 The Aloha Villa Motel is located 1.5 km east of Nelson Bay Post Office and Central Business District. It is conveniently situated in the heart of Port Stephens. Just a 5 minute stroll to Shoal Bay Beach (Big Beach), the RSL Club and Little Beach. Three minutes by vehicle to Nelson Bay Marina, Shoal Bay Country Club Hotel and shopping village. There are eight beaches within a five minute drive from the Aloha Villa Motel. |
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Port Stephens is often referred to as the "Blue Water Paradise", and it is little wonder with its picturesque harbour and sandy beaches that stretch from Soldiers Point to it's harbour entrance. There are a dozen beaches within a five-minute drive from the Aloha Villa Motel. Harbour beaches such as Shoal Bay Beach and Little Beach are very popular with families and are safe for children. Little Beach also has the Port's best boat-ramp where you can see fishermen cleaning their catch as they arrive back from bay or sea.
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 The fishing at Broughton Island, some fourteen miles north of the Port by sea, is a must for the keen angler. Charter boats visit these fishing grounds on a regular basis at moderate fees. Other nearby beaches are Nelson Bay Beach, with its busy d'Albora Marina. Here a fleet of Dolphin Cruise vessels await you for a delightful encounter with the many resident dolphins that call the Port home. Port Stephens is acclaimed "The Dolphin Capital of Australia". In June - September Port Stephen's local charter company also offers whale cruises. The cruises provide boom nets where you can be very close to these magnificent creatures. The Marina is a must to visit. Linger over a meal at one of the marvelous cafe's or restaurants, taking in the panoramic views across the bay to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Dolphin and whale cruises can be orgainised by Aloha Villa Motel and packages can be created to suit your needs. For more information contact us or visit Moonshadow's web site.
visit Tamboi's information web site.
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There are cruises to the Myall Lakes (a wonderful extension of our Port), passing through Tea Gardens and cruises to Lemon Tree Passage where you visit Historic Tanilba House and join the Koala Walk Tour.
We have water-skiing, para-sailing, jetskiing, scuba diving, all with professional operators who go the extra yard to teach beginners. These operators will often pick you up from your motel and can organise your whole day for you.
Bush walking is popular with all ages of our visitors. And no wonder; imagine casually walking the coastal trails along the headlands from Tomaree, past Zenith Beach, Box Beach, Wreck Beach and alighting at Final Bay Beach. The sparkling ocean to the left and views over bush to Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay and beyond. The jouney need not finish there for the fit, and one can carry on to Fingal Point, Snapper Point, One Mile Beach, Boat Harbour and eventually Anna Bay.
Taking in the scenery from Gan Gan Lookout is something unforgettable. It is a 360-degree view of this amazing coastal paradise and it's free for all to savour. Most visitors have lingered for longer than they expected due to the breathtaking views in all directions from its summit.
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There are many more activites: Horse riding over bush trails and onto the beach. Camel rides on the beach. Four wheel drive tours along Stockton Beach and magnificent sand dunes (as seen on Getaway) and see the wreck of the Sygna. Visit our local Winery. Play golf at the Nelson Bay Golf Club's 27 hole course or the magnificent Horizons course. You can even practice at the day and night Driving Range who also have Put Put for the kids and the less serious.
Visit the Toboggan Hill Park, with its Fun Shed and Indoor Rock Climbing, which is next door to the Olympic Pool and its ever popular water slide. A visit to Fighter World located in the RAAF Base at Williamtown is attractive to both the young and old. See aircraft, weapons, Hornets take off and land, videos and much more.
Learn to sail or hire a yacht. There are Water Bike Hire as well as Push-Bike Hire and Sports Stores that will hire every piece of sporting, fishing, camping equipment or just about any other thing you could not fit in the car. It is all available at reasonable prices.
Oakvale Farm & Fauna World is popular with families providing pony rides, merry-go-rounds and train rides where your children can experience life on a real farm.
We have amazing Arts & Craft Centers, Markets, and the impressive Eyeneek-Youneek multi-arts complex at Bobs Farm. Nelson Bay Twin cinema runs the latest movies and the RSL, Bowling Club's, Golf Club's and the Country Club Hotel provide entertainment and restaurants until the wee hours.
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Moonshadow Cruses
Port Stephens is acclaimed "The Dophin Capital of Australia". Dolphin and whale watching cruises avaliable.more
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Tamboi Queen Cruises
Tamboi Queen Cruises offers daily dolphin watching crusies with 360 degree viewing decks. more
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- Fishing (where you can catch fish - beach, harbour and sea)
- Surfing (or just lazing on one of the many beaches)
- Waterskiing, parasailing, jetskiing
- Dolphin cruises and whale watching cruises
- Bush walking and trails along the headlands
- Visit the local winery
- Beach safari by 4WD
- Camel riding on the beach
- 3 first class golf courses
- Many fine restaurants and coffee shops
- Boat hire - and many other activities
- Or just relaxing around Aloha Villa's pool and gardens
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