In short
- Port Stephens Council covers Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Anna Bay, Fingal Bay, Salamander Bay.
- Nelson Bay uses smart parking with sensors and number plate recognition.
- Pay in the Park'n'Pay app or at the meter. Residents, ratepayers and local workers can get a Park Free permit.
- A Park Free permit is available to residents, ratepayers and local business workers for smart parking areas.
- Overstaying or not paying is $140, the same across New South Wales.
- Lost dog? Port Stephens Animal Refuge, Millers Forest.
The area
Port Stephens Council covers Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Anna Bay, Fingal Bay, Salamander Bay. It is one of the council areas in Greater Newcastle, and it runs its own parking rangers for its own streets under the New South Wales road rules.
The council's parking page: www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Nelson Bay uses smart parking with sensors and number plate recognition.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Port Stephens:
- Nelson Bay town centre
- Fingal Bay
- Birubi Beach, Anna Bay
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see a ranger. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Port Stephens.
Paying and permits
Park'n'Pay is the council's payment app. Residents, ratepayers and local workers can get a Park Free permit.
A Park Free permit is available to residents, ratepayers and local business workers for smart parking areas.
How to read the signs: Newcastle parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across New South Wales, set by the NSW Government. Unpaid ones go to Revenue NSW.
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign (1P, 2P, 4P…) | $140 |
| No ticket or paid session in a Ticket/Phone zone | $140 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $140 |
| Park in a permit-only area without a permit | $140 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $235 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Newcastle parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Port Stephens Council takes impounded animals to Port Stephens Animal Refuge, Millers Forest.
Mark your pet missing on NSW Pet Registry so any vet or shelter that scans the chip sees it, and drop a lost pet pin on the map at the street it went missing from.
The full checklist, including found dogs, cats and lost property: Lost and found in Newcastle.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Port Stephens?
Nelson Bay uses smart parking with sensors and number plate recognition.
How much is a parking fine in Port Stephens?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $140 across New South Wales. See the Newcastle fines guide for the full list.
Which app do I use to pay for parking in Port Stephens?
Port Stephens Council uses Park'n'Pay. Residents, ratepayers and local workers can get a Park Free permit.
Where does Port Stephens take lost dogs?
Port Stephens Animal Refuge, Millers Forest.
Ranger near your car? You’ll know.
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