Shoal Bay

Nail the beach-to-bar lifestyle at Shoal Bay where the laid-back country club is perched right across the road from the region’s playground for dolphins (and human beach-goers, too). Port Stephens’ most-eastern town has a wonderful way of grounding you – whether through setting up camp for a lazy beach day by some of the magical blue waters or by hiking the Tomaree Head Summit and taking in some striking scenes. The town is also a short drive away from some mind-blowing sand dunes where you can quad bike, sand board and ride camels, plus spot some seriously cuddly creatures next door at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.