Drive two and a half hours north of Sydney, into one of NSW's most spectacular coastal pockets, and Nelson Bay reveals itself as the beating heart of Port Stephens.
Pauline Morrissey is a freelance writer at Domain. With a strong background in lifestyle and home trends, she focuses on topics such as architecture, real estate, and travel, contributing feature stories and destination guides to various publications. Morrissey has been featured in notable outlets including Brisbane Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age.













