You’ll find fashion labels such as Sass & Bide, Tigerlily and P.E Nation; skincare by Sydney-based Theseeke (pictured), which handcrafts natural and vegan-friendly products; candles and perfumes by Melbourne-based Sohum; as well as shoes, handbags and sunglasses.

Little ones are covered, too, with uber-cool organic and sustainable Huxbaby clothing and a range from Halcyon Nights, which features vibrant Australian artist-designed prints.

Be sure to find it, as this cafe really packs a punch. It has a large sun-dappled courtyard, almost everything on its seasonal menu is made from scratch, the coffee is (dare we say it) the best in town, and the regulars aren’t going to be happy we’re writing this.

The Breakfast menu includes usual suspects such as smashed avo and B&E roll, or choose something a little different, but equally satisfying, such as sambal chilli scrambled eggs with coconut yoghurt or a Middle Eastern shakshuka.

The elegant upstairs restaurant has a focus on fresh seafood, featuring Hervey Bay scallops, blue swimmer crab house-made dumplings and house-cured Atlantic salmon, while the later addition of Below Deck, a cafe and bar downstairs, provides a more casual setting.

The deck is the ultimate spot for a sundowner, with a menu of bar snacks to enjoy as the sun sets over the bay. Breakfast and lunch are also available.

Pre-order a gourmet platter box from Sharp + Co (options include cheese, ploughman’s, salad, sweet and more) and make the most of this gorgeous landscape.

Sporting a chic 1950s-style look designed by Luchetti Krelle (think pastel colours, vibrant wallpaper and patterned tiles), Shoal Bay Country Club has become the place to go.

Aesthetics aside, the club comprises a retro diner that serves a yummy, fresh breakfast, a light and airy bistro that offers classic pub grub, and several areas to have a beverage.

Showcasing a mixture of indoor and outdoor plants, from desert cacti to tropical palms (part-owner Tass is a horticulturalist).

You can also browse garden tools and homewares including indoor and outdoor rattan furniture, macrame wall hangings, and a range of gorgeous hand-formed, hand-painted ceramics by Angus and Celeste.

Located at luxury boutique hotel Bannisters Port Stephens, the spa is a tranquil oasis that looks as good as the pampering feels.

The space was beautifully designed by interior whizz Romy Alwill with a subtle nod to Palm Springs in the soft pink and nude tones, and timber, brass and rattan elements. There are five treatment rooms in all, where guests can indulge in a massage or facial, performed using organic products from Organic Spa and KORA Organics.

This Hamptons-style homewares store is paired with the In House Kitchen cafe in the same building, so you can fill up on a delicious all-day breakfast (most of which is made from scratch right here) before heading next door to browse a range of coastal Hamptons-style furniture and decor that is sourced from around the world.