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Nelson Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nelson Bay

With a population of 6,096, Nelson Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nelson Bay has to offer.

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When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nelson Bay

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 37h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 37h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (438 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £258 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay

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Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay £0.80 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.49 and £12.65.

Expect to pay £0.80 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.49 and £12.65.

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