Newcastle Airport (NTL)

From Newcastle Airport (NTL) in Williamtown, it's a half-hour drive to most of the beautiful beaches in the Port Stephens area. Airlines Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Regional Express (REX) and FlyPelican service the airport, allowing easy access on a daily basis. Port Stephens Coaches operate a public bus service from Newcastle Airport to Newcastle train station up to 11 times per day, as well as a service to the Nelson Bay area.

• Web:

  www.newcastleairport.com.au

• Address:

  1 Williamtown Drive, Williamtown NSW

• Phone:

  +61 2 4928 9800

Public Transport

NSW TrainLink provides rail services to and from Newcastle, connecting it with many regions across New South Wales. The journey is leisurely, picturesque, and great value — well worth the time. Regular train services run from Sydney to Newcastle, making it an accessible and enjoyable trip.

• Web:

  transportnsw.info/plan/places-to-visit/port-stephens

Taxi

Check the prices before jumping in a taxi, and don't forget to add the per kilometre fare depending on time of day, vehicle type and number of passengers. You can call Australia’s national taxi booking phone number — 131 008.

• Phone:

  131 008

Driving to Port Stephens

Port Stephens is on the New South Wales coast, 200 kilometres north of Sydney. It's an easy route to drive, which takes about 2.5 hours along the M1 highway. At the end of the M1, turn right at the roundabout and follow the sign “Hexham and Pacific Highway”. Veer to the right and merge with the New England Highway then merge to the left at the sign “Taree and Pacific Highway” which takes you over the Hexham Bridge. Turn right onto Tomago Road, and turn left onto Nelson Bay Road at the roundabout. Then follow the signs to your Port Stephens destination.

Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

Telephone

Country code: +61 Area code: (0)2