Explore: Newcastle and Port Stephen
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General Info
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Description:
Newcastle is approximately 70 miles north of Sydney and Port Stephens another 30 miles beyond that.
Cruiser Highlights:
Port Stephens harbour is a large natural harbour with a narrow entrance to the sea. It is surrounded by several small, interesting towns and villages. It has great sandy beaches and wonderful scenery.
Positions:
32°41′57″S, 152°7′26″E. (Port Stephens)
32°56’S, 151°47’E. (Newcastle)
Clearance
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Australia Formalities page.
Contact the Signal station who will advise on location to wait for clearance.
Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture carry out customs, immigration and biosecurity clearance formalities here.
Last updated: December 2019
Docking
Newcastle has one marina, run the local Cruising Club, and Port Stephens has several. It is also an excellent and attractive area in which to spend the cyclone season.
Neither port has a sand bar (unlike many along this coast) and can, therefore be entered in almost any weather.
Last updated: August 2013
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Anchorage Marina – Newcastle + Port Stephens
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D’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
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Lemon Tree Passage Marina
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Newcastle Cruising Club Marina
Address: 95 Hannell Street, Wickham, Newcastle, New South Wales,
Newcastle Port
Address: Australia,
Soldiers Point Marina
Address: Sunset Boulevard, Soldiers Point, Port Sephens, New South Wales, 2317
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Yacht Clubs
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Newcastle Cruising Club Marina
Address: 95 Hannell Street, Wickham, Newcastle, New South Wales,
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Address: nr Soldiers Point Marina, P.O. Box 319, Nelson Bay, 2315
Cruising yachts most welcome.Opening hours: Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and Friday evenings.... Read More
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