Rainy Day Activities

Wet weather doesn't mean the good times are over in Port Stephens. There's lots of fun activities to do and places to visit that are well sheltered from poor weather. We've listed a few of our favourite here, otherwise you can pop into the Visitor's Centre to have a chat about more ideas.

Australian Shark and Ray Centre

686 Marsh Road, Bob's Farm. Ph: 49 822 476
Smim, snorkel, scuba and feed the sharks and rays - all indoors!

Dizzyland Event Park - Family Amusement Centre

1 Oakvale Drive Salt Ash NSW. Phone 49781244.
Indoor Activities: Dodgem cars, Mini Ferris Wheel, Mini Pirate Ship,Sml Merry-go-Round, Beetle Rides,Sml Car Rides,Sml Jumping Castle,Fantasy Car Ride,U/5s Play Area, movie room. Open weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Salamander Super Strike

270 Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay. Ph: 4981 4000
Ten Pin Bowling and Video Games

David Graham's Golf Complex

269 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay Ph: 4982 1960
Putt Putt Golf, Driving Range & a 9 hole golf course

Toboggan Hill Park

Aquatic Close, Salamander Bay. Ph: 4984 1022
Indoor rock climbing, Remote control Cars and Boats, Video Games, Putt Putt Golf, Plaster Painting and more. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in Winter.

Dolphin Watch & Whale Watch Cruises

Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 4980 6900
Port Stephens has approx. 160 resident Dolphins. Whale watching season is from mid May to mid October.

Fighter World

RAAF Base, Williamtown. Ph: 4965 1810
Museum of military aircraft and memorabilia. Cafe & observation deck

HADES Day Tours

Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre for more information. Ph: 4980 6900
Day tours to Barrington Tops, Hunter Valley Vineyards, Morpeth/East Maitland & Port Stephens. Catering to individuals, couples and groups.

Tanilba House Museum & Tea Room

32 Caswell Crescent, Tanilba Bay. Ph: 4982 4866
Open Wed & Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Public Holidays. Built in 1831 by Lt William Caswell. Devonshire Teas & light lunches available.

Tomago House

Tomago Road, Tomago. Ph: 4964 8123
Open Sun. 10.30am - 3.30pm. Built in the 1840’s for Sydney barrister Richard Windeyer.

Inner Lighthouse Cottage Museum & Tea Rooms

5A Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay. Ph: 4984 2505
Open 7 days from 10am. Breathtaking views of Port Stephens. Meals. BYO. Disabled access. Heritage Museum, Coastal Patrol Radio Base and Gift Shop.

Murray's Brewery & Port Stephens Winery

69 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm. Ph: 4982 6411
Open 7 days from 10am. Winery cellar door, boutique wine centre and cafe. Beer and wine tasting.

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay. Ph: 4981 3604
Open 7 days 10am to 4pm.Displays of paintings, pottery, woodwork, patchwork and more.