Shoal Bay Beach
A lovely bay beach at Shoal Bay near Nelson Bay in the Newcastle region with a 4.8 rating across 59 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Shoal Bay Beach sits on Shoal Bay Road in Shoal Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle, NSW. A strong 4.8 rating from 59 reviews reflects its standing as a genuine highlight.
The appeal is a gorgeous, calm bay beach — a beautiful stretch of sheltered sand on Port Stephens, backed by the lovely Shoal Bay village and Tomaree Head, a genuine favourite for a swim, a paddle, a stroll or simply soaking up the scenery. It's a lovely coastal highlight.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim safely. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 54
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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