Where are the Best Tourist Attractions For Kids Around Nelson Bay, Port Stephens

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Posted 2022-02-20 by Sue W ⇒ follow

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If you are planning on visiting the Nelson Bay region in Port Stephens, then you are in for a wonderful holiday! If you have kids, they will love it even more. Forget the iPads and technology - there is aqua blue water in the bays to swim in, dolphins to spot, surf beaches to visit, whales to search for (between May and November), playgrounds to explore, lunch venues to eat at and fun to be had !

As well as the natural attractions , there are also a range of tourist attractions which are just for the kids - but adults will love them as well. Keep reading for my daughter's top picks for the best tourist attractions in the area. If you are a local, or if you have been to Nelson Bay and have your own favourite to visit, please leave a comment at the top of this article and share your top picks - I would love to hear them! With so much to do, your kids will love every minute - they may not even miss technology at all!

Oakvale Wildlife Park is located at Bobs Farm, on the way into the Nelson Bay region. If you have young kids, this is a fun and interactive place to visit that will keep them busy all morning. There is a farmyard area with cute baby goats and sheep, where kids can feed the animals. There are also kangaroos on the property that you can feed, as well as a range of other animals to learn about. The best time to visit this attraction is in the warmer months, as they have a Splash Park included in the price! Take your swimming costumes and towels and leave them in the car, for the second half of your visit. See here for details and here for a full article.

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters at Anna Bay has been in the region for several years and then moved to its brand new Anna Bay site in 2020, with outdoor pools that visitors can paddle in and get up close and personal with the stingrays and marine life. This is a great experience for kids who want to be marine biologists. My daughter went here on a school excursion a few months ago, and is still talking about how much fun it was! See here for details.

The Stockton Sand Dunes at Birubi Beach are the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere and they provide a lot of entertainment for older kids! You can walk through them yourself, with access from the Birubi Beach Surf Club, or book a camel ride, quad bike tour or sand surfing experience! This area is very popular in the summer school holidays, so book in early. See here for an article of all the things you can do at the dunes.

Have you been to the Nelson Bay region with kids? Did you have a favourite tourist attraction that they loved? If so, please leave a comment at the top of this article and share your family's tips. Wherever you go in the region, you are sure to make memories that they will remember forever - as a family.