Family-friendly boating and fishing haven within easy walking distance to the water. Perfect for families, fishing groups, boating enthusiasts and coastal adventurers, this relaxed holiday stay offers unbeatable water access and extremely rare parking for multiple cars, boats and trailers. Just 300m from the foreshore, marina, netted swim area, playground and the premier 6-lane boat ramp on Port Stephens, you’ll be on the water within minutes.
Only a few hundred metres away is Port Stephens’ premier ramp, capable of launching large vessels up to approx. 30ft with ample vehicle + trailer parking. You can also leave your boat in at the nearby marina during your stay.
From here you can explore Tilligerry Creek (great fishing + Mud & blue swimmer crabs), Karuah, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, the Myall River system and Nelson Bay, Mt Tomaree & walking trails (~30min by road / ~10min by boat). This is a favourite base for river, bay + offshore fishing, comps, boating trips + family days.
A clean, relaxed + private base ideal for families + boating groups.
All within a short stroll: award-winning seafood restaurant, local fish & chips, cafés, general stores, public BBQs + clean amenities, Netted safe swimming pool at park area.
Lemon Tree Passage is a quiet waterside village with calm foreshore areas, shaded lawns, a netted swimming enclosure, playground, bike-friendly paths and picnic spaces. Peaceful, safe and perfect for making memories.
Extremely rare large off-street secure parking.
Plenty of room for loading, rinsing, rigging + gear preparation.
A great base whether you’re chasing snapper off Broughton Island, flathead, bream, mud crabs or blue swimmers. Perfect for groups, families, comps or relaxed adventures.
Plus multiple beaches + waterways that are boat-friendly.
Skippers by the Bay offers an ideal combination of excellent water + marina access, huge secure parking for boats + vehicles, family-friendly amenities, nearby dining + services, safe swimming and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. The perfect base for boating, watersports, fishing adventures + relaxed family holidays in beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens.
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This vacation home is located in Lemon Tree Passage within a short 18-minute walk of Tilligerry Creek. You'll also find Mallabula Parkway Reserve and Rookes Point Reserve within a short drive.
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 14.2 mi away (21 minutes by car).
No, there aren't any house with balconies at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage.
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