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 43h 35m.

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 No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 43h 35m.

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 No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (265 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (313 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 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, 965 reviews)
$207+
Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1588 reviews)
$113+
Hawks Nest Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 555 reviews)
$108+
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1984 reviews)
$122+
Seabreeze Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1462 reviews)
$96+
Tea Gardens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 659 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.