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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
| - | Port Stephens is a popular cruising ground located approximately 23nm north of [[Newcastle]], [[New South Wales]] | + | Port Stephens is a popular cruising ground located approximately 23nm north of [[Newcastle]], [[New South Wales]]. Port Stephens is not a Port of Entry into Australia, the nearest Port of Entry being [[Newcastle]] to the south. |
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
| - | + | Port Stephens encompasses the towns of Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point, Lemon Tree Passage, and Tanilba Bay, all on the southern shores, as well as Hawks Nest on the northern shore and extending to the surf beach. | |
| - | + | Cruising sailors used to the depths of [[Sydney]] Harbour, from where Port Stephens can be reached in a 24 hour sail or thereabouts, can easily become complacent about the depths in Port Stephens -- although Port Stephens is in fact larger than Sydney Harbour many parts of it are quite shallow. Keep a good look out, and pay detailed attention to leading marks, charts, and depth soundings. | |
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==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| - | + | The three islands directly offshore of the Port Stephens entrance, being '''Cabbage Tree Island''', ''Boondelbah Island''', and '''LIttle Island''' are all nature reserves and cannot be visited without a permit. None of the islands provide a suitable anchorage although there is some small amount of shelter in the inlet to on the south side of Boondelbah Island. | |
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| + | Cabbage Tree Island is the rounding mark for an annual race from [[Sydney]]. | ||
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| + | Further north west of the entrance (about 8 nm) there are the Broughton Islands. Avoid going between the islands and the mainland because there are several unmarked rocks and the passage can funnel tidal flows. It is possible to visit Broughton Island by anchoring to the north east off the beach there. There is also a deep inlet to the south of Broughton Island where there are also some moorings and fishermen's huts, but it can be hazardous getting in or out (or loitering inside) if the weather turns southerly. | ||
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
| - | * | + | * Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4981 1492. |
| + | * d'Albora Marinas, Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4984 1333. | ||
| + | * Anchorage Marina Port Stephens, Corlette Point Road, Corlette, ph (02) 4981 1388. | ||
| + | * Soldiers Point Marina, Sunset Boulevarde, Soldiers Point, ph (02) 4982 7445. | ||
| + | * Lemon Tree Passage Marina, 44 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage, ph (02) 4982 5522. | ||
| + | * Cove Marine Pty Ltd, 60 Frederick Drive, Oyster Cove, southwestern Big Swan Bay, ph (02) 4982 4832. | ||
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Revision as of 09:23, 8 September 2013
Port Stephens, New South Wales
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Overview
Port Stephens is a popular cruising ground located approximately 23nm north of Newcastle, New South Wales. Port Stephens is not a Port of Entry into Australia, the nearest Port of Entry being Newcastle to the south.
Cruising the region
Port Stephens encompasses the towns of Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point, Lemon Tree Passage, and Tanilba Bay, all on the southern shores, as well as Hawks Nest on the northern shore and extending to the surf beach.
Cruising sailors used to the depths of Sydney Harbour, from where Port Stephens can be reached in a 24 hour sail or thereabouts, can easily become complacent about the depths in Port Stephens -- although Port Stephens is in fact larger than Sydney Harbour many parts of it are quite shallow. Keep a good look out, and pay detailed attention to leading marks, charts, and depth soundings.
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- Chart AUS 809 - Port Jackson to Port Stephens
- Chart AUS 209 - Port Stephens
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Details?
Offshore Islands and Groups
The three islands directly offshore of the Port Stephens entrance, being Cabbage Tree Island', Boondelbah Island, and LIttle Island are all nature reserves and cannot be visited without a permit. None of the islands provide a suitable anchorage although there is some small amount of shelter in the inlet to on the south side of Boondelbah Island.
Cabbage Tree Island is the rounding mark for an annual race from Sydney.
Further north west of the entrance (about 8 nm) there are the Broughton Islands. Avoid going between the islands and the mainland because there are several unmarked rocks and the passage can funnel tidal flows. It is possible to visit Broughton Island by anchoring to the north east off the beach there. There is also a deep inlet to the south of Broughton Island where there are also some moorings and fishermen's huts, but it can be hazardous getting in or out (or loitering inside) if the weather turns southerly.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4981 1492.
- d'Albora Marinas, Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4984 1333.
- Anchorage Marina Port Stephens, Corlette Point Road, Corlette, ph (02) 4981 1388.
- Soldiers Point Marina, Sunset Boulevarde, Soldiers Point, ph (02) 4982 7445.
- Lemon Tree Passage Marina, 44 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage, ph (02) 4982 5522.
- Cove Marine Pty Ltd, 60 Frederick Drive, Oyster Cove, southwestern Big Swan Bay, ph (02) 4982 4832.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
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References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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