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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from New Zealand departs from Queenstown and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,923 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (868 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (484 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (456 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $588 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Hiring a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.

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