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Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse & Reserve

A spectacular site with panoramic views of the entrance to Port Stephens.

Housed in the National Trust classified lighthouse cottage, the museum has several display rooms.

See old lighthouse and other maritime equipment and displays of local coastal history with extensive photographs, maps and documents.  There's the history of the Coastal Patrol, the story of HMAS Assault and a model of the Lady Nelson.  Another room in the cottage features domestic items donated by residents of Nelson Bay and adjacent areas and local history.

The working Coastal Patrol radio base, staffed by volunteers, is open to visitors.

Enjoy the views from the radio base and the tea rooms, open for morning and afternoon teas and lunches – famous for their scones!

Entry is free and donations are appreciated.  The gift shop has a large range of merchandise.

Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse Museum is open daily from 10 am –4 pm.

For group bookings tel (02) 4981 3585 Fax (02) 4984 1944 and weddings in the grounds, tel (02) 4981 0204
 
Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse Cottage and Reserve is in Lighthouse Road, up the hill from the boat ramp on Little Beach, accessed from Shoal Bay Road and Dixon Drive, Nelson Bay.

Contact details
Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse Cottage & Reserve
0249 813 585 (ph)
0249 841 944 (fax)
council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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