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Nelson Bay travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 97 miles 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 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay

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Anchorage Port Stephens
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1832 reviews)
$227+
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Hawks Nest Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 890 reviews)
$111+
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Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2133 reviews)
$99+
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Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 841 reviews)
$66+
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Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2663 reviews)
$94+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2024 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

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