Getting Here
Self Drive...
Port Stephens is a 2½ hour drive north of Sydney along the M1 Motorway. At the end of the M1, turn right at the roundabout, following the sign ‘Hexham & Pacific Highway’ (BP service station and Hungry Jacks will be on your next left). The road will veer to the right and merge with the New England Highway after which you should merge to the left lane taking the sign ‘Taree & Pacific Highway’, which will direct you over the Hexham Bridge.
Look for the sign ‘Next Exit Richardson Road - Raymond Terrace/Nelson Bay’ to get to Lemon Tree Passage, Soldiers Point, Nelson Bay, Corlette, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, One Mile Beach or Anna Bay. You continue along Richardson Road, following the Nelson Bay signs, until you reach a roundabout. Then... follow the signs to the destination of your choice!
For visitors heading for Karuah, continue along the Pacific Highway following the signs that lead to the Karuah turn-off.
Air...
Newcastle Airport hosts direct flights to and from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Ballina/Byron, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, Lord Howe Island, Port Macquarie, Cairns (seasonal) and Dubbo. International seasonal flights operate to and from Auckland.
For more information on Newcastle Airport call 02 4928 9800 or visit www.newcastleairport.com.au
Rail...
NSW TrainLink provides services in and out of Newcastle from all over New South Wales.
To find out more and to book, visit www.transportnsw.info/regional
Coach...
Port Stephens Coaches depart daily from Sydney via Chatswood, Pymble, Hornsby and Raymond Terrace to Port Stephens (including Soldiers Point, Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay).
Phone 1800 045 949 or visit pscoaches.com.au
Transfers...
Newcastle Airport Information Services is your one-stop-shop for transfers. Book a door to door transfer to meet any flight in or out of Newcastle.
Phone 02 4928 9822 or visit newcastleairport.com.au
Port Stephens Coaches provide a pick up from Hamilton Railway Station and Newcastle Airport to Port Stephens on a regular basis.
Phone 1800 045 949 or visit pscoaches.com.au
Shoal Bay Shuttle Services. Bookings required. Phone 0439 155 845 or visit shoalbayshuttleservice.com.au
Newcastle Shuttle Services. Bookings required. Phone 0414 945 660 or visit newcastleshuttleservices.com.au
Taxis...
If you need to catch a taxi from Newcastle Airport, you will find the Taxi rank conveniently located adjacent to the departures end of the terminal. To book your taxi simply call 133 300.
Please note: there is a $3 plus GST airport levy added to all fares leaving Newcastle Airport.
Car Hire
Port Stephens Toyota has partnered with KINTO. With KINTO, you can access a range of Toyota vehicles from an hour, a week, a month, up to a year – all through the digital self-service app on your smartphone. KINTO has a range of Toyota vehicles to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for an SUV for your next road trip, a van for moving furniture, a 7 seater to fit the whole family, or a hatchback for running errands, KINTO has the car for you. For more information, visit https://www.kinto.com.au/