Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage

Skippers by the Bay – Lemon Tree Passage

Family-friendly boating and fishing haven within easy walking distance to the water. Perfect for families, fishing groups, boating enthusiasts and coastal adventurers, this relaxed holiday stay offers unbeatable water access and extremely rare parking for multiple cars, boats and trailers. Just 300m from the foreshore, marina, netted swim area, playground and the premier 6-lane boat ramp on Port Stephens, you’ll be on the water within minutes.

Highlights

• Huge secure off-street parking—space for 3+ car + boat combinations or up to 8 vehicles


• Sleeps up to 14 guests


• Walk / 30 seconds to 6-lane boat ramp + marina


• Family-friendly streets + parks


• Netted swimming area, BBQs, shelters + playground


• Excellent access to fishing + crabbing


• Walk to fish & chips + award-winning seafood restaurants


• Launch once + explore everywhere

Unbeatable Water Access

Only a few hundred metres away is Port Stephens’ premier ramp, capable of launching large vessels up to approx. 30ft with ample vehicle + trailer parking. You can also leave your boat in at the nearby marina during your stay.

From here you can explore Tilligerry Creek (great fishing + Mud & blue swimmer crabs), Karuah, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, the Myall River system and Nelson Bay, Mt Tomaree & walking trails (~30min by road / ~10min by boat). This is a favourite base for river, bay + offshore fishing, comps, boating trips + family days.

The Home

A clean, relaxed + private base ideal for families + boating groups.

• Fast Wi-Fi


• Air-conditioning


• Full kitchen


• Comfortable bedrooms


• Laundry access


• Outdoor grassed yard (pet friendly)


• Undercover entertaining area with Weber BBQ (gas provided)

Walk to Food & Essentials

All within a short stroll: award-winning seafood restaurant, local fish & chips, cafés, general stores, public BBQs + clean amenities, Netted safe swimming pool at park area.

Family-Focused

Lemon Tree Passage is a quiet waterside village with calm foreshore areas, shaded lawns, a netted swimming enclosure, playground, bike-friendly paths and picnic spaces. Peaceful, safe and perfect for making memories.

Exceptional Parking

Extremely rare large off-street secure parking.

• Large boats + trailers


• Multiple vehicles


• Jet skis + tinnies


• Fishing gear


• Work vehicles

Plenty of room for loading, rinsing, rigging + gear preparation.

Fishing & Activities

A great base whether you’re chasing snapper off Broughton Island, flathead, bream, mud crabs or blue swimmers. Perfect for groups, families, comps or relaxed adventures.

Close to Regional Highlights

• Nelson Bay


• Myall River


• Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest


• Soldiers Point


• Stockton Beach


• Fingal Bay


• Boat Harbour


• Shoal Bay


• Mt Tomaree


• Shark Island Lighthouse


• Tilligerry Creek


• Fingal Bay

Plus multiple beaches + waterways that are boat-friendly.

Great For

• Families


• Fishing comps + boating trips


• Weekend escapes


• Longer coastal stays


• Kayaking + jetskiing


• Relaxation + nature breaks

Summary

Skippers by the Bay offers an ideal combination of excellent water + marina access, huge secure parking for boats + vehicles, family-friendly amenities, nearby dining + services, safe swimming and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. The perfect base for boating, watersports, fishing adventures + relaxed family holidays in beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens.

Book your stay today!

• Ferienhaus mit Klimaanlage, Küche, Waschmaschine und 2 Badezimmern
• Zu den Annehmlichkeiten zählen: Wäscherei
• Gerade mal eine 2-minütige Fahrt von Tilligerry Creek und 6 Minuten von Mallabula Parkway Reserve entfernt