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.

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When to visit Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 472
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelson Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 472
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 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Nelson Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 31 km from Nelson Bay. The shortest flight to Nelson Bay from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson Bay is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 156 km from Nelson Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Nelson Bay

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Nelson Bay

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (970 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (570 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (504 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Average rates range from around AED 494 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,939 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 AED 3.97 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 AED 47.60 and AED 63.46.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 AED 47.60 and AED 63.46.