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ModernAustralianDepz Restaurant 15MyPlace 12Sandpipers Restaurant 38 Pizza/PastaCasa De Oro 33Il Porto Trattoria 10Mermaids Bar & Grill 27Sienna’s Restaurant 37

SeafoodBubs Fish & Chips 3Catch Restaurant 23Depz Restaurant 15Long Boat Café 2MyPlace 12Rock Lobster Restaurant 7Sandpipers Restaurant 38Sienna’s Restaurant 37The Point Restaurant 39

SpanishCasa De Oro 33

Steak Bay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21 Blue Water Grill 6Hogs Breath Café 25Mermaids Bar & Grill 27MyPlace 12Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 28

TakeAwayAmalies Café & Restaurant 16Bubs Fish & Chips 3Casa De Oro 33Flipped 29Il Porto Trattoria 10Lil Buddha 8Malai Thawng 22Mod Thai & Japanese - Shoal Bay 14Mod Thai - Nelson Bay 32Mod Thai- Salamander Bay 26Sanook Thai 36Sesames at the Bay 19Sienna’s Restaurant 37The Only Place Indian 17

ThaiMalai Thawng 22Mod Thai & Japanese - Shoal Bay 14Mod Thai - Nelson Bay 32Mod Thai - Salamander Bay 26Sanook Thai 36Sesames at the Bay 19

WaterfrontDiningBubs Fish & Chips 3Hogs Breath Café 25Rock Lobster Restaurant 7The Point Restaurant 39

Features Content 5Map 4Phone App 24Special Events 34 & 35Welcome to Port Stephens Blue Water Paradise 30 & 31

AlacarteAmalies Café & Restaurant 16Blue Water Grill 6Catch Restaurant 23Depz Restaurant 15Il Porto Trattoria 10Long Boat Café 2MyPlace 12Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 28Rock Lobster Restaurant 7Sandpipers Restaurant 38The Point Restaurant 39 AsianLil Buddha 8Malai Thawng 22Mod Thai & Japanese - Shoal Bay 14Mod Thai - Nelson Bay 32Mod Thai - Salamander Bay 26Sanook Thai 36Sesames at the Bay 19 Bar/BistroBay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21Blue Water Grill 6Country Club Hotel 40Mermaids Bar & Grill 27MyPlace 12Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18

Buffet Moonshadow Cruises 11 CaféAmalies Café & Restaurant 16Bubs Fish & Chips 3Flipped 29Long Boat Café 2Medowie Macadamia Café 13MyPlace 12 CasualCuisineAmalies Café & Restaurant 16Country Club Hotel 40Flipped 29Long Boat Café 2Mermaids Bar & Grill 27MyPlace 12Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 28Sienna’s Restaurant 37 Club/HotelBay Breeze Bistro 20 & 21Blue Water Grill 6Country Club Hotel 40Nelson Bay Bowling Club 18Reidee’s @ Anna Bay Tavern 28 Elegant/FineDiningCatch Restaurant 23The Point Restaurant 39

FloatingRestaurantImagine Cruises 9Moonshadow Cruises 11

IceCream/DessertMedowie Macadamia Café 13 IndianThe Only Place Indian 17

ItalianIl Porto Trattoria 10Sienna’s Restaurant 37

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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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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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FOR THE LOVE OF SEAFOOD FESTIVAL26 Dec 2012 through to the 31 Mar 2013 Fishermen’s Wharf Seafoods at the Local Co-Op, the big blue building at the end of Termaby Road is hosting the annual Port Stephens Seafood Festival. The festival will be head quartered here on behalf of the local trawlers to promote the abundance of beautiful local seafood available in our Bluewater Paradise. The Festival runs from Boxing Day over the summer through until Easter, 7 days per week. Fresh seafood will be available from 8am - 5.30pm, but if cooked seafood is what you are after, Bub’s Fish & Chips will be promoting an exclusive festival menu through until 8pm.

There will be…• Barbecued seafood tastings - lots of yummy seafood, marinated & ready to take-home to BBQ• A celebrity chef on hand - making some secret random visitations• Demonstration: How to shuck oysters• Demonstration: How to BBQ seafood• POP-UP PRAWN BUCKET – This is in our new premises, right across the road & is a separate building (the Prawn Bucket will only be trading for the duration of the Festival)• Oyster shooters, crab shooters & prawn shots• Gourmet toppings for oysters (try their exclusive raspberry vinaigrette) it’s too die for!• Beer, wine & summer fresh fruit, FROZEN MARGARITAS• Collectible seafood tattoos for kids

HAPPY HOUR VENUESFlipped Burger Bar: Sunday Afternoons from 3pm – 6pmMermaids Bar & Grill Cocktail Specials Fri & Sat 5pm – 7pmSun 8pm – 10pmNelson Bay Bowling & Rec Club: Fridays from 5pm – 6pm Nelson Bay Golf Club:Tuesdays from 4.30pm – 6pm & Thursdays from 4pm – 5.30pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 14 Dec 2012, 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 6 Apr, 3 May & 14 Jun 2013Enjoy live entertainment at Blue Water Grill (inside Nelson Bay Golf Club) once a month by talented acoustic guitarist Matt Semmens.

CHRISTMAS DAY25 Dec 2012Lunch at Mermaids Bar & Grill, The Promenade Room & Catch Restaurant 12 noon - 3pm & Christmas Dinner in the Promenade Room - All bookings essential. 1800 18 18 10

NYE CELEBRATIONS 31 Dec 2012 Get a group together and book a table at The Point Restaurant to get a birds eye view of the fireworks display near the Soldiers Point marina this NYE or take the family to Fingal Bay Club and enjoy some live entertainment. Rock Lobster Restaurant (upstairs at d’Albora Marina) also offers the whole family great views of the fireworks at 9pm & midnight OR try something different & enjoy a NYE outing on one of Moonshadow Cruise vessels. 34

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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRTAIONS26 Jan 2013Celebrate this iconic date & enjoy Australia Day with live entertainment & family amusements along d’Albora Marina & other locations across Port Stephens. Visit www.portstephens.org.au/ for further information or join Moonshadow Cruises for an Australia Day Dinner Cruise. Phone 02 4984 9388 for further information.

GAME FISH INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT 22-24 Feb 2013 & 2-3 Mar 2013Port Stephens is home to the biggest Game Fishing Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.Enjoy the characters as they come from near & afar for this amazing event. The tournament has approximately 200+ vessels & 1000 anglers with an annual sail past.www.npsgfc.com

EASTER SUNDAY DINNER CRUISE 31st March 2013Enjoy Easter Sunday aboard MOONSHADOW CRUISES & treat the family to a relaxing cruise on the pristine waters of the bay. 02 4984 9388 for further info.

TRAILER BOAT FISHING TOURNAMENT22-24 March 2013This tournament has grown to be amongst the most popular family fishing tournaments inAustralia, while staying true to its original idea of making anglers of all ages & skill levelswelcome. On these days you can expect to join up to 1500 competitors & 500 boats to compete for around $100 000 in species & prizes.www.tbft.com.au

ANZAC DAY25 Apr 20135.25am - Apex Park Dawn Service |10.30am - Main Service |10.40am – For all those involved in the march, please assemble at Nelson Bay Bowling Club which will then proceed to move off down Stockton Street. For further information please phone Max Ferres on 02 4981 5421. Then head off to The Country Club Hotel for a game of 2Up.

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Just add The Point RestaurantSample Dishes from our A La Carte MenuAppetisers from $10Melon & blue swimmer crab salad, lime, ginger & chilli dressingScallops on chorizo w/ cauli�ower pureePumpkin & sage fritter, garlic mayonnaise Entrees from $18Australian King Prawns in tempura w/ our own sweet chilli dipping sauceLocal Rock OystersSeafood taster plates to share Mains from $35Mixed grilled seafood -  sh, prawns, squid, scallops & Greek salad Local fresh  sh - grilled, saute mushroom, pink eye potato & baby spinach w/ pesto mayonnaiseChinese master stock duck on braised red cabbage, hash brown & seville orange sauce Desserts from $15Chocolate mousse meringue sundae, raspberry compoteMalibu & lime leaf creme brulee, orange & almond biscottiWarm banana & macadamia nut pudding, butterscotch sauce w/ vanilla ice cream

Restaurant & CateringAward Winning

Seafood Restaurant

Experience the stylish, yet relaxed atmosphere of The Point. Serving innovative cuisine with an emphasis on seafood.

The Point Restaurant is a complete dining experience with outstanding service. Enjoy a glass of wine from the impressive wine list, or sit on the balcony sipping a cocktail, taking in the sunsets as you look across the breathtaking water views of Port Stephens.

This is an impeccable venue that caters for the intimate diners through to larger party bookings including weddings, functions and conference packages.

Licensed or BYO bottled wine only

Open for Lunch and Dinner (Closed Mondays)

Set Menu Dinner Special from $42pp (not available Saturday evenings)

Dine or enjoy a drink in our lounge area Inside (air conditioned) & Outside dining

The Point RestaurantUpstairs - Soldiers Point MarinaSunset Boulevarde, Soldiers Point 2317T 02 49847111 F 02 49847311E julie@thepointrestaurant.com.auwww.thepointrestaurant.com.au