Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack
A much-loved ice cream shack at Tea Gardens near Nelson Bay with a 4.4 rating across 306 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack sits on Marine Drive in Tea Gardens, near Nelson Bay in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle, NSW. With 306 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it's a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a sweet treat in a lovely waterside town — an ice cream shack that's a lovely stop for something cool and indulgent, perfect on a warm day exploring the charming Tea Gardens and Port Stephens area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Flavours, ranges and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy in warm weather and holidays. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth checking the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- TuesdayToday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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