Nelson Bay has some of the best shore dives in NSW and attracts scuba divers keen to photograph the varied macro sea life at the sites of Fly Point and Halifax. The following dive shops offer gear rental, tank refill, and diving courses.
There is a colony of resident dolphins that can be seen from the beaches or from the popular cruises that leave from Nelson Bay.
whale watching
Whale watching cruises leave from Nelson Bay and are well worth it in the seasons that humpbacks pass by May to November. You may also see dolphins and penguins. There is a variety of vessels and price ranges to choose from at the marina.