Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Seattle and takes around 26h 42m.

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 Budget and YesDrive Car Rental, 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 Seattle and takes around 26h 42m.

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 Budget and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,304 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,455 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,967 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (991 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (585 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (522 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (439 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $520 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 (9.1, 2024 reviews)
$211+
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Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2297 reviews)
$123+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2229 reviews)
$121+
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Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1315 reviews)
$130+
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Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2862 reviews)
$95+
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Seabreeze Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1848 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.