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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.
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