Port Stephens Family Holiday

Our friendly family welcomes you to enjoy a stay at Koala Cottage, which is a 2-bedroom separate dwelling set away from the main house with your own space sharing 2.5 acres of native bushland and manicured gardens. Our property is fully fenced, and families and children are welcome.


Salt Ash, Port Stephens is located a short 10-minute drive from Newcastle airport and is a great base to explore the variety of options this amazing area offers with easy access to Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and The Hunter Valley.

Koala Cottage is equipped with a kitchenette which includes an oven, grill, air fryer combo - hob x 2 - microwave - toaster - kettle - kitchen utensils - Fridge/Freezer, Pantry items. Dining/lounge area, TV (Free WIFI)
2 reverse cycle air conditioners and ceiling fans in lounge-room and both bedrooms. Shower over small tub.
BBQ

Room 1: 1 x Queen bed
1 x Single bed

Room 2: 1 x Queen bed
2 x Single bed (Bunk bed)

Lounge: 1 x Double sofa bed

We supply fitted and flat sheets, duvets, duvet covers, pillow, pillowcases, mattress protectors, bath towels, hand towels, bathmats and kitchen towels. We ask that you please supply your own beach towels.

The property has a wide driveway entrance for easy access and ample parking for cars and boats. Our circular driveway (gravel) allows children to safely ride bicycles around the property.

Koala Cottage also hosts a trampoline, swing set & board games. There is plenty of space for children to run and enjoy nature.

Our coastal and rural acreage has visiting wildlife such as Koala, Possum, Goanna, Reptiles, and many different native birds including Rainbow Lorikeet, Eastern Rosella, Blue Faced Honeyeater, White Cockatoo, Yellow Crested Black Cockatoo, Pink Galah and Kookaburra. We also have an abundance of butterflies and dragonflies.

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted.

We have a friendly Australian Cattle dog, Ivy. We also have chickens and can supply fresh delicious eggs for you to enjoy during your stay.

You are welcome to relax around a fire pit which are STRICTLY prohibited during the Bush Fire Danger Period.

Koala Cottage operates with tank water only.

We are the perfect base for a fishing trip.
Boat Ramps – access to Port Stephens waterways:
Salt Ash (2 min drive)
Tanilba Bay (5 min drive)
Lemon Tree Passage (10 min drive)

We are located a short drive from one of the largest coastal dune driving areas in NSW, Stockton Sand Dunes. The park provides four-wheel drive access to more than 19 km of Stockton beach front and over 350 hectares of dune driving in the Recreational Vehicle Area at the southern end of the park. Permit required.
• 10 min to Stockton Beach 4WD access via Lavis Lane, Williamtown
• 20 mins to Birubi Beach, Anna Bay - Stockton Beach North 4wd Access

Places to visit:
• Tanilba Bay, Mallabula, Lemon Tree Passage
• Tilligerry Habitat Tourist Attractions Port Stephens NSW - Tilligerry Habitat - Koalas
• Oakvale Wildlife Park
• Fighterworld
• Salt Ash Pump track (SCOOTER/SKATE/BMX)
• Mallabulla Skate Park
• Go Karts Go
• Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
• Tinny’s Butterfly House and Underwater Café
• Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
• Sahara Trails horse riding
• Quadbike King
• Camel rides Stockton Beach
• Sandboarding Stockton Beach
• 4WD adventure Stockton Beach
• Tomaree Head Summit walk, Tomaree National Park, Shoal Bay
• Tanilba Bay Golf Club
• Lemon Tree Passage Distilling
• Murray’s Brewery

Enjoy a lunchtime or sunset cruise aboard the historic Wangi Queen Showboat. Departing from Lemon Tree Passage.

CLUBS
• Tilligerry RSL Sports Club
• Club Lemon Tree
CAFES
• Lemon Tree Cafe
• Medowie Macadamia
RESTAURANTS
• Poyers – Lemon Tree Passage AWARD WINNING
• Murrays Brewery
• Valhalla Restaurant Bar
• Crest Birubi

TAKE AWAY
Heather’s Place - Lemon Tree Passage
Heather’s Place - Tanilba Bay
Burger Chef – Salt Ash
Paul’s Corner Bakery – Salt Ash
Tanilba Bay Bakery
The Oyster Shack – Tanilba Bay
John Dory’s Fish and Chips – Lemon Tree Passage
On Point Pizza – Lemon Tree Passage
Domino's – Tanilba Bay

We do have strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property thus only those nominated and accepted on our booking form are permitted to be on the property. This property is not available for parties or functions, including end of school or uni group holidays, sporting groups, Bucks and Hens parties. Breach of these policies can result in cancellation of your booking and/or deposit.