There are more events happening in Port Stephens this weekend than you can poke a stick at.
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If you are looking for an event to attend, or something to keep the kids entertained, why not consider one of these activities.
Fire and Rescue NSW annual Open Day
Saturday, May 20
Raymond Terrace and Salamander Bay fire stations will be open to the community between 10am and 2pm on Saturday for Fire and Rescue NSW’s annual Open Day.
Families are encouraged to head along, meet the firefighters in their community and learn more about fire prevention.
Step Back into King Street Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 20
The Step Back into King Street Heritage Festival returns to Raymond Terrace for a third year.
The event will run from 10am to 3pm and feature activities celebrating a bygone era.
This year, the old Richardson and Scully building (formerly the Newcastle University Aquatic Centre) will be open to the public for the first time in years.
Port Stephens Triathlon
Saturday, May 20
The event will run from 6.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday.
It will involve road closures and speed restrictions around One Mile and Anna Bay.
The bike course will affect residents in Gan Gan Road and Frost Road while the run course will affect residents in Koala Place, Eucalyptus Drive, Melaleuca Drive and Casuarina Close.
Poetry Cafe
Saturday, May 20
That winter favourite, Poetry Cafe, returns to Fingal Bay On Saturday.
Poetry Cafe aims to showcase the work of poets from near and far, experienced or not, at the open mic event.
Equally, people can simply sit back and enjoy.
Special guests include Gillian Swain and Janette Hoppe.
Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships
Sunday, May 21
About 50 competitors and officials from across Australia will converge on Port Stephens for the Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships.
Tilligerry Motorama
Sunday, May 21
Organisers are tipping a record number of vintage, classic and custom-made cars and motorbikes will turn out for the 2017 Tilligerry Motorama.
Cars entering the motorama are asked to begin filing in at 7am.
The public can attend for a gold coin donation from 10am.
Wallaroo State Forest Fun Run – Cancelled
Sunday, May 21
Course damage has forced organisers of the Wallaroo State Forest Fun Run to cancel the event for the second time in its 30-year history.
It was meant to be held on Sunday.
Whale Watching
Humpback whales have begun arriving in Port Stephens.
There are a number of land-based spots you can visit to whale watch, including:
The Tomaree Head Summit Walk, which is considered one of the top 10 panoramic views in Australia.
The Port’s beaches and foreshores also offer good whale-watching, especially from Boat Harbour (accessed from Iluka Reserve), Anna Bay and Fisherman's Bay.
Barry Park in Fingal Bay. This park has a dedicated whale watching platform.