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Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Nelson Bay

Bike touring routes & trails

New South Wales

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Nelson Bay

Moderate

4.5

(2)

13

riders

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers loop from Nelson Bay

03:30

58.6km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.5 km for 113 m

After 43.1 km for 281 m

After 52.1 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

519 m

Lighthouse Beach, Port Stephens

Highlight • Beach

TOILETS AND WATER REFILL AND MAYBE A SWIM AND SHOWER

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2

2.15 km

Tea Gardens–Nelson Bay Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two ferries; a big one and a little one.

The member of staff at the jetty told us he would get us onto the bigger ferry so that …

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3.78 km

Dutchmans Beach

Beach

4.88 km

Bagnalls Beach Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

16.4 km

Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

Highlight • Rest Area

Really nice overnight stop just south of Nelson Bay. It's mainly geared up for groups of backpackers, but there's a huge park of perfect grass for camping, and you can …

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6

20.6 km

Crest

Highlight • Cafe

GOOD COFFEE AND SNACKS

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7

45.5 km

Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park – Soldiers Point

Highlight • Lake

8

46.6 km

Birubi Point Surf Club

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

BELOW THE SURF CLUB IS THE CREST RESTAURANT ,FOR COFFEE AND MEALS,ALSO TOILETS AND SHOWERS

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9

51.3 km

Mambo Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

10

52.2 km

Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

Conveniently placed on the nicest route through the area.

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B

58.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

17.1 km

13.4 km

7.50 km

1.38 km

294 m

132 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

14.7 km

1.40 km

884 m

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