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CLICK HERE FOR WHAT’S ON IN PORT STEPHENS
OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS!
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WILDLIFE
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 There is an abundance of
wildlife on our property and if you hear any noises in the night, it will
most likely be possums and sugar gliders.
They live in the trees on the property and feed at night and if you
are quiet and have a torch you have a good chance of catching a glimpse. We also have Australian land mullets (large
lizards) and Koala’s that live on the property, along with our resident
kookaburras and many other native birds.
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ONE MILE BEACH
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 One Mile Beach
is a 5-minute stroll across Gan
Gan Road and is a patrolled surf and swimming
beach. The lifeguards are at One Mile
over school holidays between 8am and 7pm and other times of the year between
10am and 4pm.
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SURF LESSONS
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 Ever wanted to learn to surf
but just didn’t know how to go about it??
Anna Bay
Surf School
is located directly across the road at One Mile Beach.
Lessons are with small groups so you don’t have to fight for you
wave!! Accredited instructors and a
fantastic time is guaranteed! Surf
hire is also available.
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DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCH CRUISES
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 To
make your life a little easier, Melaleuca can arrange your dolphin watch or
whale watch cruises. Dolphin watch
cruises run all year around and whale watching runs from May through to
November. Discounts are available for backpackers so
please contact us for more information.
DOLPHIN
WATCH - ALL YEAR AROUND
WHALE
WATCH – FROM MAY TO NOVEMBER
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STOCKTON SAND DUNES
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 Stockton sand
dunes are the largest moving sand dunes in the southern hemisphere and a must
for any visitor. Melaleuca offers a
sand boarding tour or we can arrange 4WD tours that include sand boarding
down the massive dunes.
GUARANTEED FUN THAT WILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR
FACE!!!!!
There are also other activities on Stockton – horse riding, camel riding,
fishing, quad biking, etc. and we can arrange bookings for your stay.
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WINERIES
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 Port
Stephen’s has 3 local wineries all within 15 minutes drive of us – Port
Stephens Winery & Boutique Wine Centre (that now includes Murray’s Brewery),
Wonganella Wines and Divers Luck Boutique Winery. No need to travel far for a taste of
either wine or beer.
Winery Tours
can be arranged through Melaleuca so don’t forget to enquire!
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DIVING AND SNORKELING
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 The
crystal clear waters of Port Stephens provide one of the best diving and
snorkeling locations in Australia. Fly Point – Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve is
a popular spot to snorkel – just take some bread and feed the abundance of
fish that live in this area and a trip to Broughton Island
will bring diving with the sharks for those who are game!
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FISHING
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 There
are plenty of great fishing spots around the area, estuary to surf fishing
and for the keen angler, go out on one of the many charter boats for that
deep-sea big game experience.
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GOLF
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 There
are several excellent golf courses in the area if you would like to bring
your clubs for a hit – Nelson Bay Golf Course, Horizons,
The Palms and there is even a mini golf complex that incorporates a full 9
hole course – David Graham’s Golf
Complex.
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GENERAL
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 Why
not bring a torch to go night spotlighting for wildlife. There is plenty of
open space on our grounds, for those that play cricket or ball games. There are numerous walking tracks in the
area for orienteering and loads of water activities, rock climbing, tours and
rides for the brave hearted. There are
23 beautiful beaches in the Port Stephen’s area and you are sure to find one
that you like.
Do
as much or as little as you wish!
www.melaleucabackpackers.com.au
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