Tea Gardens

 town, village

The two towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are to be found on the estuary of the Myall River on the northern side of Port Stephens, a one hour drive from Newcastle and two and half hours north of Sydney. Nearby is the Myall Lakes National Park which covers an area of 44,000 hectares, including 10,125 hectares of lakes.

Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are connected by the Singing Bridge that spans the Myall River, about 3500 people reside here, who along with the many visitors to the area enjoy a wealth of interests, including fishing, both river and sea. Sporting activities such as windsurfing, golf, tennis, swimming, bowls and croquet are popular. Arts and craft abound. The pristine beaches are very popular. Swimmers and surfers love Bennetts Beach. Whilst the calmer water of Jimmys Beach is great for swimming and digging in the sand, providing a great opportunity for relaxation for families.