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IceCream/DessertBaskin Robbins 20 Bay Bistro 19 Lemon Tree Passage Bakery 28 Lemon Tree Passage Pizzeria 28 Motto Farm 27 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8

IndianThe Only Place Indian 14

Italianil Porto 12 Ristorante 11

ModernAustralianBlue Water Grill 13 & 26 il Porto 12 Moonshadow Cruises 15 Ristorante 11 Pizza/Pastail Porto 12 Lemon Tree Passage Pizzeria 28 Ristorante 11

SeafoodAquablu 16 Blue Water Grill 13 & 26 Fisherman’s Wharf / Bubs Fish & Chips 3 il Porto 12 Merretts 9 Moonshadow Cruises 15 Rock Lobster 21 Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8 The Point Restaurant 35

SteakBlue Water Grill 13 & 26 Hogs Breath Café 17 il Porto 12 Motto Farm 27 Ristorante 11 Rock Lobster 21 Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8

ThaiMod Thai 27Sanook Thai 10

WaterfrontDiningAquablu 16 Bubs Fish and Chips 3 Hogs Breath Café 17 Lemon Tree Passage Fish and Chips 28 Lemon Tree Passage Pizzeria 28 Merretts 9 Moonshadow Cruises 15 Rock Lobster 21 Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8 The Point Restaurant 35

FeaturesMap 4Content 5Welcome to Port Stephens Blue Water Paradise 12 & 13Bay FM 99.3 24Advertising / Franchise Opportunities 25Special Events 30 & 31www.diningout.com.au 34

AlacarteAmalies Café 29Aquablu 16Blue Water Grill 13 & 26Café on Cook 29Hogs Breath Café 17Lemon Tree Passage Fish & Chips 28Merretts 9Mod Thai 27Motto Farm 27Murrays Brewery 36Ristorante 11Rock Lobster 21Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8The Point Restaurant 35

AsianLil Buddha 19 Mod Thai 27 Sanook Thai 10 The Only Place Indian 14

Bar/BistroAquablu 16 Bay Bistro 19 Blue Water Grill 13 & 26 Hogs Breath Café 17 il Porto 12 Merretts 9 Motto Farm 27 Murrays Brewery 36 Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Ristorante 11 Rock Lobster 21 Sanook Thai 10 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8 The Point Restaurant 35 BuffetBlue Water Grill 13 & 26 Moonshadow Cruises 15 Motto Farm 2

CafeAmalies Café 29 Bay Café 19 Bubs Fish and Chips 3 Café on Cook 29 Lemon Tree Passage Bakery 28 Lemon Tree Passage Fish & Chips 28 Murrays Brewery 36 CasualCuisineAmalies Café 29 Café on Cook 29 Hogs Breath Café 17 Lemon Tree Passage Pizzeria 28 Motto Farm 27 Murrays Brewery 36 Shoreline Steakhouse 6 & 7 Tea Gardens Hotel-Motel 8

ChineseLil Buddha 19 DiningPrecinctsD’Albora Marina 22 & 23 Lemon Tree Passage Marina 28 Salamander Bay Shopping Centre 32 & 33

EuropeanZest 2 FineDiningMerretts 9 The Point Restaurant 35 Zest 2

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Port Stephens or otherwise known as the ‘Blue Water Paradise’ – is a wonderland for boating enthusiasts, fishing fanatics, bush walkers, scuba divers – anyone just wanting to get away from it all.

The Port is two and a half times the volume of Sydney Harbour with its pristine, unpolluted waters, bright sandy beaches, resident bottle nose dolphins and short drives to the many smaller towns around the region, there is always something for everyone.

A popular attraction of the Port is the Tomaree Headland - the most popular bush walking track in the area which was established during World War II as part of the defence system for the East Coast of Australia between 1941 - 1943. Once at the summit you will have the most magnificent views of the Port and surrounding islands, perhaps even spotting a humpback whale on their annual migration from May to October.

Stockton Sand Dunes are another prominent attraction of the area which must be seen to be believed. The contrast between the ocean and the 40 meter high sand peaks are definitely a sight to behold.

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Corner Donald and Yacaaba StNELSON BAY NSW 2315 Ph: 02 4981 4300

welcome to blue water paradise

This vast area is ideal for quad biking and 4WD enthusiasts, or for those who want to take a more conservative approach, enjoy a camel or horse ride in and around the dunes or along the water’s edge. Try sand boarding down the dunes - it’s fun for everyone.

The Port is supplied with it’s own fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, locally made small goods as well as flavoursome pickles, sauces and preservatives which are found locally from our monthly markets within the area. This wealth of regional produce features in the vast array of Port Stephens restaurants with their creative menus, exquisite water views and amazing dining experiences.

You will want to keep coming back time and time again. Port Stephens is a perfect place to holiday, relax and enjoy the sunshine and calm.

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ART AND CRAFT MARKETS All Year RoundAnna Bay Community Markets - Contact Colin Reddel P: 4984 1553 Held 1st Saturday every month in the Gateway Presbyterian Church Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, 8.30am-2.00pm. Medowie Markets - Contact the Bull & Bush Motel P: 4981 7601. Held at the Bull & Bush Motel the 2nd Saturday each month. Nelson Bay Craft Markets - Contact Jeanette Murray on 0419 492 009. Held the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of every month in Neil Carroll Park (Fly Point), Nelson Bay. Tomaree Markets - P: Elinor on 4981 3565. Held the 2nd & 4th Sundays every month at the Tomaree Sports Complex, Salamander Bay. 2009 MAY (24th-one only) JUNE (28th-one only) JULY (26th-one only) August (23rd-one only). Tanilba Bay Markets - P: Kathy or Tim AH: 49823567. 3rd Saturday of each month, 9am – 1pm. Stall holders welcome. Kooindah Shopping Centre Car Park, President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay. Free Live Entertainment Every Sunday 12pm - 3pmd’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay is your waterfront entertainment destination on the bay. With free live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm and during the summer season we also have night entertainment Friday and Saturdays 5.30-8.30pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy the great atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Check out our website for upcoming festivals & special events visit www.dalboramarinas.com.au

New Years Eve Fireworks 31 December 2009 Get a group together and book a table at any of the restaurants at d’Albora Marina and sit back to watch the fireworks as you welcome in the New Year. Or make a family picnic of it along the Nelson Bay foreshore. Australia Day Celebrations 26th January 2010 Raymond Terrace Riverside Park, Hunter St Nelson Bay Neil Carrol Rotary Park Game Fish Club – Interclub Tournament 27-28 February 2010 6-7 of March 2010 Port Stephens is home to the biggest Game Fishing Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Valentine’s Day14 February 2010 Enjoy a romantic meal with that special ‘someone’. Visit www.diningout.com.au/PortStephens Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament 26-28 March 2010 Contact: Tony Poole - Ph: 0416 282 022 This tournament has grown to be amongst the most popular family fishing tournaments in Australia, while staying true to its original idea of making anglers of all ages and skill levels welcome. Bay FM 99.3 “Great Easter Egg Hunt” Easter Sunday, 4th April, 2010 Murray’s Brewery (Port Stephen’s Winery), Nelson Bay Road, Bob’s Farm.Easter Sunday is a family fun day for the 9th annual Great Easter Egg Hunt. Thousands of Easter Eggs to find, great live entertainment, a jumping castle for the kids, camel rides, light lunches available, or bring a picnic and enjoy the whole day. No BYO wine. Hunt starts promptly at 11am. For more details phone Bay FM on 4984 4673.

Sail Port Stephens 12-18 April 2010 Sail Port Stephens is an annual sailing regatta held in the week outside of Easter in the NSW Term 1 School holidays to showcase the natural beauty and great sailing environment on offer at Port Stephens. Family friendly and affordable it’s 7 days of great fun on and off the water. Mothers Day 9 May 2010 Enjoy the autumn sunshine and a great Sunday lunch for Mothers Day at magnificent spots like Shoreline Steakhouse at Salamander Shores, Merretts Restaurant and Murrays Brewery. There are plenty of places to relax with fantastic local food and wine, magnificent views and the friendly service that the Bay is known for. Karuah Music Festival 14-16 May 2010 Contact Tony 02 4997 5272. Come and join the Karuah townsfolk on the river in a weekend of musical fun featruing acts like: The Hardrive Bluegrass Band, The Lawnmowers, Gleny Rae and the Tamworth Playboys, and many more plus an old time dance band. For more events check out…… www.diningout.com.au

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