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Nelson Bay Camping: NSW

Book your beach holidays on the NSW coast and go camping in Nelson Bay!

About 60 km north of Newcastle, Nelson Bay, NSW is an important port on the shoreline of the Port Stephens area. Nelson Bay is a popular coastal resort town with protected beaches and an excellent location for whale watching out on the Tasman Sea. It’s the perfect holiday destination and weekend break for those looking for a few days of outdoor adventure. There is a long list of the best beaches in New South Wales, but Nelson Bay is definitely one of our favorite NSW beaches. It’s a destination perfect for summer holidays and beach camping or a cozy winter getaway, with plenty of things to see and do. Take the ferry across to Tea Gardens and see the pods of dolphins swimming; book tickets on a whale-watching cruise to see humpbacks in the Tasman Sea, walk along the beach from Nelson Head to Corlette, tackle the sand dunes at Anna Bay by 4WD or horseback. From dolphin watching to sunset cruises, groups of all types are sure to find the perfect beach holidays here. Book your NSW camping trip with Glamping Hub and discover one of the best places to visit in NSW.

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Check out one of the best beaches in New South Wales for camping. NSW beaches like Nelson Bay are perfect for summer holidays and beach camping.

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Things to do in Nelson Bay & camping in NSW

Whether you join a dolphin-watching tour or pack a picnic to bring to Bagnalls Beach, go whale watching or climb to Gan Gan Hill Lookout, you’re sure to have an amazing time when you book your Nelson Bay camping trip with Glamping Hub. For example, pods of dolphins live in the waters of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park right here on the coast. Between September and May you can swim with wild dolphins with Dolphin Swim Australia, while dolphin-watching cruises leave from Nelson Bay all year long. Humpback whales migrate along the NSW coast past Nelson Bay between May and November. If you visit during these months, make sure to book a whale-watching tour to get a peek at these gentle giants. There are also plenty of shops where you can rent bicycles and cycle the waterfront, or hike the trails of nearby Tomaree National Park. Find somewhere to go camping in Nelson Bay, New South Wales and you’ll have access to all this and more. When it comes to places to go camping in NSW, there’s an endless supply; however NSW accommodation for camping in Nelson Bay is quickly rising to the top of our lists. Book Nelson Bay accommodation for your next NSW camping trip and see for yourself! When it comes to camping, NSW coastal destinations like Nelson Bay are always a great choice. Do a quick search here and find your accommodation in NSW for camping. Nelson Bay awaits!

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