Salamander Bay, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2317 · Port Stephens Council
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around Salamander Bay
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Sports & local clubs around Salamander Bay
Football (AFL) around Salamander Bay
3 listed within 5 km of Salamander Bay
1.3 km from central Salamander Bay
1.3 km from central Salamander Bay
1.6 km from central Salamander Bay
Not finding it in Salamander Bay? Listed in Nelson Bay (3 · 3.8 km)
Tennis around Salamander Bay
3 listed within 5 km of Salamander Bay
2.1 km from central Salamander Bay
3.7 km from central Salamander Bay
3.7 km from central Salamander Bay
Not finding it in Salamander Bay? Listed in Corlette (1 · 2 km), Nelson Bay (2 · 3.8 km)
Gymnastics & cheer around Salamander Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Salamander Bay
3.1 km from central Salamander Bay
3.8 km from central Salamander Bay
Not finding it in Salamander Bay? Listed in Nelson Bay (1 · 3.8 km)
Other sports around Salamander Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Salamander Bay
4.5 km from central Salamander Bay
4.9 km from central Salamander Bay
Not finding it in Salamander Bay? Listed in Anna Bay (1 · 4.9 km)
More things to do around Salamander Bay
Kids' activities & play around Salamander Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Salamander Bay
3.3 km from central Salamander Bay
Not finding it in Salamander Bay? Listed in Nelson Bay (1 · 3.8 km), Anna Bay (1 · 4.9 km)
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- Sahara Trails · Anna Bay · 4.9 km
- Tutoring & STEM (1 in Salamander Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Tomaree Tutoring (0 km)
Schools within 3 km of Salamander Bay
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3 schools within 3 km of the Salamander Bay centre, 3 with a Salamander Bay address. See all schools with a Salamander Bay address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (2)
Libraries (1)
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (1)
Parks (4 of 7)
Kingfisher Reserve
Corlette · 0.9 km
Roy Wood Reserve
Corlette · 1.6 km
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What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Salamander Bay: 12 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Salamander Bay, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Kids' activities & play, Tutoring & STEM
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- Corlette, Nelson Bay, and Anna Bay
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Browse mapped places (27)
- St Phillip's Christian College - Port Stephens CampusSchool
- Tomaree High SchoolSchool
- Tomaree Public SchoolSchool
- Tomaree TutoringActivity
- Nelson Bay Auskick CentreActivity
- Nelson Bay Marlins Junior AFCActivity
- Nelson Bay (Seniors)Activity
- Foreshore TennisActivity
- Gymnastics T P TActivity
- Our Place Play School Infant and Toddler CentreActivity
- Nelson Bay Tennis ClubActivity
- Blake Denison's Tennis AcademyActivity
- TPT Gymnastics / Kindygym / TrampoliningActivity
- Port Stephens Yacht ClubActivity
- Sahara TrailsActivity
- Tomaree LibraryPark or community place
- Tomaree Aquatic CentrePark or community place
- Kingfisher ReservePark or community place
- Toboggan Hill ParkPark or community place
- Angophora ReservePark or community place
- Roy Wood ReservePark or community place
- Corlette Point ReservePark or community place
- Corlette ParkPark or community place
- Gan Gan LookoutPark or community place
- Salamander ReservePark or community place
- Bagnalls Beach ReservePark or community place
- Corlette ParkPark or community place
Your council & community
Salamander Bay within Port Stephens Council
1 of the council area’s 28 activity providers · 4th of 11 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
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Homes in and around Salamander Bay
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Recently sold within 5 km of Salamander Bay
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Salamander Bay, NSW 2317
Property Type: House
Corlette, NSW 2315
Property Type: House
Corlette, NSW 2315
Property Type: Duplex
Corlette, NSW 2315
Property Type: House
Corlette, NSW 2315
Property Type: House
Corlette, NSW 2315
Property Type: House
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Corlette
1 activity provider · 2 km
Nelson Bay
9 activity providers · 3.8 km
Anna Bay
1 activity provider · 4.9 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Salamander Bay
Tutoring & STEM 1
3 schools · 2 parks
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Corlette2 km · same council
Tennis 1
0 schools · 6 parks
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Nelson Bay3.8 km · same council
Football (AFL) 3, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2
1 school · 6 parks
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Anna Bay4.9 km · same council
Kids' activities & play 1, Other sports 1
1 school · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamander Bay | Tutoring & STEM 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Corlette2 km · same council | Tennis 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Nelson Bay3.8 km · same council | Football (AFL) 3, Tennis 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +2 | 1 | 6 |
| Anna Bay4.9 km · same council | Kids' activities & play 1, Other sports 1 | 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 Salamander Bay
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Salamander Bay | 331 |
| Anna Bay | 151 |
| Corlette | 171 |
| Nelson Bay | 646 |
| Soldiers Point | 108 |
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
Kids activities across Port Stephens Council
Local guides & reading
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