’t go in.

Where can I find snapper in Port Stephens?

Top spots include Boat Harbour, One Mile headland, Rocky Point, Boulder Bay and Fingal. Rock fishing is dangerous. I suggest that you wear a safety vest. The islands off our coastline have long been considered prime snapper territory.

Can you swim at 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). Other popular family-friendly bays nearby include Little Beach, Shoal Bay and Dutchmans Beach – all of which have safe, shallow areas to play.

Where to go snorkeling in Port Stephens Australia?

You can go by boat and then take a dive. Other popular diving and snorkeling spots include Halifax Park (best site for wobbegong sharks), Little Beach (a recommended spot to see turtles), and the Seahorse Gardens (the name gives it away!).

Which is the best dive club in Port Stephens?

Lets Go Adventures – Dive Nelson Bay Start exploring the stunning marine reserves of Port Stephens today… Lets Go Adventures-Dive Nelson Bay is the longest established diving centre in the region and is proud to have the original and still the most active dive club in the area.

Where to snorkel in NSW Great Lakes marine park?

Dive right in to some of the best shore diving in NSW. Whether you’re an experienced scuba diver or it’s your first ever snorkel… the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park boasts a range of dive sites to suit all levels.

What to see and do in Port Stephens?

The tide-dominated estuary here is part of the protected Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, which is home to colourful varieties of fish, turtles, dolphins, and other aquatic wildlife. Also, you will find sharks swimming these waters, although these are not-for-the-feint-hearted!