EMERGENCY CONTACT

Business Hours 9am-5pm: 0466 188 982
After Hours (emergencies only): Helen Bragg - 0498 466 138
Should you have any urgent concerns during your stay, please contact our manager Helen. Please note, this is Helen's personal number and we kindly ask that guests be mindful to use for emergencies only. 

DEPOSIT & BREAKAGES

Please report any breakages or damage to our management team immediately. We require credit card details to hold as bond for the duration of your stay. Please know that no funds will be held or charges made to this card without notifying you first.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT 

To create a smooth transition between guest stays particularly during busy periods, we ask that you please leave the premises as you found it. (ie. bbq clean, bins emptied, dishwashers unpacked, etc.) Keys are to be left in the lockbox located on site. To allow our cleaners enough time between stays, we kindly as that you adhere to the check in and check-out times as follows unless pre-arranged in writing with our management team.

CHECK-IN: From 2.00pm
CHECK-OUT: Before 10.00am

LOCKBOX Codes

Lockbox codes and locations will be sent to you via email 1 week prior to arrival. Please ensure you check your email.

WI-FI PASSWORDS

Network: Salt One
Password: sandytoes1

Network: Salt Two
Password: sandytoes2

Network: Salt Three
Password: sandytoes3

GETTING HERE

Our address is 83 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay NSW 2303.
If you are arriving by plane, the closest airport is Newcastle Airport at Williamtown, a 30min drive from Salt. Hire cars, taxi’s, buses & ubers are all available from the airport. Nelson Bay Taxi’s number is (02) 4984 6699. Please ask our management team if you would like us to arrange a transfer for you.

PARKING SALT ONE

Two tandem car spaces on the LEFT side of the carport have been allocated for Salt One. The driveway to access these is the first driveway on the right off Shoal Bay Avenue. Please note this is a shared driveway and we ask that you be considerate of other guests when parking.

PARKING SALT TWO

Two tandem car spaces on the RIGHT side of the carport have been allocated for Salt Two. The driveway to access these is the first driveway on the right off Shoal Bay Avenue. Please note this is a shared driveway and we ask that you be considerate of other guests when parking.

PARKING SALT THREE

There is driveway parking allocated for Salt Three guests accessed via the second driveway on the right off Shoal Bay Avenue.

SALT THREE

GROCCERIES

We are entirely self-contained accommodation. We provide all sundry items like toilet paper, and include a small selection of basic grocceries to get you started, tea & coffee, cooking oil, salt & pepper etc. however you will need to bring your own groceries. The nearest supermarket is the small IGA at Shoal Bay, just 500m down the road. For a bigger selection there is a Woolworths and other specialty stores in Nelson Bay town centre just a 5 minute drive. If you’re short on time, we suggest making the most of the Woolworths Click & Collect or home delivery service. Pre-order your grocceries online, then pick them up from Nelson Bay Woolworths on your way past or arrange deliver have your grocceries delivered direct to you after you arrive.

INFANT COT, HIGHCHAIR & TRAVEL PRAM:

Each space has a high chair, a Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot and Butterfly Travel pram for use during your stay. (Please note: for safety reasons thre is no linen provided for infant cots. These are to be supplied by guests)

BEACH TOWELS

Don’t forget your beach towels! We provide bath towels but unfortunately they can get quite sand logged if used on the beach. These are for use in our bathrooms only and are to remain on the property at all times.

RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS

During the Summer months, it’s advisable to book ahead at some of the more popular restaurants. We recommend making a reservation for breakfast at The Little Nel or In-House Kitchen and dinner at the Atmos Shoal Bay or Rick Stein's at Bannisters.

Extras you might like to bring

SURFBOARDS & BODYBOARDS
There are loads of great surfing beaches in the area. The closest are Zennith & Box Beach. Fingal, One Mile and Birubi Beaches are a 10-15min drive away.

FISHING RODS
Shoal Bay Jetty and beach, Corlette and the breakwall at Nelson Bay are just a few popular spots! Avoid no go zones like Fly Point Fish Sanctuary. Don’t forget!... unless you are a child (or an adult assisting a child) you will need a NSW Recreational Fishing Licence, which you can easily apply for online at www.service.nsw.gov.au

BIKES & SCOOTERS
There are a number of cycle ways around the area. The closest path can be easily accessed from the cul-de-sac end of Shoal Bay Avenue. It’s a beautiful scenic ride out to Fingal Bay. Local hire is also available.

BOATS & JET SKIS
The area is renowned for it’s beautiful waterways. Maps and tidal information are available via rms.nsw.gov.au The closest two boat ramps are Shoal Bay and Little Beach Reserve. Both are approximately 1km away. Local hire is also available.

SUP BOARDS & KAYAKS
The gentle waters of the bay are perfect for kayaking or stand up paddleboarding. We highly recommend a sunrise session on the water! Local hire is also available.