Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nelson Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nelson Bay

With a population of 6,096, Nelson Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nelson Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nelson Bay

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 19 miles from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 97 miles from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,955 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,033 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (640 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (538 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (451 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around S$ 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 507 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson Bay

Hiring a car in Nelson Bay

Expect to pay S$ 1.74 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.83 and S$ 27.77.

Expect to pay S$ 1.74 per litre in Nelson Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.83 and S$ 27.77.