Best places in Shoal Bay

Discover the best places in Shoal 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 241 places in the village.

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Tomaree Head Summit walk
Hiking area
Short, steep hiking trail leading to lookout platforms with expansive bay & island views.
4.80 (976 reviews) (~1.03 km from centre)
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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) (~2.05 km from centre)
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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) (~3.93 km from centre)
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Gan Gan Lookout
Vista point
Accessible by car, this prominent viewpoint offers expansive views of Nelson Bay & beyond.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~4.15 km from centre)
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Little Beach Reserve
Park
👍👍 Magical, cozy, beautiful place. Fantastic location and great for families or big group of people. Close to restoran and easy for parking. Clear water and sensational white sands.
4.60 (882 reviews) (~2.01 km from centre)
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PRD Real Estate Port Stephens
Real estate agency
👍👍 Jay is happy to help. When we asked PRD about selling our property, Jay Grogan spoke with us about our options. Jay was very enthusiastic and helpful, providing what turned out to be an accurate understanding of the current market. Nothing was too much of a problem. Jay answered all our questions pr...
4.70 (382 reviews) (~6.27 km from centre)
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BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point
Holiday park
👍 We loved our stay here during the kids holiday. We stayed in the new treetop duplex. It was very clean and well equipped. Our only feedback would be how tight the space is between the bowling alley and the house. It was extremely difficult to get the car in and out (suv). It was frustrating when peo...
4.60 (605 reviews) (~9.82 km from centre)
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Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens
Wedding venue
😠 Only the drink was memorable from this restaurant. We are from Sydney and have been blessed with great food. Food in Nelson Bay and surrounding areas are incomparable. The dishes were bland and not authentic. The taste did not reflect the cost of the dishes. We had the nasi goreng with fried chicke...
$$ $$
4.60 (532 reviews) (~2.06 km from centre)
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One Mile Beach, Port Stephens
Beach
👍👍 Calm place with beautiful waves.
4.70 (307 reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)
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Bagnall Beach
Park
👍👍 Fantastic dog friendly beach in Corlette. The beach stretches for quiet a ways and dogs are allowed to roam free and enjoy the beach if they do choose. It’s super nice and mostly locals with their dogs here and we loved it. Will come back for sure. There is parking areas next to the beach and there...
4.60 (517 reviews) (~4.74 km from centre)
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Authentic Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant
👍👍 Simply put. Delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough. I highly recommend the green chicken curry while my partner loved their beef Thai chill with helpful servings to satisfy any hungers. This food is made with passion and it shows!. Fun and welcoming atmosphere from the time we were there to...
4.60 (470 reviews) (~1.87 km from centre)
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Bagnalls Beach Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area
Dog park
Dogs allowed
4.70 (261 reviews) (~4.78 km from centre)
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Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach
Holiday park
👍👍 Loved our stay! Park was well kept, nice spacing between sites with a turf annex area that was like having carpet outside the door. Brilliant location right on One Mile Beach, and next to gorgeous towns with great cafes and restaurants.
$89/night
4.50 (873 reviews) (~8.15 km from centre)
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The Nelson Way Café, Restaurant & Bar
Family restaurant
👍👍 Delicious meals were had at The Nelson way, not just your standard pub menu, although available we went with a few dishes with a little bit of difference, which were full of flavour. Staff were very welcoming and had great hospitality, also very kid friendly. Well priced for the area, great view of...
$$ $$
4.60 (391 reviews) (~2.86 km from centre)
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Boat Harbour North Headland
Park
👍👍 Always a joy to be in this area.
4.70 (249 reviews) (~9.67 km from centre)
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Barry Park
Nature preserve
Scenic waterfront picnic area with walking trails, native plants, picnic tables & restrooms.
4.60 (367 reviews) (~2.75 km from centre)
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Two Bobs Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 There is a reason you need to get in early for these beautifully fresh flaky pastries! They are the best in town. Totally worth the early wake up. The sourdough croissant‘s literally melt in your mouth which was a favourite and the cinnamon buns were a close second !!!! They are super fresh and warm...
4.70 (240 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Rocky surface easy to climb up and down but it will be hard for wheel. The access is not suitable for wheel chair or baby pram. Be sure to wear your climbing shoes, not flip flop. It’s amazing experience, we can see not just one but more than 10 whales that morning. Whale come passing only on wint...
4.80 (177 reviews) (~9.62 km from centre)
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Very tranquil and seems like a great conservation effort. Easy to park (and lots of shade), entry fee for adults was $18 when we went, and quite justified given the attention given to each animal. The ground are well paved and the staff and volunteers are very keen. The koalas look well cared for an...
4.50 (715 reviews) (~7.24 km from centre)
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Barry Park Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍 Very nice place to have a picnic with the boys.
4.60 (352 reviews) (~2.81 km from centre)
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