Port Stephens is the most unspoilt and attractive holiday area on the New South Wales coast, the deep, calm waters of the huge harbour are protected by two large volcanic headlands and fringed by superb white beaches. The harbour which is over two and a half times larger than Sydney's, attracts dolphins, whales and most of the action with a plethora of water sports on offer However, there are many land-based activities and attractions as well catering for a wide range of holiday makers. Nelson Bay is the main anchorage of the port and between it and the nearby townships of Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, Anna Bay, and Soldiers Point there are plenty of different kinds of accommodation, places to eat (unsurprisingly seafood is the speciality), wineries, and a variety of art galleries and craft markets. The Nelson Bay side of the harbour also gives the best access to the large koala colony at Lemon Tree Passage, Tomaree National Park and Stockton Beach. Tomaree National Park is a 900 hectare area of golden beaches, forest and coastal heath popular with surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. In Spring the park bursts into colour with incredible numbers of blooming wildflowers. Further south-west, Stockton Beach is a spectacular sand-dune expanse (the largest in the Southern Hemisphere) where you can view the wreck of the Sygna and abandoned World War II lines of defence.