New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
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Nelson Bay is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 6,096, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Nelson Bay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nelson Bay to your route.
Nelson Bay is a significant township of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on a bay of the same name on the southern shore of Port Stephens about 60 kilometres (37 mi) by road north-east of Newcastle, its nearest rail link. At the 2021 census,Read more
Nelson Bay had a population of 6,141.
It is a major tourism centre, particularly for dolphin and whale watching, surfing, diving, fishing and other recreational aquatic activities. The eastern boundaries of Nelson Bay lie within the Tomaree National Park while the southeastern section is almost entirely within the park. Nelson Head Light, an unusual lighthouse built in 1875, is positioned on the northeast corner.
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Nelson Bay is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -32.7204 latitude, 152.1440 longitude.
Nelson Bay has a population of approximately 6,096 people, making it a town in Australia.
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