Services

Animals and pets

Owning a pet is a rewarding experience, but it's important to know your responsibilities. Find out how to register and microchip your pet, what your responsibilities are in caring for your animal and information about our refuge services.

Cemeteries

Our cemeteries are peaceful places for interment and quiet remembrance of your loved ones. Find out the relevant information you will need here.

Community safety

It's everybody's job to keep Port Stephens safe for our community and those who visit. Get information on alcohol-free areas, what we are doing about preventing crime and what you can do to help with Graffiti.

Dog parks

Port Stephens has numerous parks and reserves where dogs may be exercised off-lead. Find out where you can exercise your dogs on or off lead and the dog prohibited areas.

Dinghy, kayak and canoe storage

If you store your dingy, kayak or canoe on a council reserve you will need to register it with Port Stephens Council.

Emergency

Get information on what to do before, during and after an emergency in Port Stephens. Our disaster dashboard also provides up-to-date information when in an emergency situation.

Fees and charges

Council charges and recovers approved fees for any services it provides — all fees are outlined in our schedule of fees and charges.

Library

Visit the library to view our large collection of print and online resources, access technology including free Internet and Wi-Fi, or join us at one of our programs, activities and events for children and adults.

Pathway plans

Pathway plans show existing footpaths and shared paths throughout Port Stephens. These plans help us prioritise construction and to apply for funding for pathway connections and missing links.

Projects and works

Rates and payments

Find out how to pay your rates in a way that is convenient for you. There's also information on rate charges, how to apply for a pensioner concession or financial hardship, and how to change your address with Council.

Roads and pathways

We maintain roads in Port Stephens. Find out about road closures, maintenance, construction and safety on our roads.

Smart Parking

We are committed to safety and accessibility in Port Stephens through parking regulations. Find out what parking options there are in Port Stephens and get information on Smart Parking.

Thrive Kids

Thrive Kids offers a range of childcare options across the Hunter region to suit your needs - including family day care, out of school hours and vacation care, plus our mobile preschool. Backed by Port Stephens Council, Thrive Kids offers quality childcare services you can trust.

Waste and recycling

Find everything you need to know about waste and recycling services in Port Stephens. Access the A-Z guide for disposing of items, book a kerbside collection, check our green waste events, report litter and illegal dumping, and discover waste education programs and local disposal facilities.