Port Stephens tops the list of beach getaways. It has 26 golden beaches, numerous vast blue bays and many pretty inlets. The region also has over 150 bottlenose dolphins which gets it the title, "Dolphin Capital of Australia". The Blue Water Paradise lets you swim with the dolphins too. It also is a perfect place to enjoy water sports like diving and snorkeling, swimming and surfing, sailing and ferry rides. If you enjoy adventure sports more, you could try quad-biking and sand-boarding at Stockton Sand Dunes or horse-riding through the bush. The fresh seafood and local wineries and breweries make the stay more pleasurable. The best way to get to Port Stephens is to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge by car. There are taxis and buses that help you get around. You have an option to hire a car too.