Many visitors that decide to holiday at Port Stephens come to enjoy the peacefulness and tranquillity that this delightful seaside town offers everyday of the year. It is the perfect place to unwind and relax as you soak up the sun and realise in the atmosphere that is Port Stephens. But for some people that come to Port Stephens they are generally looking for something a little more adventurous, a little outgoing and something to get the heart pumping a bit.... Well you can do just that at Port Stephens as well. You can go blue water sea kayaking that is suitable for everyone, even if you haven’t done it before.
Travel around the exciting sea, taking in the marine life and cruising along the coastline with your guide. Or you can take the whole family to the Toboggan Hill Park where you can try your hand at riding down the run where you hurtle down a 700m metal chute on a one man sled. There is also Sandboarding at Stockton Beach, or you can take a hovercraft adventure ride, reaching speeds of up to 120kph as you scream your lungs out with pure excitement.
Port Stephens in NSW caters to almost every facet of sport including tennis, golf, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, skiing and sailing.For anyone looking for some activities that are land based, then why not check out the two surrounding National Park areas, Tomaree National Park and Myall Lakes National Park, where you can do a number of fantastic walks, ranging from easy to hard, all taking in the complete beauty and sheer awe-inspiring magic of the lush national parks that are teeming with birdlife and wildlife, making it a nature lovers paradise. There are great beaches that offer year round perfect surfing conditions, to beaches that are great for the kids to play at the water edge, without any risk of strong rips and big waves.
So as you can probably imagine, Port Stephens is a very popular destination for Sydneysiders wanting to escape the rat race for a little while. So come and experience the pleasure that is Port Stephens, relax, unwind and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul, and see why so many people come to this gorgeous seaside region and never want to leave.