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==Port Stephens, New South Wales==
==Port Stephens, New South Wales==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Stephens 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]]
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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====
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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.
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.
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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==Local Weather==
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==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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==Berthing Options==
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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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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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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.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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* Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4981 1492.
* Little Beach Marina, 4 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4981 1492.
* [http://dalboramarinas.com.au/Our-Marinas/Nelson-Bay.aspx d'Albora Marinas], Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4984 1333.
* [http://dalboramarinas.com.au/Our-Marinas/Nelson-Bay.aspx d'Albora Marinas], Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, ph (02) 4984 1333.
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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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.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Stephens Port Stephens] on Wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Stephens Port Stephens] on Wikipedia
* [http://www.portstephens.org.au/ Port Stephens] tourist information web site.
* [http://www.portstephens.org.au/ Port Stephens] tourist information web site.
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Port Stephens, New South Wales

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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

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.

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

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

Approach and Navigation

Details?

Berthing Options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

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

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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