Population 5,396 (2011 census) Time zone AEST (UTC+10) Postal code 2315 | Postcode(s) 2315 Area 15.6 km² | |
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Location 207 km (129 mi) NNE of Sydney60 km (37 mi) NE of Newcastle45 km (28 mi) ENE of Raymond Terrace Weather 19°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 97% Humidity Points of interest Nelson Head Light, Tomaree National Park, Stockton Beach, Toboggan Hill Park, Fly Point Park | ||
Nelson bay new south wales
Nelson Bay is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on a bay of the same name on the southern shore of Port Stephens about 60 kilometres (37 mi) by road north-east of Newcastle, its nearest rail link. At the 2011 census, Nelson Bay had a population of 5,396. It is a major tourism centre, particularly for dolphin and whale watching, surfing, diving, fishing and other recreational aquatic activities.
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- Nelson bay new south wales
- Map of Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Australia
- Nelson bay new south wales australia
- Early settlers
- Transport
- References
Map of Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
The eastern boundaries of Nelson Bay lie within the Tomaree National Park while the southeastern section is almost entirely within the park.
Nelson Head Light, an unusual lighthouse built in 1875, is positioned on the northeast corner.
Nelson bay new south wales australia
Early settlers
Early settlers included the Dalton family, the patriarch being Captain John Dalton who sailed his ship SS Kingsley to Sydney with fresh marine produce from Port Stephens. He built a house "Westward Ho" in 1882 on the hill overlooking the modern town, on 16 ha (40 acres). He donated land from his holding for the Methodist Church, and for a school.
Transport
Port Stephens Coaches operate local services to Newcastle, Raymond Terrace and Soldiers Point as well as an express service to Sydney.