Nelson Bay is the main town in Port Stephens, an area filled with remarkable natural attractions. The town is located north of Newcastle, and is a three hours' drive from Sydney. With over 100 photos from the author's collection, this personal and pictorial guide to Nelson Bay showcases the popular hits and provides a local's guide to the town. As the main tourism centre of the region, this book briefly tells you the history, its beaches and snorkelling spots, how to get to Nelson Bay (by public or private transport), the main attractions of the Bay, the noteworthy places to see and do, a month-by-month guide, and a bucket list guide. If you want to know why Nelson Bay is more than just another tourist town on the east coast of Australia; this book provides an intimate, fearless and frank guide as to why Nelson Bay is a very popular area to visit for locals and tourists alike.