The world of pet-friendly travel has certainly opened up in Australia as more options become available. Where we used to be reliant on the good-will of friends and family or trusting our fur-family to kennels, there are now many regions that offer pet friendly accommodation plus dog-friendly parks, beaches, cafes…
So you have packed the car, organised the friends and family and are all ready for the long awaited getaway escape to the water wonderland of Port Stephens. And yes, not to be forgotten, the fur-kids are also ready to go! Port Stephens is renowned for being a natural area…
Winter, Whales, Festivals and Fun! What we love about the Winter period is that we are really lucky to live in an area where Winter clothes normally means adding a pair of jeans and maybe a warm jacket but be ready to change into shorts and a T-shirt sometime in…
We love going up to the Lighthouse Tea Rooms (“Innerlight” is the proper name but we all tend to call it the Lighthouse Tea Rooms) – some beautiful improvements have been made over the last few years, with the extension of the outside dining area which provides even more expansive views over…
A fully enclosed dog exercise area was put in place in Fingal Bay in late 2016 and is has proved to be a very popular place for local and tourist 4-legged friends. This is located in the foreshore parkland area next to the beach and is south of the children’s…
If you have not been to Boat Harbour yet or have not been for a long time, it is the perfect place to spend a few hours or even a whole day. Boat Harbour is a quintessential seaside village, just off the main tourist areas and tucked away between Anna…
We are often asked about the dog-friendly beaches in the area. Afterall, a holiday in Port Stephens has so much to do with the waterways, ocean, bay areas and beaches. And Bagnalls Beach is a beach that caters for everyone – humans (of all ages!) and our 4-legged friends. It is…