Thou Walla Sunset Retreat a winner at NSW Tourism Awards debut Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 16, 2016 Thou Walla Sunset Retreat has been awarded silver in the Unique Accommodation category at last week's prestigious 2016 NSW Tourism Awards at Luna Park in Sydney. Nominated for the first time, Thou Walla ranked amongst some of the most competitive accommodation offerings in the state, including Taronga Western Plains Zoo, which
Love Summer – Love Nelson Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Summer in Port Stephens is peak season but the local tourism industry has banded together to launch the area’s first-ever summer promotion with activities and programs designed to enhance the visitor experience and inspire holidaymakers to return in the other three seasons. Running through December and January, the new ‘Love Summer,
Awards for Tourism Ambassadors in Port Stephens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens LGA by NOTA - December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 Two operators of adventure tours on Port Stephens’ famous sand dunes have been recognised by two special awards honouring personal contribution to the region’s tourism industry. The CEO of Sand Dune Adventures, Andrew Smith, and the Marketing Manager of Port Stephens 4WD Tours, Sean Andrews, received the two awards from Destination
Nelson Bay NOW to revitalize the Tomaree Peninsular Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 Time for change in Nelson Bay is NOW A NEW advocacy group has emerged in Nelson Bay with the primary objective to give this long established tourism destination a complete makeover. Nelson Bay NOW was formed earlier this month, calling on the Port’s leading political, business, tourism, social and community groups to
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2016 DUNGOG FESTIVAL Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Early bird tickets for October’s famous Dungog Festival will go on sale Monday 22 August, with multi-event passes set to provide visitors with a fantastic way to experience the program of film, food and music including the famous Long Table Dinner which sells out annually. The Golden Ticket option includes access
Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism named finalist Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 12, 2016 BULAHDELAH Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have been announced as finalists in the Hunter Business Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards are recognised as Australia’s most prestigious Regional Business Awards and honour individuals and businesses in 10 different categories. The Bulahdelah Chamber have been shortlisted in the Local Chamber Excellence
Tourism is thriving due to waterway at Tea Gardens Hawks Nest FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 The silly season is proving to be one of the best years for a while within the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens communities. Visitors from far, wide, and even a little closer, have made the trip to the twin towns. Many are still around and some are still coming throughout the remainder of January. Tourism
Bulahdelah is busy as a tourist desination Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by NOTA - December 30, 2015 Holidaying for the Festive period is well and truly in flight at Bulahdelah. There has been an increase of traffic on the Pacific Highway and the area has seen an increase of customers, mainly consisting of holidaymakers. Bulahdelah seems to be becoming a shopping hub for those travellers who are making their way north
Bi-annual Quilting Retreat at Tea Gardens FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - May 26, 2015 Ladies from New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland arrived in Tea Gardens earlier this month to take part in the bi-annual Quilting Retreat. The event was hosted by Jenifer Gimbert, owner of Black Possum Fabrics. Celebrating its twelfth year since inception, fourteen ladies were in attendance taking advantage of the large array
Bulahdelah busy Easter 2015 weekend draws many tourists Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by NOTA - April 9, 2015April 15, 2015 The Easter Weekend has come and gone and this marks the busiest time for the hospitality and tourist industry in Bulahdelah. Bulahdelah is a well-known spot to stop and grab a coffee and food before continuing a tourist drive up the Pacific Highway. With the Bulahdelah Bypass completed near the end of 2013