Nelson Bay, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2315 · Port Stephens Council
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Activities around Nelson Bay
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Sports & local clubs around Nelson Bay
Football (AFL) around Nelson Bay
3 listed within 5 km of Nelson Bay · 3 in Nelson Bay
In Nelson Bay
In Nelson Bay
In Nelson Bay
Tennis around Nelson Bay
3 listed within 5 km of Nelson Bay · 2 in Nelson Bay
In Nelson Bay
In Nelson Bay
3.3 km from central Nelson Bay
More sports
- Gymnastics & cheer (1 in Nelson Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Gymnastics T P T (0.7 km)
- Soccer (1 in Nelson Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Goal Soccer Academy Port Stephens (1.2 km)
More things to do around Nelson Bay
- Arts & dance (1 in Nelson Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (1.4 km)
- Kids' activities & play (1 in Nelson Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Our Place Play School Infant and Toddler Centre (0.5 km)
Schools within 3 km of Nelson Bay
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2 schools within 3 km of the Nelson Bay centre, 1 with a Nelson Bay address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (3)
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Parks (4 of 7)
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Nelson Bay: 11 kids' activities within 5 km, 1 school in Nelson Bay, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance, Kids' activities & play
- Schools
- 1 in Nelson Bay · 1 primary
- Parks & places
- 6 parks · 1 verified playground · 1 public pool
- Explore nearby
- Corlette, Salamander Bay, and Tea Gardens
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Browse mapped places (25)
- St Michael's Primary School - Nelson BaySchool
- Shoal Bay Public SchoolSchool
- Nelson Bay Tennis ClubActivity
- Blake Denison's Tennis AcademyActivity
- Our Place Play School Infant and Toddler CentreActivity
- Gymnastics T P TActivity
- Goal Soccer Academy Port StephensActivity
- Port Stephens Community Arts CentreActivity
- Nelson Bay (Seniors)Activity
- Nelson Bay Auskick CentreActivity
- Nelson Bay Marlins Junior AFCActivity
- Foreshore TennisActivity
- Tomaree TutoringActivity
- Broughton IslandPark or community place
- Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine ParkPark or community place
- Fly PointPark or community place
- Corlette ParkPark or community place
- Bagnalls Beach ReservePark or community place
- Gan Gan LookoutPark or community place
- Anzac ParkPark or community place
- Bernie Thompson ParkPark or community place
- Tomaree National ParkPark or community place
- Toboggan Hill ParkPark or community place
- Angophora ReservePark or community place
- Tomaree Aquatic CentrePark or community place
Your council & community
Nelson Bay within Port Stephens Council
9 of the council area’s 28 activity providers · 1st of 11 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Nelson Bay
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Recently sold within 5 km of Nelson Bay
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Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
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Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
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Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Townhouse
Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Corlette
1 activity provider · 3.3 km
Salamander Bay
1 activity provider · 3.8 km
Tea Gardens
2 activity providers · 6.2 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Nelson Bay
Football (AFL) 3, Tennis 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Soccer 1 +2
1 school · 6 parks
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Corlette3.3 km · same council
Tennis 1
0 schools · 6 parks
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Salamander Bay3.8 km · same council
Tutoring & STEM 1
3 schools · 2 parks
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Tea Gardens6.2 km
Arts & dance 2
1 school · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Bay | Football (AFL) 3, Tennis 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Soccer 1 +2 | 1 | 6 |
| Corlette3.3 km · same council | Tennis 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Salamander Bay3.8 km · same council | Tutoring & STEM 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Tea Gardens6.2 km | Arts & dance 2 | 1 | 2 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Nelson Bay
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Nelson Bay | 646 |
| Corlette | 171 |
| Fingal Bay | 112 |
| Salamander Bay | 331 |
| Shoal Bay | 230 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Libraries in and around Nelson Bay
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Tomaree Library | Salamander Bay | Library · Parking |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 1 libraries, 17 parks and 1 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Nelson Bay · correct as at 22 Oct 2026
Kids activities across Port Stephens Council
Local guides & reading
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