Why is Soldiers Point called Soldiers Point?
It is believed to be named after the Corporal’s Guard once stationed there and was the site of Cromarty land grant. Formerly called Friendship Point. The town was called Friendship Point before the Corporal’s Guard was stationed there (hence its new name).
Can you swim at Soldiers Point?
The Soldiers Point neighbourhood is a picturesque peninsula that juts out from the southern shores of Port Stephens. Known as the best sunset location in Port Stephens with stunning waterways and calm safe swimming beaches on offer, you’ll never want to leave.
Where can you swim at Soldiers Point?
Sunset Beach is located further away from Nelson Bay, just off Sunset Boulevard near the end of Soldiers Point. If you visit this tucked away bay at low tide, you can play in the warm shallows and have plenty of sand to put up a beach umbrella.
Can you swim at Salamander Bay?
Calm water beaches? Corlette, Salamander Bay, Dutchies Beach, Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay all have calm water (ie aren’t surf beaches). One of my favourite beaches is Boat Harbour as long as you stay inshore.
How was Port Stephens named?
The Worimi are the traditional owners for the area which is now called Port Stephens and the wider region is home to numerous sites of deep cultural significance to the Worimi. The port was named by Captain Cook when he passed by on 11 May 1770, honouring Sir Philip Stephens, who was Secretary to the Admiralty.
Is Shoal Bay good for swimming?
4) Swimming is great in Shoal Bay. Unlike many other paddleboarding locations where I would be fairly reluctant to swim, Shoal Bay is a great place to swim and be in the water.
Is Port Stephens safe to swim?
When swimming at Port Stephens beaches, please follow the lifeguards’ directions and obey the signs. the safest place to swim at the beach is between the red and yellow flags. if you think conditions are too rough for you, don’t go in.
Why is it called Nelson Bay?
Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, sighted the entrance on 11th May 1770 and named the bay after the Secretary of the Admiralty. It was first entered in 1791 by the British ship “Salamander” from the Third Fleet, and surveyed in 1795 by Charles Grimes.
Is Nelson Bay bigger than Sydney Harbour?
With an area of approximately 134 square kilometres (52 sq mi), Port Stephens is larger than Sydney Harbour. Between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens, in the most well known section of the port, it is 3.8 km (2.4 mi) wide.
