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  Port Stephens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Stephens is a large coastal inlet, located about 190 kilometers north of Sydney.
Stephens was a personal friend of Cook and had recommended him for command of the voyage.
Port Stephens Council is the local government area, based in Raymond Terrace.
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 Walkabout - Port Stephens
Port Stephens is a large natural harbour which spans the 24 km between the mouth of the Karuah River to the Pacific Ocean.
Port Stephens was sighted in May 1770 by Captain Cook who named it after Philip Stephens, secretary of the Admiralty.
Governor King ordered a survey of the Port by William Paterson in 1801 and it was personally inspected by Governor Macquarie in 1812 who found the port 'good, safe, and capacious' but abandoned his plans as there were too many shoals and the land was considered too barren to support a colony.
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 Bellingham's Sister City: Port Stephens, Australia
Port Stephens is called the "Blue Water Wonderland" because of the beauty of its marine surroundings.
The Port Stephens-Bellingham Sister City relationship dates back to 1978 as a result of business ties between the Intalco Aluminum refinery and an aluminum company in Port Stephenshire.
The Pacific Rim Yachting Challenge has been held in Port Stephens twice, in 1990 and in 2000, and Port Stephens has been a big supporter of this biannual event.
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 Port Stephens Pearls (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Australian company Port Stephens Pearl s has won their case in the NSW Land and Environment Court to have 3 leases approved for growing the native Akoya pearl in Port Stephens.
Port Stephens Pearls has developed the technology, in collaboration with NSW Department of Primary Industries, to successfully produce high quality Akoya pearls as a first in Australia.
The project has the potential to make a positive contribution to the long term sustainability of Port Stephens, taking into consideration its cumulative interactions with the ecological values of the waterway, the social and cultural values of the community and the drivers of economic growth in the area.
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 Port Stephens Vacation, Nelson Bay Holiday Destination NSW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay is ideally situated overlooking the township of Nelson Bay and the beautiful Port Stephens area.
The Port Stephens Marina Resort is a boutique hotel with 44 rooms perfectly positioned in the heart of Nelson Bay, overlooking sparkling blue waters.
Port Stephens Winery is not your average cellar door, the multi-tourism award winning winery has been developed into a Boutique Wine Centre showcasing some of Australia's best small independently owned wineries.
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 PORT STEPHENS, WHALE WATCHING PORT STEPHENS, DOLPHIN WATCHING PORT STEPHENS
Port Stephens is a beautiful Port only two and a half hours drive north of Sydney.
Port Stephens is home to around 165 bottlenose dolphins, which live in the Port itself.
Port Stephens is home to a wide range of restaurants, with the local speciality being fresh seafood.
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 Port Stephens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Just north of Newcastle, the wide bay of Port Stephens, which extends inland for some 25km, offers calm waters and numerous coves ideal for swimming, water sports and fishing, while the ocean side has good surf and wide, sandy beaches.
Port Stephens is actually the collective name for the main township of NELSON BAY, perched at the tip of the southern arm of the bay, together with the quieter settlements of Shoal Bay, Soldiers Point, Fingal Bay, Boat Harbour and Anna Bay.
Port Stephens, Forster–Tuncurry and Myall Lakes National Park are not the easiest places to reach on public transport.
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 Port Stephens Winery and Boutique Wine Centre, situated in the beautiful Port Stephens region, 2 hours north of Sydney, ...
Port Stephens Winery and Boutique Wine Centre, situated in the beautiful Port Stephens region, 2 hours north of Sydney, NSW Australia featuring the wine varieties chardonnay, cabernet merlot, tomaree white and red, champagne, shiraz, tawny port and muscat
Opened in 1993, the Port Stephens Winery has gained a reputation as a quality destination for families and visitors of all ages.
First planted in 1984, the Port Stephens Winery is one of Australia's most unique wineries.
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 Port Stephens : Introduction | Frommers.com
Port Stephens, just 2 1/2 hours north of Sydney, should be at the top of any New South Wales itinerary.
The sheltered Port Stephens bay is more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour, and is as clean as a newly poured bath.
Port Stephens is also a fabulous place to watch whales during their migration to the breeding grounds farther north (roughly from June to mid-Nov -- though they are less frequently seen in Aug).
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 Port Stephens Hotels - Rates To Go
The Wentworth Landmark Resort is ideally situated, overlooking the picturesque Port Stephens area.
Shoal Bay Resort & Spa Port Stephens is the perfect retreat for all types of travellers or holidaymakers, successfully blending charm and warmth with sophistication and hospitality.
Set on the pristine sands of Shoal Bay at Port Stephens, near world-renowned Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay Resort and Spa is over two hours drive north of Sydney.
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 Port Stephens Real Estate - Property for sale/rent by PRDnationwide Port Stephens
Welcome to PRDnationwide Port Stephens - we take pride in the results we achieve for our clients and are the dominant force in Port Stephens real estate.
Also, if you are planning a holiday in the Port Stephens area have a look at our holiday rentals page to browse available accommodation and price rates.
For more information on our area, please visit our research section for statistics on Port Stephens where you can find demographics, sales statistics and house and unit sales cycles.
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 PORT STEPHENS, DOLPHIN WATCHING, WHALE WATCHING, DOLPHIN CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA, DOLPHIN SPOTTING, WHALE SPOTTING, PORT ...
As well as the marvellous views and a host of wildlife around Port Stephens there are also plenty of activities to keep you occupied.
There are a number of fishing charters around Port Stephens that take you dolphin and whale watching, deep sea fishing, and to the various places and islands around the port.
There are also plenty of restaurants in Port Stephens offering a wide selection of cuisine's.
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 Nelson Bay,Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Nelson Bay is situated in the Port Stephens region which is around two to three hours drive north of Sydney.
Port Stephens is a popular tourist destination for Sydneysliders so it is well catered for with hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Port Stephens is around an hours drive due east of The Hunter Valley and so is ideally located to explore the award winning wine region.
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 Port Stephens,Nelsons Bay,New South Wales, Australia. Link to Interactive New South Wales and Australia ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Port Stephens is around three hours north of Sydney, via the Pacific Highway, and about 90 minutes east of The Hunter Valley.
Unsurprisingly, this area is known as the Dolphin capital of Australia and between 150 and 200 bottlenose dolphins live in the water off Nelson Bay and Port Stephens.
Port Stephens is sufficiently far eastward for migrating Humpback, Minke and Killer Whales to be seen off the coast - usually between May to July and then again from September to November.
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 Port Stephens Accommodation | Port Stephens Hotels (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Beautiful Port Stephens Accommodation, the ideal way relax, so we have taken all the hard work out of it for you by providing a website that can provide you with your perfect holiday getaway.
Port Stephens Accommodation including resorts are indeed the perfect way to enjoy your Holiday using Aussie Wide Holidays.
The getaway idea is travelling throughout the world and enjoying the many styles of Port Stephens Accommodation, this beautiful region will make your holiday seem like a never ending long weekend.
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 Port Stephens Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Port Stephens Holiday Accommodation in beautiful Soldiers Point.
The cottage is very private and secure and is a stone's throw from local Port Stephens attractions such as,Sunset Beach, Wanda Beach, Soldiers Point Yacht Club, Dalbora Marina with 1st class restaurant and bistro, and the local internet cafe.
Watch dolphins playfully swim in the beautiful blue waters of Port Stephens.
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 Port Stephens Hotels. Port Stephens Accommodation Hotel in Australia Discounts.
The Oaks Boathouse Tea Gardens Port Stephens is located on the waterfront in beautiful Tea Gardens at the mouth of the Myall Lakes.
Shoal Bay Resort and Spa Port Stephens is a stunning new beachfront which is a four and a half star resort and it was opened on 1 December 2002.
Shoal Bay Resort and Spa Port Stephens offers a large range of beachfront serviced suites, apartments and villas.
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 Port Stephens Nelson Bay Accommodation Real Estate
From July to September, Port Stephens plays host to one of nature's truly magnificent spectacles - the sight of huge humpback whales on their annual migratory journey up the coast to warmer waters to breed, and then the return journey to Antarctica.
Port Stephens, the 'Dolphin Capital of Australia' is home to around 140 bottlenose dolphins.
This area of Port Stephens is fast becoming one of the hottest tourist attractions and hottest beach fishing area this side of Sydney.
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 Port Stephens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Port Stephens Coaches depart daily (except Christmas Day) from Eddy Avenue, Central Station in Sydney at 2pm and return daily from Port Stephens (to Sydney) at 9am.
To travel around Port Stephens by public transport, there is the Bay Explorer Bus.
Set on the pristine white sands of Shoal Bay in Port Stephens, just over 2 hours drive north of Sydney, the Resort is the redevelopment of the renowned Shoal Bay Country Club Hotel.
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 Salamander Shores - Port Stephens and Nelson Bay Accommodation (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Port Stephens is renowned for its diverse range of tours and activities available on or off the water.
On the water there are many cruising and tour options to take advantage of the year round dolphin watching and the seasonal migration of the humpback whales.
For the International traveller, Port Stephens is a must see destination in any Pacific Coast Touring Route intinerary.
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 Port Stephens
Port Stephens is located just over 200 kilometres (a 2.5 hour drive) north of Sydney and 50 kilometres (45 minutes drive) north of Newcastle.
Port Stephens has remained relatively unspoilt, avoiding the high-rise rush adopted by other areas along the NSW coast.
On the south side are Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Anna Bay, Fingal Bay, Corlette, Salamander Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Soldiers Point, while on the north is Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, and at the western end of the harbour is Karuah.
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 Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel - Port Stephens - Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
We spent the weekend in Port Stephens and decided to have dinner on Saturday 19th August 2006.At Peppers Anchorage.We booked for 7.30pm.The restaurant was not overly busy the service was very poor and...
Peppers Anchorage – Port Stephens.The hotel is tucked away within a serene tranquil bay, positioned overlooking the water and the marina, with a petite bay beach within easy walking distance.
It’s built overlooking a small marina or ‘anchorage’ at one edge of the settlement of Port Stephens,...
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 Port Stephens Parasailing - Fly the ultimate high - Fly the ultimate high with Port Stephens Parasailing. Enjoy ...
Port Stephens Parasailing - Fly the ultimate high - Fly the ultimate high with Port Stephens Parasailing.
Port Stephens Parasailing provides the most awe-inspiring view of the marine wonderland below,
No experience is necessary all that is required is to relax and enjoy the view.
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 Nelson Bay Accommodation - Port Stephens Accommodation - Holiday Letting NSW Australia
You are in the right place, for the best accommodation in PORT STEPHENS area.
Port Stephens has about eighty resident bottlenose dolphins."
Also, Port Stephens is ideally located to explore the magic of the surrounding regions:
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 LOCATION, DAWSON SCENIC TOURS, PORT STEPHENS, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
VIEW LINKS TO If you are travelling by car to Dawson Scenic Tours the three major roads leading from the south, west and north all cross around Hexham, where you join a different road which takes you onto Nelson Bay, Port Stephens.
Port Stephens Coaches run daily transport to and from Sydney stopping close to Dawson Scenic Tours.
From Newcastle you will have to take one of the Port Stephens Coaches travelling to Nelson Bay and Soldiers Point via Anna Bay.
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 Port Stephens accommodation NSW: Holiday Rental Properties
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The information displayed about holiday properties in the Port Stephens NSW has been provided by outside parties and is included on this website in good faith.
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 Dolphin & Whale Watching Tours Port Stephens Imagine Cruises Nelson Bay NSW Australia
Imagine Cruises, sailing out of Nelson Bay on Port Stephens, is an ecotourism leader committed to the preservation of dolphins and whales and the Australian marine environment.
Sail across the sparkling blue waters of Port Stephens on a 16 metre ocean sailing super cat.
Enjoy an exciting Port Stephens ecotourism getaway adventure 2 and 1/2 hrs north of Sydney NSW east coast Australia.
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 WHALE WATCHING, DOLPHIN SPOTTING, NELSON BAY, PORT STEPHENS, MOONSHADOW CRUISES (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Moonshadow Cruises Pty Ltd is an owner operated business that has been based in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, since 1981.
We have three vessels that operate from Port Stephens and Newcastle to cater for our client’s needs, with a range of cruises to suit.
Moonshadow Cruises offer the largest and most luxurious vessels in Port Stephens and Newcastle to ensure a memorable and comfortable cruise.
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 Marinas - Port Stephens
Welcome to Marinas at Port Stephens, here we showcase the world class marinas located around the "Blue Water Wonderland" known as Port Stephens.
Soldiers Point Marina provides the perfect hub for exploring the magnificent waterways and hinterland of Port Stephens.
Soldiers Point Marina is one of the most modern, customer-focused marinas in operation in Australia, designed and built for the comfort, pleasure and security of boat owners, their families and friends.
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 PORT STEPHENS BED AND BREAKFASTS, KOOKABURRA LODGE, GUEST HOUSE, BED AND BREAKFAST, SELF CONTAINED, UNITS, NELSON BAY, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
PORT STEPHENS BED AND BREAKFASTS, KOOKABURRA LODGE, GUEST HOUSE, BED AND BREAKFAST, SELF CONTAINED, UNITS, NELSON BAY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Magnificent views overlooking Port Stephens can be appreciated from our large open veranda.
Boating, golf, surfing, tennis, kayaking, horse riding, diving and fishing are all available within a 10 minute drive.
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