Port Stephens is home to some of the best beaches in the state, from the calm ocean waters in the bay to the surf along the Stockton Sand Dunes, and let's not forget for those who are old enough to remember the 2006 Tourism Australia commercial featuring Lara Bingle asking "So where the bloody hell are you?" at the stunning crescent shaped Fingal Beach.
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Seven of the best beaches in Port Stephens that you need to visit
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay Seaside
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Best beaches near Shoalhaven's Sussex Inlet
The NSW South Coast is home to some of the best beaches in the State, if not the country. From the world renowned white sand beaches of Jervis Bay, to Mollymook's famous surf breaks and everything in-between, there is bound to be a beach close at hand that is just right for you when holidaying in Sussex Inlet.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet Haven
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The best nature walks in and around the Bellingen Shire
The Bellingen Shire is renowned for its incredible natural environment and the diversity of landscapes. From the heritage Gondwana rainforest of the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, lush valleys of sub-tropical vegetation and dairy farming paddocks surrounding Bellingen, to the long white stretches of sand and surf along the coastline near Urunga, the scenery continues to capture hearts and has people wanting to return over and over for more.
Topics: Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga Riverside
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The Best Bushwalks in Port Stephens
Port Stephens is one the most special places in the country, with the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, a thriving and diverse marine environment of the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park that stretches north from Birubi Beach to Forster and is home to various species of dolphins, turtles, fish, and seabirds, and mountains that look like they belong on a tropical island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean rather than the mainland.
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay Adventure Tourism Things to do Seaside
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Riverside announced as NSW Tourism Awards Finalist 2021
Riverside Holiday Resort is ecstatic to yet again become a finalist of the NSW Tourism Awards for our contribution in the two categories of "Self Contained Accommodation" and "Excellence in Accessible Tourism".
Topics: Riverside
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Our guide to Shoalhaven's Top 5 Walks
Not only does Shoalhaven encompass the world-famous Jervis Bay with its pristine white sand beaches and rich and diverse marine life including many that are endemic to the area, but it is also home to ten National Parks, and as a consequence, it is no surprise that the region is a fantastic spot for avid bushwalkers as well as those just looking for a leisurely stroll in nature.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet Things to do Haven
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Discount Weekender and Short-Term Accommodation on the NSW Coast
The one thing the pandemic has taught us, is how amazing discovering your own backyard can be! All those places close by that we have possibly shrugged off for not being exotic or far away enough, well they have turned out to be pretty amazing, especially when even travelling interstate, or to our closest cities, comes with so much uncertainty.
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Our Guide To Eating Out In Urunga & Bellingen - Coffee Fix to Evening Feast
Knowing where to get the best coffee in town, or the best place to grab a bite when on holidays, often requires a bit of trial and error without the help of a savvy local, so we thought we would put together a little guide of some of our favourite spots in Urunga and nearby Bellingen to help you pick what is best for you!
Topics: Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga
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The Port Stephens Multisport Festival - 18-19 September 2021
The Port Stephens Multisport Festival is set to return to stunning Fingal Bay on the weekend of the 18-19th September 2021 with the TreX Port Stephens, Trail Run Australia Tomaree and Dirt Master Challenge after having been postponed last year due to Covid.
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay Seaside
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The Sussex Inlet Viking Festival - 12th-13th June Long Weekend
The town of Sussex Inlet in the Shoalhaven Region of NSW is set to come to life this coming long-weekend with the inaugural Scandinavian & Viking Festival, a family friendly two-day event with a range of activities and entertainment to be enjoyed by everyone.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet
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Haven Holiday Resort is a Registered COVID Safe & COVID Clean Business
As you may already know, Haven Holiday Resort is deeply dedicated to providing comfortable and safe accommodation to all of our valued members and guests, and we want to ensure all current and future guests that our commitment to providing a COVID Safe environment is stronger than ever following the recent contact tracing in the Jervis Bay region.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet Covid-19
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Day Trip Stunning Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast
If you are looking for the perfect place to escape to for a weekend, week or more, there is no better place to unplug and reconnect with nature than stunning Shoalhaven on the New South Wales south coast. Stretching from Kangaroo Valley and the historic town of Berry in the north, almost all the way to Batemans Bay in the south, and with spectacular Jervis Bay to the east, this region has an abundance of natural beauty and potential for adventure on offer.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet Things to do Haven
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Moto Trekkin 2021 Ridge Rider
Ridge Rider Motorcycle Experience
Hunter Valley to the Gold Coast
Topics: Sponsorship
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Why you need to add Port Stephens to your Destination Bucket-List
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay
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Accessible NSW Getaways at Riverside, Seaside & Haven Holiday Resorts
Topics: Accessibility
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An Australian Christmas
Christmas in Australia is synonymous with summer and the outdoors, often consisting of the three B’s: barbeques, the beach, and backyard cricket. A time for gluttony, our tables adorned with ham, prawns, roasts and salads, along with a festive blowfly or 30 for that extra layer of authenticity.
Topics: Family Holidays
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Day Trip to the Hunter Valley
Intersected by the winding Hunter River, flanked by highland areas to the north and south, and home to the country's oldest vineyards, and a mere three hours north of Sydney, and two hours from Newcastle, it is easy to see why the Hunter Valley continues to be such a popular holiday destination as well as the largest growth centre in the state of New South Wales. For those considering a holiday at Seaside Holiday Resort in Fingal Bay, the Hunter Valley is only a two-hour drive away and makes a perfect destination for a day trip.
Topics: Things to do
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Back to Nature in the Bellingen Shire
Bellingen the Promised Land
It is no secret that the Bellingen Shire is the home to the creative hub and picturesque township of Bellingen which boasts some amazing coffee, delicious food, remarkable arts and crafts, markets, festivals, and a thriving live music scene, but what truly makes the Shire one of the most spectacular places in the country is the incredible variation in the landscape.
Topics: Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga
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The Story Behind Port Stephens and Fingal Bay
Worimi (Warrimay) Country – The Worimi Nation
We acknowledge the Traditional Worimi Owners and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Located in Worimi Country, Fingal Bay is a small coastal town nestled amidst the picture-perfect Tomaree National Park in Port Stephens, New South Wales. Less than a three-hour drive north of Sydney and an hour past Newcastle, Fingal Bay is only a hop, skip, jump, 12-minute drive away from the larger and slightly more famous township of Nelsons Bay. Originally named “False Bay” due to it often being mistaken as the entrance to Port Stephens harbour that is located just 4.5 kilometres to the north, it wasn’t until 1845 that the name Fingal Bay appeared on a chart drawn by Captain Phillip Parker King to become the official title we know it as today.
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay
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A Brief History of the Town of Urunga
Urunga
Yurruun.Ga – long white sands
Topics: Riverside Holiday Resort Urunga
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Whale Watching in Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven
The stunning clear waters of Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven make for some remarkable whale watching. With sands that are the whitest of white, and an ocean teeming with marine life, the region is a favourite spot for romantics, families and adventurists alike.
Topics: Haven Holiday Resort Sussex Inlet Things to do
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Whale Watching in Spectacular Fingal Bay
Picturesque Fingal Bay is the perfect holiday destination for whale-watching aficionados and photography enthusiasts alike. Situated in New South Wales’ Port Stephens a mere two and a half hours north of Sydney, the region boasts the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern hemisphere and features a plethora of natural wonders from its pristine oceans to its enthralling national parks.
Topics: Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay Adventure Tourism Things to do
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Experiencing the Annual Humpback Whale Migration on the Coffs Coast
The ultimate nature experience for the genuine wildlife lover is to view the majestic humpback whales on their yearly migration along the Australian eastern coastline. There truly is no way to adequately describe to someone the awe-inspiring feeling these gigantic mammals leave you with.