Port Stephen

Port Stephens' rugged headland provides a breeding ground for many rockhopper and gentoo penguins. Just an hour's scenic coastal walk from the settlement lie Wood Cove and Stephens Peak, both excellent for wildlife watching. Further around the south coast, visitors will come across the strange rock formations known as Indian Village. Calm Head, about 2 hours walk from the settlement, has superb views of the jagged shoreline and powerful South Atlantic. A self-catering cottage in the Port Stephens settlement provides a comfortable base from which to explore this area.