For decades, holidaymakers have flocked to the hubs of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay for simple sun-soaked days of fish and chips, sandy toes and natural beauty. And while the area retains an uncomplicated lifestyle many crave, the past couple of years have seen change happening for this coastal bolthole.
With a steady influx of cool – from luxe accommodation to innovative dining to considered shopping experiences – we think it’s destined for great things again.