Take a cruise around Port Stephens bay, explore the waterways by sea kayak or visit one of the nearby surf beaches. Enjoy the freshest local seafood at Merretts restaurant and finish it off with a nightcap at the Captains bar or with a romantic stroll along the seawall before you retire to your accommodation.

Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens has been designed to make the most of its absolute waterfront location. The retreat has been built in the style of a cosy fishing village and accommodation is housed in four interlinked guesthouses lining the marina's edge. With 80 luxury hotel rooms, Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens is large enough to provide great guest facilities but small enough to retain an intimate, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Accommodation at Peppers Anchorage
All rooms and suites at Peppers Anchorage have their own balcony or verandah, almost all with unobstructed views over the sparkling waters of Port Stephens. Intimate guest lounges are found on both levels of two accommodation guest houses and there are several reception rooms in the main building, where guests can relax on the comfortable sofas, play billiards and enjoy the stunning views of the bay.

Queen Anchorage Room Available in Deluxe queen with ensuite bathroom. Interconnecting rooms with Anchorage Twins are also available. There is one Anchorage Queen designed for disabled guests.

Captain Suite Executive queen-size suites with separate lounge room, guest bathroom and ensuite bathroom.

Loft Suite Unique cosy suites with mezzanine queen or king bedrooms, dormer windows and a downstairs lounge room and balcony. Bathrooms feature baths with spa jets.

Master Suite - An executive suite with 180-degree panoramic views of Port Stephens. The suite includes a king-size bedroom, lounge, dining area, main marble bathroom with double sized spa and additional guest bathroom. It also interconnects with a twin room to form a family suite.

Accommodation Facilities

• Private balcony/porch with outdoor furniture • STD/ISD phone systems • Minibars • Remote control television • Tea and coffee making facilities • Hairdryers • Iron/ironing board • Individual control air-conditioner

• Complimentary grooming items • Refrigerator in all rooms • 240/110V electrical points • Bedside alarm clocks • Video on demand • Cable television • Broadband access • All rooms are non-smoking

Dining at Peppers Anchorage Merretts Restaurant - Overlooking Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens marina and boardwalk, Merretts restaurant is renowned for its innovative menu rich in the freshest seafood Port Stephens has to offer. An extensive choice of non-seafood options, an all-day dining cafe menu and comprehensive vegetarian menu are also available.

Everyday, Merretts restaurant serves a lavish 2 course lunch with a seasonal menu including a complimentary glass of wine. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, Peppers Anchorage also serves a delicious high tea of sandwiches, pastries, scones with jam and cream and devonshire tea or coffee.

Guest Services and Facilities

• Massage • Beauty treatments • Mountain bikes • Airport transfers • Concierge • Room service • Laundry/valet service • Courier service mail and postal facilities

• Car rental and limousine service • Babysitting • Conference and meeting facilities • Internet access • Facsimile • Typing • Photocopying • Secretarial services including word-processing

Peppers Anchorage Functions Facilities
Conferences
Located right on the waters' edge in the beautiful Nelson Bay region, Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens offers a unique seaside venue ideal for conferences and executive retreats.

• 80 guest rooms with private balconies and most with sea views
• 4 main meeting rooms with capacity for up to 160 delegates
• 5 syndicate rooms, all with natural light
• Full business centre
• Presentation equipment
• Broadband and wireless Internet access in main conference rooms
• Unique team building and training programmes
• 2½ hour drive north of Sydney on the F3

Team Building
Peppers Corporate Cooking School - Peppers is renowned for it's superb food - and at many of our retreats and resorts we run corporate cooking school programs that can be simply fun for your delegates or a very real teambuilding exercise. Learn the secrets of a Peppers Executive Chef whilst enhancing team performance in areas such as communication, leadership, negotiation and time management. And of course the "proof is well and truly in the pudding".

Corporate Dolphin Program - ODB Consulting specialise in organisational change integrating the latest trends in areas such as leadership training, stress management, strategic palnning and team building, with oceanic adventures including sailing, snorkelling, canoeing, scuba diving and contact with wild dolphins to create a powerful catalyst for learning new ways of being and doing. Australian School of Mountaineering - In addition to their specialist mountaineering and wilderness training courses and tours, ASM offer a wide range of corporate outdoor experiential training including teamwork development, leadership training, executive survival, personal development and intensive management training. Activities include abseiling, canyoning, high and low ropes courses and unique events such as the ASM 'Operation Top Flight' and Mission Impossible. Corporate Kendo - Dimensional Thinkings Corporate Kendo is the explosive art of Japanese Fencing which can be done indoors or outdoors and is a powerful team building activity with a difference. It allows individuals to explore their level of trust, commitment and focus within their team. Individuals learn the importance of 'self-reliance' and the attributes that are needed to exhibit this frame of mind. Sand Safaris Adventure Tours - Stockton Beach is the largest sand dune mass in the Southern Hemisphere and is a playground of activity for the adventurous at heart. Sand Safaris offer fun adventures of the sand dunes by quad-bike or 4WD including exploration of WWII sites, the shipwreck, digging for pippis and an exhilarating sand boarding adventure. Sailing Regattas - A fantastic team building experience for your team. Delegates are divided into teams where they need to work together to win the race. Our chef can also organise a packed lunch and selection of beverages so you can make a day of it. Hike to Tomaree Headland - The view from Tomaree Headland at the entry to Port Stephens is nothing short of spectacular. We can organise guided walks with one of our team members. For a less arduous climb, there is an enjoyable bushwalk on Corlette Headland behind Peppers Anchorage or you can stroll along the beach adjacent to us. Horse Riding - Saddle up for a 2-3 hour guided horse ride through the lush bushland and along the gorgeous beaches of Port Stephens. Rides are appropriate for beginners through to more experienced riders. On the water - Port Stephens is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt water ways on the eastern seaboard of Australia - and there's no better way for your delegates to enjoy their stay at Peppers Anchorage than on the water. The range of activities is almost endless from dolphin and whale watching to sailing charters, snorkelling and scuba diving to surfing and fishing. Corporate Adrenalin - Team development programmes and conference break-outs based on real adventure experiences. IGNITION can be all encompassing - involving facilitators, trainers, or simply a team experience to excite and unite your conference.

Weddings
With luxury accommodation, superb food and wine, and Peppers' combination of uniquely Australian style and genuinely friendly service, Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens is the perfect venue for a seaside wedding reception.

Peppers Anchorage offers the perfect waterfront wedding venue with two elegant function rooms for receptions of up to 100 guests, each room taking full advantage of the fantastic sea views. Alternatively, garden ceremonies on the beautiful grounds of the retreat can be arranged. The experienced wedding co-ordinators will assist you in every way in making your day special.

Location
Corlette Point Road, Corlette, Port Stephens, New South Wales

• Peppers Anchorage is a 2½ hour drive north from Sydney
• Direct flights to Newcastle Airport (Williamtown) are available from Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. Transfers can be organised for the 25 minute drive from Newcastle Airport to Peppers Anchorage (can be arranged in conjunction with your accommodation package)
• Seaplane charter flights from Sydney (Rose Bay or Palm Beach) to Peppers Anchorage (can be arranged in conjunction with your accommodation package)