Directions to Run Port Stephens
Transport
How to get there
Port Stephens is a coastal town in the Shoal Bay region, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney.
Race HQ is located at Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve in Nelson Bay.
By Car
From Sydney (185km)
Port Stephens is a 2.5 hour drive north of Sydney along the M1 Motorway. At the end of the M1, turn right at the roundabout, following the sign ‘Hexham & Pacific Highway’ (BP service station and Hungry Jacks will be on your next left). The road will veer to the right and merge with the New England Highway after which you should merge to the left lane taking the sign ‘Taree & Pacific Highway’, which will direct you over the Hexham Bridge. Look for the sign ‘Next Exit Richardson Road – Raymond Terrace/Nelson Bay’ to get to Nelson Bay. You continue along Richardson Road, following the Nelson Bay signs, until you reach your destination.
From Newcastle (58km)
Race HQ is about 0.5 hour drive north of Newcastle along B63/Nelson Bay Road. In Newcastle West, take Hunter St to Stewart Ave/A43. Then follow A43 and B63 to Church St in Nelson Bay. Continue on Church St until you reach your destination.
Nearest Airport
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport located about 0.5 hour away. Newcastle Airport hosts direct flights to and from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Ballina/Byron, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, Lord Howe Island, Port Macquarie, Cairns (seasonal) and Dubbo. International seasonal flights operate to and from Auckland.
Parking & Transport
Due to the limited road closures for this event, parking is available around the event site on Victoria Parade. This is paid parking ONLY. There is no Transport or specific parking areas for this event.
Please ensure that you are aware of any changed traffic conditions on the Road Closures page. For final details, please check in at the end of August 2026.
