Locals draw on their childhood to solve clues in a Nelson Bay scavenger hunt Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 31, 2024 Kaylene, Suzette, Julianne and Linda enjoy a slide on The Foreshore slippery dip during the Nelson Bay scavenger hunt. A SMALL group of local ladies have been trekking around Port Stephens every Sunday, exploring various walks, landmarks, beaches and breakfasts. Inspired by the opening of the Tomaree Coastal Walk over twelve months ago, the participants have traversed all 27 kms of the hike, brunching their way through the dotted smattering of coastal villages, while taking ‘selfies’ from summit peaks, fire trails, headland hills, wildflower corridors and impossibly steep sand dunes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The women have experienced face to face encounters with friendly koalas, tawny frogmouth owls, monitor lizards, pat worthy pooches and a diverse range of blue lagoons, termite mounds, flowering natives and flora. They finish with an ocean plunge or languish in secret landscaped mermaid pools. Last Sunday, the group indulged in the Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt – a cultural treasure chest of historical finds around the D’Albora Marina area. The easy and accessible meander for all ages takes about 40 minutes, unless you linger at key points such as the slippery dip in the playground, or the artistic murals scattered throughout the nearby shopping precinct. Lucky and eager eyed participants can spot a bottlenose dolphin cruising along Nelson Bay Beach, or a diving cormorant scouting for salty snacks along the rock wall near the fish weigh station and foreshore playground. This is a permanent, free activity to do with the kids or those with a childlike spirit of adventure. Digital and hard copy maps are available form The Information Centre and portstephens.nsw.gov.au/community/events/2024/scavenger-hunt-nelson-bay By Jacie WHITFIELD The D’Albora Marina view from Bridle Pathway where a sign explains the early-settler history of the region and the path to Dutchmans Beach. The vista of Nelson Bay to Fly Point signposted between two Gymea lilies.
