Known for having the best sunset location in Port Stephens, Soldiers Point offers stunning waterways and calm safe swimming beaches. You'll never want to leave. If you are thinking of buying a golf home in Soldiers Point, here are our 10 things you need to know in the area.

1. History

Soldiers Point is a suburb of the Port Stephens area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It was once called Friendship Point, where the earliest occupants of the Port Stephens area were the Aborigines of the Worimi Tribe. At the time of the White settlement, about 400 Aborigines were living in the area. Europeans first noted port Stephens in May 1770.

2. Homes

Buying a golf home in Soldiers Point will provide you with different real estate property options, from golf homes, waterfront houses to apartment units. Most of these offer spacious floor plans, ranging from 2-bedroom to 4 bedroom homes. Many of these properties offer easy access to beaches, golf courses, restaurants, and parks. 

House price ranges - $800,000 - $965,000

Unit price ranges - $495,000 - $530,000

3. Rental

Discover a selection of 1,500 rentals in Soldier Point. Choose from waterfront and water views houses, golf homes, and apartments available for holiday rental. Amenities include a swimming pool, full kitchens, spacious living quarters, a hot tub, and air conditioning perfect for families, friends, and even pets.

4. Location

Soldiers Point sits on the southwestern side of Port Stephens Harbor and has village shops, parks, and playgrounds, and the Soldiers Point Marina is located at the end of Sunset Beach. It is just a 15-minute drive from Nelson Bay.  

This golf community offers panoramic views and stunning paragraphs. It is also a perfect location for fishing and doing different activities with the whole family. 

Public Schools at Soldiers Point 

• Soldiers Point Public School 
• Tomaree High School
• Tomaree Public School

5. Weather

Temperatures in Soldiers Point are sufficiently warm year-round. The best time of year for general outdoor activities in the area is from late November to late March, with December being the most popular month. 

The warm season lasts for almost four months, from the first week of December to the second week of March, with an average daily high temperature above 77°F. The cool season lasts for three months, from the end of May to the third week of August, with an average daily high temperature below 66°F.

6. Golf Course

Residents and those buying a golf home in Soldiers Point NSW Australia need to look no further for golf. This golf community has Nelson Bay Golf Club, Pacific Dunes Golf Club, and Horizons Golf Resort. 

Nelson Bay Golf Club 

Is located in the center of Nelson Bay, just walking distance from the CBD, and is set on the skirt of the Tomaree National Park, making it home to different wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and native birds. Nelson Bay Golf Club has an impressive 27-hole golf course on 175 acres of challenging tree-lined fairways. 

Facilities in the clubhouse include functions rooms, Bluewater Grill Restaurant, Halfway house, Sports bar, cafe/lounge and balconies, Pro-Shop, and swimming pool. 

Pacific Dunes Golf Club 

Is an international standard 18-hole championship course with two distinct nines interwoven among natural lakes, wetlands, and shady anglophones. Pacific Dunes in Port Stephens was ranked number 26 in Golf Digest's  Australia's top 100 golf courses for its challenging fairways. Designed by James Wilcher, Greg Norman's lead designer in the Australian region with almost a decade of experience. 

Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, parks, gardens, multiple walking trails, a golf shop, and the Greenhouse. 

The 18-hole “Pacific Dunes Golf Club” course features 6,403 meters of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. It has a slope rating of 132 on Bermuda grass.

Horizons Golf Resort

Is a stunning and popular 18-hole championship course located in Salamander Bay and was designed by golf architects Graham Marsh and Ross Watson. Horizons has attracted some of the best professional golfers in the world, hosting the ALPG Players Championship, Men's NSW Open, and the Men's ANZ Championship. 

Facilities include a Pro Shop, Yamaha motorized carts, Cafe and Bar, Function Centre, driving range, and practice green. The 18-hole “Horizons Golf Resort” course in Salamander Bay features 6,192 yards from the longest tees for a par of 72. It has a slope rating of 139 on Bermuda grass.

7. Mariana

For those buying a golf home in Soldiers Point NSW Australia, this neighborhood offers an award-winning marina with state-of-the-art facilities and restaurants that attract yachts worldwide and is a marina for the annual Sail Port Stephens regatta. Jetties on either side of the point provide different fishing and moorings, with easy access to boat ramps for all types and sizes of craft.

8. Activities and Attraction

There are many popular places to visit in Soldier Point, and you will never run out of things to do once you buy a golf house in the area. From fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, and more, the activities are endless. You could also check out these popular attractions in the area once you have settled in. 

• Tomaree National Park
• Anchorage Marina Port Stephens 
• Worimi Conservation Lands 
• Gan Gan Hill Lookout
• Myall Lakes National Park 
• Mount Tomaree

9. Place to Eat

There are many great places to dine in Soldiers Point, whether you are eating with family or friends, or planning a special event such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, conferences, and seminars; this golf community can help you. 

Here are some places you can check out:

• Soldiers Point Bowling Club 
• Soldiers Point Marina 
• The Deck Cafe Restaurant 
• Bannisters Port Stephens
• The Point Restaurant
• Rick Stein at Bannisters Point Stephens
• Terrace Bar Bannisters Port Stephens

10. House Market

Median golf houses in Soldiers Point sells at $878,000 for houses to $530,000 for units, up 31.1% annually. It takes on average 74 days to sell, with vendor discounting at -0.04%. Soldiers Point has seen a compound growth rate of 6.6% for golf houses and 3.3% for units for the past five years. Check out what golf properties are for sale in Soldiers Point, NSW, Australia.