Picnic areas
Anna Bay foreshore
The rocky foreshore at Anna Bay is a popular place for fishing, snorkelling, picnicking, whale watching, swimming and surfing.
The Iris Moore day use area has picnic tables and Robinson Reserve has gas and electric barbeques, toilets and picnic tables. Birubi Beach at the end of James Paterson Street is patrolled by the Surf Lifesaving Club during peak visitor times. This is the southern-most point of the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park that extends north to Forster.
Park at Iris Moore day use area, Robinson Reserve or Pacific Street, Anna Bay.
Activities: swimming, fishing, sightseeing, whale watching
Road access: Sealed road -
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), amenities block, flush toilets, carpark
Contact:
Nelson Bay, Phone: 02 4984 8200
Fishermans Bay foreshore
Fishermans Bay foreshore in Tomaree National Park is a wonderful place for a family day out by the sea.
Featuring a lovely, secluded beach, it’s a great area for swimming and snorkelling on a sunny day. If you’re there between May and October it’s a good spot to watch whales on their annual migration along the north coast.
If you’re looking to go boating or kayaking for the day, you can launch your vessel from the small boat ramp here. And you’ll be able to find out more about the area at the information bay.
If you’re there at low tide, you could head out on an exploration – you never know what exotic sea creatures you may see.
Activities: swimming, paddling, sailing, snorkelling, fishing, whale watching, picnicking, playing and socialising
Getting there: Fishermans Bay foreshore is accessible via Pacific Street at Fishermans Bay.
To get there:
- Take Gan Gan Road from Anna Bay or Nelson Bay and turn east into Morna Point Road
- Turn left into Fishermans Bay Road
Road access: Sealed road - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: boat ramp, carpark
Contact:
Nelson Bay, Phone: 02 4984 8200
