Tea Gardens
The twin towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are the southernmost towns on Barrington Coast. The 2 popular holiday towns are just a few minutes drive away from each other, separated by the 304 m long car bridge Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge across Myall River. Hawks Nest is located at the north entrance to Port Stephens whereas Tea Gardens is located just inside the mouth of Port Stephens.
Tea Gardens, with a population of around 3000, is a beautiful riverside holiday village with riverfront restaurants, cafes, shops, and galleries displaying the works of local artists inspired by the natural beauty of its stunning waterways. Fishing, boating, canoeing, cruising along Myall River and in Port Stephens Bay, or taking a ferry to Nelson Bay are popular activities.
Tea Gardens is a 1-hour-10-minute drive northeast of Newcastle and a 3-hour drive northeast of Sydney.
The Walk: Tea Gardens foreshore by Myall River along Marine Drive
Take a walk by the walking paths along the 1.5 km Marine Drive to enjoy the magnificent river views.
Energised? You may continue walking on Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge to enjoy the views from above the bridge, or to Hawks Nest town, or further to the port-side Jimmy’s Beach, or even further to the ocean-side Bennett’s Beach.
Want to discover more great walking locations around Perth? Check out the “By the Waters” blogs.
Tea Gardens is a 1-hour-10-minute drive northeast of Newcastle and a 3-hour drive northeast of Sydney.