Located in One Mile, Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a 4-minute drive from Toboggan Hill Park and 5 minutes from Salamander Bay Square. .This campground is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Nelson Bay Golf Club and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fly Point Marine Reserve.
Fly Point Marine Reserve - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
West Nelson Bay - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Satra Coffee Co. - 8 min drive
Crest Birubi Beach - 7 min drive
Anna Bay - 5 min drive
Soul Origin - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
About this property
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This campground also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a meal at Fat Possum Cafe or snacks in the campground's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Fat Possum Cafe - Onsite café.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Restaurants on site
Fat Possum Cafe
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dining
A coffee shop/cafe
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Services and conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Housekeeping available once per stay
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Tour and ticket assistance
Vending machine
Things to do
Whale watching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
40 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property is also known as
Port Stephens Treescape Motel One Mile
Port Stephens Treescape Motel
Port Stephens Treescape One Mile
Port Stephens Treescape
Port Stephens Treescape Campground One Mile
Port Stephens Treescape Campground
Port Stephens Treescape Campsite One Mile
Port Stephens Treescape Campsite
Stephens Treescape Campsite
Port Stephens Treescape
Port Stephens Koala Sanctury
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Campsite
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary One Mile
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Campsite One Mile
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 214 reviews
10 - Excellent
152
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 214 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 214 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Madeline
Dec 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room, clean, spacious and wonderful air con. Very cool to stay on the sanctuary
The Glamping tent was well equipped with mini bar , tea & coffee and milk. THe bathroom ammenities were excellent with white fluffy towels and the bed was possibly the best I have ever slept in. The free morning tour was enjoyable and informative and the staff were all friendly and happy. we enjoyed our stay Thank you.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Antony
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Get family holiday
Antony
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caryn
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful gardens and environment to walk around. Clean . Beautiful pool area, Accomadation stunning. Staff very friendly and approachable.
Caryn
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tai
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great family location
Tai
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay, our second time and we’d gladly return again!
Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julia
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room was great although the tented villas looked fab wish we had booked one of those !
Nice swimming pool area
Handy to use washing machine
And obviously the highlight are the Koalas ❤️
Julia
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carlie
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well set out as a koala sanctuary and very accommodating . Tents have everything you would have or need in a 5 star motel room
Carlie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Absolutely wonderful highly recommend
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Wai Li
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good to stay
Wai Li
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We thoroughlu enjoyed our stay at the koala sanctuary. The accommodation was exceptionally clean, comfortable amd well equipped. The staff were enthusiastic, pleasant and knowledgable. Nelson and Anna Bay are beautiful beaches nearby and we enjoyed our dolohon cruise and visit Tamoora natioan park. It was great to support the excellent work done by the centre by staying here. Highly recommended
Simon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chantal
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation is excellent, comfortable, clean and cheerful.
The surrounds landscape gardens are beautiful and interesting.
have already recommended this Sanctuary to our friends.
Chantal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William
Jan 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The accomodation and communication upon arrival was great
William
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Maree
Jan 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Koalas
Ann-Maree
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarajane
Mar 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful serene property
Sarajane
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Simply blissful
Wonderful stay. Brilliant service, spacious, updated and well equipped rooms, and of course, the koalas!
Nicola
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kerry
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice weekend stay.
We enjoyed staying at the Sanctuary. The staff were all attentive and friendly. We liked the tour of the Koala hospital and Skywalk.
Kerry
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very friendly staff, comfortable room, great infrastructure rescuing and caring for Koalas
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was very good except we had no internet connection
Friendly ,professional and lovely staff, clean and warm room and great opportunity to know more about koalas❤️
Natalia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Nov 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant work undertaken at the koala sanctuary. Absolutely captured our hearts; we cannot wait to go back. We loved every minute of our stay
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing to be in amongst nature, with access to the koala sanctuary itself. Beautiful grounds. Clean and spacious room and with nice touches of a continental breakfast provided. Friendly staff.
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danny
Oct 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff.
Comfortable accommodation.
Great guided tour of the koala sanctuary.
Danny
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
GARY
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing
Amazing place. Glamping at a 5 star level. Plus koalas what else could you want