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Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay sits at the eastern tip of Port Stephens, offering a sheltered anchorage with a sandy beach fringing a calm, protected bay. You're a short distance from Nelson Bay, where you can catch a film at the local cinema or head to Toboggan Hill Park for mini golf and indoor rock climbing. It's a relaxed spot with easy access to dolphin and whale watching tours that depart nearby.
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Marinas and anchorages near Shoal Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest around 13:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 71% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~15h
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