Best places in Nelson Bay, Australia to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Best places in Nelson Bay

Discover the best places in Nelson Bay, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.4K places in the city.

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Within Nelson Bay

Newcastle Memorial Walk

Scenic spot

Scenic, commemorative pathway featuring cliffside ocean views & artwork dedicated to WWI soldiers.

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~41.8 km from centre)

Tomaree Head Summit walk

Hiking area

Short, steep hiking trail leading to lookout platforms with expansive bay & island views.

4.80 (976 reviews) (~3.66 km from centre)

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Historical landmark

Elegant 1875 lighthouse with external stairs leading up to a lookout popular for whale watching.

4.80 (794 reviews) (~48.43 km from centre)

Coal & Cedar

Bar

Classic & inventive cocktails pair with gourmet share plates in a retro-chic bar with warm decor.

$$ $$

4.80 (531 reviews) (~41.42 km from centre)

Little Beach Boathouse

Restaurant

Upscale seafood-focused menu offered in a white dining room with polished wood floors and bay views.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)

Tomaree National Park

National park

Located on the traditional land of the Worimi People, this coastal park has many volcanic features.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~3.15 km from centre)

The Poyer's

Restaurant

👍👍 Certainly deserves the high rating and reservation is essential. Service staff are attentive and polite. Food is well presented and tastes just as good. Tables are spaced far apart so you get privacy. Awesome waterfront views and fresh breeze from the sea as we dined. Ask for the daily specials. Kin...

$$ $$

4.80 (510 reviews) (~9.78 km from centre)

Sultan Fatih Mosque

Mosque

👍👍 Mashaalah, what a place for worshipping the mighty allah in Newcastle. I love this mosque nice, clean, great people quiet come in you can pray 5 times great mosque keep the good work Mashaalah

5.00 (218 reviews) (~42.65 km from centre)

Merewether Ocean Baths

Outdoor swimming pool

Open-air swimming facility overlooking the sea with showers, lap lanes & a winter swim club.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~44.38 km from centre)

MINXxx Sensual Erotic Boutique

Toy store

5.00 (217 reviews) (~49.67 km from centre)

The Shark, Ray & All Creatures Rescue

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Had an amazing experience here!! The staff were all super friendly and helpful, especially Jason! There were lots of different rescue animals at this center not just sharks and rays. I got to hold and feed all different kinds of animals like stick insects, blue tongue lizards, snakes and freshwater...

4.70 (839 reviews) (~14.66 km from centre)

Strzelecki Lookout

Scenic spot

😐 Hang gliders takeoff from Strzelecki scenic lookout and fly along the coastal cliff. It’s exciting to watch, however the sheer drop is not for the faint hearted. There are limited parking spaces and disability parking. It’s the entry point for the memorial walk. The view is spectacular but hold on t...

4.80 (407 reviews) (~41.79 km from centre)

BIG4 River Myall Holiday Resort

Holiday park

👍👍 A well maintained park, they have made the most out of the land they have with a little boardwalk along a section of the river,pool,putt putt, theatre room, jumping pillow,pool tables, kids park. A camp kitchen with huge verandah to enjoy a afternoon drink while the sun goes down.And a petting zoo w...

4.80 (389 reviews) (~35.05 km from centre)

Merewether Beach

Beach

Surf clubs & contests along a busy shoreline with a boardwalk, rock pools & popular ocean baths.

4.70 (679 reviews) (~43.83 km from centre)

Autumn Rooms - Darby Street

Cafe

👍👍 We loved the food. The French toast was perfect, it had the right amount of sweetness and texture. The boys raved about their eggs Benny. That hollandaise sauce was on point. We had 2 coffees each person. Coffee was velvety.

$$ $$

4.70 (676 reviews) (~41.88 km from centre)

Newcastle Breakwater

Scenic spot

👍👍 A very pretty place. A long walk but very popular and well worth it.

4.70 (658 reviews) (~38.43 km from centre)

Bogey Hole

Public swimming pool

👍👍 Stunning rock pool touched by some wild waves!

4.70 (648 reviews) (~41.35 km from centre)

Light Years - Newcastle

Restaurant

👍 Whilst in Newcastle, I went to LY twice in the same week. Overall, it is an electric venue decked out with funky decor and a cool place to catch up with friends for dinner. Service is fantastic and we enjoyed the mains but I’d skip the dumplings in the future. When booking, try to avoid getting a ta...

4.70 (646 reviews) (~41.37 km from centre)

Lizotte's Restaurant

Restaurant

Buzzing theatre venue & bistro presenting national & international music acts, plus a global menu.

$$ $$

4.70 (634 reviews) (~45.86 km from centre)

Urth Fitness

Gym

😠 Where is the humanity these days. I'm 8 months pregnant I kindly ask to use their bathroom as the hilltop plaza bathroom are currently closed. I explained that I've been across the road and I'm seeking bathroom elsewhere before coming to planet fitness which I had advised them, but being 8 months p...

4.80 (347 reviews) (~49.65 km from centre)

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Best places in Nelson Bay, Australia