Soldiers Point NSW 2317 (Pop 1 100) 

Soldiers Point is a scenic Port Stephens community 204 km north of Sydney. Originally called Friendship Point, its current name derives from the soldiers stationed here in 1820s for the purpose of capturing escaped convicts. Soldiers Point sits on Tomaree Peninsula and is a popular holiday spot for those enticed by the excellent swimming, boating and fishing - particularly from its two jetties. The beach is unpatrolled and does not allow dogs or 4WDs.

Visitor Information Centre: 259 Soldiers Point Rd, Salamander Bay. Tel (02) 4982 7211.

Airport:
Newcastle Airport (NTL) – Williamtown RAAF Base, off Nelson Bay Rd, Williamtown. Tel (02) 4928 9800. (31 km s-w).

Hospitals:
Health Service, Trevally St, Nelson Bay. Tel (02) 4984 0700 (10 km east) or John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights. Tel (02) 4921 3000. (63 km s-w).