Operating your business on Council land

Businesses in Port Stephens may lease Council managed land for commercial purposes. Our parks, foreshores, beaches and bushland reserves can be leased to businesses for recreational activities, tourism and educational purposes.

We offer the use of water-based or land-based sites for businesses purposes.

These need to be in accordance with our Commercial Operators Policy.

Opportunities available

Below are commercial locations available for lease. Green sites are available, yellow sites are currently being leased but there may be an opportunity for further operators.

How to apply for an available site

Expressions of interest for commercial operators are now closed.

Select a location from the map above or identify an alternative site.

View pages 21 to 24 of our fees and charges (PDF 3MB) or search our online portal at fees.portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Complete the supporting documentation. We've provided templates below:

If you require a business plan template, please email commercialoperators@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Submit your application to commercialoperators@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Applications will be assessed by an internal review panel and successful applicants will be notified by email.

Our current operators

If you would like to add or change a listing, please email communications@portstephens.nsw.gov.au.

Locations:

  • Bill Strong Oval, Nelson Bay
  • Kindlebark Oval, Medowie
  • Kings Park, Raymond Terrace

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  • Neil Carol Park, Nelson Bay

Dates:

  • First and third Sunday of each month from 6am

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Locations:

  • Nelson Bay Foreshore Reserve, Nelson Bay
  • Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve, Shoal Bay

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Locations:

  • One Mile and Birubi Beach, Anna Bay
  • Dutchman's Beach Reserve, Nelson Bay
  • Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve, Fingal Bay

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  • Shoal Bay Boat Ramp Reserve, Shoal Bay

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  • Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay

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Location:

  • Neil Carol Park, Nelson Bay

Dates:

  • Second and fourth Sunday each month from 6am

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Location:

  • Nelson Bay Foreshore

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