Hawks Nest

Where the lakes flow into the river

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Hawks Nest

Where the river spills into the port

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Hawks Nest

Where the port meets the ocean

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Hawks Nest

Where the surf's up all year round

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Hawks Nest

Where the coffee beckons at sunrise

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DON'T WAIT FOR SUMMER - WE'RE HERE ALL YEAR ROUND!

Hawks Nest

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Enjoy Hawks Nest! Surrounded by natural beauty an steeped in a village atmosphere Hawks Nest is a seaside village bordered by the ocean to the east and Port Stephens to the south. As a seaside village, Hawks Nest has the distinct beauty often associated with coastal destinations. Spectacular sunrises over pure white beaches. Sparkling ocean waters on a clear summer’s day. The sound of rolling surf along pristine beaches. On a perfect day you can walk seemingly endless sand dunes under wide blue skies.

As a riverside village Tea Gardens has its own special delights. Piping hot coffee on…

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Fun Facts

Hawks Nest Fun Facts

1. The Singing Bridge built over the Myall River between Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens ‘sings’ when there is a strong south-west wind.

2. The Jean Shaw Koala Reserve is located at the Northeast of the Singing Bridge. Perhaps the Koalas cross the bridge to visit their families for a picnic.

3. Matt Lauder, designed the local golf course. He was a professional golfer and the nephew of Sir Harry Lauder, a Scottish singer and comedian who was knighted in 1919.

4. Public transport to Hawks Nest is available daily.

5. The name Hawks Nest came from the navigational marker for the entrance to Port Stephens which was the large nest of a hawk.

6. Hawks' nests are made from pine needles, sticks, bark, and soft leaves and can be 70-90cm wide!

7. You can enjoy a picnic and views over Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens from the Lions Park Lookout on Myall Way (Tea Gardens Road).

8. The local Worimi people welcomed five shipwrecked convicts in 1790 who they believed were ancestors returning from the dead (explains their pale skin). They were the first Europeans to arrive in the area.