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Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Tomaree Head loop from Boat Harbour

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New South Wales

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Tomaree Head loop from Boat Harbour

Moderate

4.4

(8)

riders

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Tomaree Head loop from Boat Harbour

03:14

54.3km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.2 km for 148 m

After 38.0 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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540 m

Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

Highlight • Rest Area

Really nice overnight stop just south of Nelson Bay. It's mainly geared up for groups of backpackers, but there's a huge park of perfect grass for camping, and you can …

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16.7 km

Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park – Soldiers Point

Highlight • Lake

17.9 km

Birubi Point Surf Club

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

BELOW THE SURF CLUB IS THE CREST RESTAURANT ,FOR COFFEE AND MEALS,ALSO TOILETS AND SHOWERS

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22.2 km

Mambo Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

25.5 km

Bagnalls Beach Reserve

Nature Reserve

28.2 km

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two ferries; a big one and a little one.

The member of staff at the jetty told us he would get us onto the bigger ferry so that …

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29.8 km

Lighthouse Beach, Port Stephens

Highlight • Beach

TOILETS AND WATER REFILL AND MAYBE A SWIM AND SHOWER

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33.3 km

Tomaree Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tomaree Head is a prominent coastal headland within Tomaree National Park at the entrance to Port Stephens, known for its beautiful panoramic views over the bay and surrounding beaches. The …

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37.9 km

Kiddies Corner, Fingal Bay

Highlight • Beach

54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

13.9 km

8.43 km

2.34 km

400 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

12.7 km

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

16°C

13°C

92 %

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