Nelson Bay travel guide

Nelson Bay Tourism | Nelson Bay Guide

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nelson Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 50h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 50h 40m.

Car

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

Airports near Nelson Bay

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (262 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (315 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around C$ 170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 519 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelson Bay

Hotel Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
Marina Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 146+

Renting a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.97 and C$ 25.29.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.97 and C$ 25.29.