Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest

The two towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are to be found on the estuary of the Myall River on the northern side of Port Stephens, a one hour drive from Newcastle and two and half hours north of Sydney. Nearby is the Myall Lakes National Park which covers an area of 44,000 hectares in which can be found 10,125 hectares of lakes.

Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are connected by the Singing Bridge that spans the Myall River, they are home to some 3500 residents, who along with the many visitors to the area enjoy a wealth of interests of fishing, both river and sea, golfing and other sporting activities such as  tennis, swimming, bowls, croquet. Other activities such as Arts and Craft abound. The pristine beaches, Bennetts Beach and Jimmys Beach, provide a great opportunity for relaxation by Mums and Dads whilst the kids dig in the sand or swimming the surf of Bennett's Beach or play in the safe waters of Jimmy’s Beach.

Community and Tourist Information Service

This website has been prepared to provide a service to our local community and visitors to our town and gives details of Hotels, Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Real Estate Agents, Restaurants and Café, Doctors and Health Services and many others.

Community Groups throughout the two towns are listed together with Contact names and telephone numbers.

For details of any Events or Activities that may be planned please

click the link -  Community Notice Board.

Enjoy your virtual visit to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest and learn all we have to offer.

Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest Community Information Service

Cycle the Myall - click to download Cycle Booklet