With wide, sandy beaches and an abundance of marine life, Port Stephens is the ultimate weekend escape destination from Sydney or Newcastle. The area is renowned as the dolphin capital of Australia, with over 70 friendly bottlenose dolphins living nearby; from May to November, humpback whales can also be seen offshore. Those who prefer to stay onshore relish beautiful bushwalks, great fishing, boutique shops and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Stay in the bush by the sea with today’s Groupon for Wanderers Retreat :

• $169 two-night stay for two people ($345 value)
In an Eco Cottage with wine, cheese platter, port and chocolates, plus 15% off on a variety of activities like dinner at Beach House and a dolphin cruise

• $239 three-night stay for two people ($490 value)
In an Eco Cottage with wine, cheese platter, port and chocolates, plus 15% off on a variety of activities like dinner at Beach House and a dolphin cruise

• $299 four-night stay for two people ($635 value)
In an Eco Cottage with wine, cheese platter, port and chocolates, plus 15% off on a variety of activities like dinner at Beach House and a dolphin cruise

The Hotel

Wanderers Retreat is a peaceful bushland hideaway just a few minutes’ walk from one of the most beautiful beaches in Port Stephens. Groupies stay in a 3.5-star AAA rated Eco Cottage , which is blissfully private and self-contained. The cottage is surrounded by native koala habitat, with a freeform swimming pool, two BBQs and plenty of boat parking onsite. Enjoy a bottle of wine and cheese platter on arrival, and finish the night on a sweet note with port and chocolates.

Groupon Recommends

Port Stephens is one of New South Wales’ favourite coastal playgrounds with plenty to see and do. Try surfing at One Mile Beach, snorkel the underwater caves and shipwrecks of Fly Point Park, or take a romantic stroll along the ‘Bridle Walk’ which runs from Nelson Bay to Corlette Point. Groupies enjoy discounts on a range of activities including a fun dolphin cruise, where they meet Port Stephens’ most famous inhabitants.

Local Amenities

Wanderers Retreat is located 400m from One Mile Beach on the coastal side of Port Stephens. There are four beaches within walking distance, with the marina and shops of Nelson Bay less than ten minutes’ drive away. Port Stephens is surrounded by national parks and native bushland, and is 2.5 hours north of Sydney.

 

Reviews

Wanderers Retreat is rated an average of four stars on TripAdvisor, with guests praising the peaceful setting, great service and thoughtful amenities provided.

An absolutely breathtakingly beautiful place to stay for a romantic weekend.
– BM8389, TripAdvisor

if you want some wildlife , neat accommodation in a relaxing setting this is great. Lovely part of NSW to visit
– belfast0sydneycrow, TripAdvisor

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