ANNA BAY/BIRUBI BEACH
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THE AREA
When the sun is shining, all roads lead to Anna Bay – a stunning coastal town on the Port Stephens peninsula. Known for its giant sand dunes and seemingly endless stretch of coastline, Anna Bay and Birubi Beach is a treasure trove of outdoor activities. It's a holiday-goers dream during the summer months. Every other time, Anna Bay is a quiet haven with a wonderful sense of community and enduring love for the natural beauty that abounds.
Lifestyle
Less than an hour from Newcastle City, Anna Bay and Birubi Beach are known as the quieter side of Port Stephens, but when the weather's right, the shores of this seaside town are bustling with the adventurous.
Known for the giant Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, Anna Bay is the place for sandboarding, quad-biking, camel and horse riding, and 4WD adventures. The beaches are spectacular. The surfing is ideal and coastal views from foreshore parks are in abundance.
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Less than an hour from Newcastle City, Anna Bay and Birubi Beach are known as the quieter side of Port Stephens, but when the weather's right, the shores of this seaside town are bustling with the adventurous.
Known for the giant Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, Anna Bay is the place for sandboarding, quad-biking, camel and horse riding, and 4WD adventures. The beaches are spectacular. The surfing is ideal and coastal views from foreshore parks are in abundance.
Then there are the rock pools and marine life; swim and snorkel among sea life or sit back at Iris Moore Reserve and watch the humpback whales on their annual migration. And just as there are plenty of picnic facilities at Iris Moore Reserve, there's plenty of space to roam for the whole family at Robinson Reserve; a sprawling playground, a skate park and Birubi off-leash dog beach.
Anna Bay Village is centred around a well-connected community. The village may be small with a handful of shopfronts, but locals are never left wanting. Farmgate produce is plentiful, and with Nelson Bay a few minutes down the road, locals have their pick of three major supermarkets, cafes and waterfront dining.
Naturally beautiful, Anna Bay may be home to some of Port Stephen's star attractions – Birubi Beach and the sand dunes – but this seaside gem is a tranquil coastal town that loves to live life on its own terms.
Neighbours
Anna Bay's beachside location and easy-going lifestyle have retirees to sea-changers falling head over heels for this seaside town. And although the village is on the smaller side, it does little to detract from the natural playground. Holiday-makers and day-trippers come in droves, especially when the weekends and summer months roll around.
Neighbours
Anna Bay's beachside location and easy-going lifestyle have retirees to sea-changers falling head over heels for this seaside town. And although the village is on the smaller side, it does little to detract from the natural playground. Holiday-makers and day-trippers come in droves, especially when the weekends and summer months roll around.
Area features
SAND DUNES
Anna Bay's star attraction is the largest moving sanding dunes in the southern hemisphere; the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes which reach heights of up to 40-metres and slopes of 60-degrees. Part of the Worimi Conservation Lands, this stretch of coastline is an adventurer's dream. Whatever your pace is, there's a way to explore them; sandboarding, camel and horse riding, hiking, quad biking and 4WD.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Anna Bay is home to the famous Birubi Beach – the gateway to The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. Year-round, the patrolled Birubi Beach and One Mile Beach are just as popular with surfers as it is with four-wheel drivers.
PARKLANDS
From Iris Moore Reserve, with its stunning coastal views and picnic facilities, to family-friendly Robinson Reserve and dog-friendly Birubi Point, Anna Bay shines with its coastal parks.
