An eco-friendly welcome
Welcome to EcoNetwork Port Stephens, a not-for-profit and 100% volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the interest of all who treasure and want to preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of our Port Stephens estuary, peninsulas and rural hinterland.
Featured Events
JULY BUSH REGEN with Friends of Tomaree NP
July 5 @ 8:30 am - July 25 @ 8:30 amWALK: Raspberry Gully Loop, Newcastle area
August 6Port Stephens – a land formed by fire and ice (presentation)
August 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pmWALK: Tomaree Coastal Walk: Samurai-Boulder Bay circuit, Tomaree National Park
August 24 @ 12:00 pm
Port Stephens contains diverse landscapes including native forests, sand dunes, mangroves and wetlands as well as unique offshore reefs, islands and marine habitats. Our local community has the challenge to protect these natural assets from the ongoing pressures of unsustainable development, tourism and water-based activities.
EcoNetwork Port Stephens, in partnership with many local affiliated groups and businesses, is also closely involved with current statewide, national and global environmental emergencies such as habitat destruction, climate change and plastic pollution.
Join us and enjoy sharing your experiences, expanding your knowledge and contributing to the healthy and happy environment that is Port Stephens.
Our Network in Action
Beach erosion Conroy Park and Corlette Beach
Conroy Park ~ another example of sand and tree loss! Is a denuded coastline our future before action is taken? We are all feeling climate impacts in so many ways, … Read more
Tomaree Coastal Walk ~ Birubi Point Aboriginal Place to One Mile Beach
Journey with us, as our NPA Bushwalk group, explored the diverse scenery and story from Birubi Point Aboriginal Place to One Mile Beach Read more
Coastal Forest regen at One Mile Headland, Tomaree Coast Walk
A community of fantastic people gather to at various events to gradually manage invasive weeds on the Tomaree Coastal Walk at One Mile / Morna Point Headland Read more
Fingal bushcare making a difference
Friends of Tomaree National Park’s newest team is at Fingal Bay. They’re gradually building and have already made inroads managing invasive weeds along this part of the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
South Tomaree Community Association
South Tomaree Community Association Inc is a not-for-profit organisation representing the people and communities living in the 2316 postcode area of the Tomaree peninsula (including Anna Bay, Boat Harbour, Fishermans Bay, One Mile, Bobs Farm and Taylors Beach). Read more
EcoUpdate Highlights
EcoUpdate: July 2025
Stories of NSW icon the blue groper, the ongoing saga of coastal erosion, a journey along our scenic coastal walk, the controversial Shoal Bay carpark, the alarming State of the Environment and a bumper on marine web links are all part of our July EcoUpdate. You will find ample of interest of what Port Stephens has been up to lately in this issue. Read more
Eastern Blue Groper, a NSW coastal icon
Eastern Blue Gropers are slow growing and long lived wrasse with an amazing sex life. They’re a NSW icon, a snorkellers and divers favourite, though being particularly vulnerable to fishing they are now temporarily protected. Read more
Cats are a threat to Australian wildlife species
Cats have been implicated in mammal extinctions and threaten more than 100 Australian wildlife species. Local councils currently have no powers to contain a cat. EcoNetwork submitted to NSW government to amend legislation Read more
We again call to protect critical corridors in Fleet Street’s Stoney Ridge Reserve
Development application associated with 4 & 8 Fleet St, includes widening and hardening a sensitive fire trail where endangered species are present and degrades Thi important Stoney Ridge Reserve. we believe feasible alternatives exist. Read more
Port Stephens – A Great Place to be a Frog!
Port Stephens – A Great Place to be a Frog! by Grant Webster (PhD Candidate; University of New England) The Fingal Bay Wetlands – a semi-permanent swamp with a dense … Read more
Sustainable Living
Shoal Bay carpark ~ finding a better balance between nature, development and community consultation
Shoal Bay carpark ~ finding a better balance between nature, … Read more
NSW State of the Environment Report “Truly Alarming”
Environment in Freefall: NSW State of the Environment Report “Truly … Read more
Hunter Offshore Wind Farms – questions and answers
We urgently need to address the climate crisis before conditions and temperatures rise beyond acceptable living conditions and cause irreversible damage. This requires a rapid transition to renewable energy. EcoNetwork advocates for a precautionary approach to the offshore windfarm development due to insufficient reliable environmental information. Read more
How much do we value nature?
In considering how much to value nature, we will overview some global thoughts on valuing nature, explore elements of our natural capital, our intergenerational relationships, and how we are seeing this play out in our local Port Stephens community, strategies and actions. Read more
Coming full circle with plastics
Last year, Renew members & friends toured the Resourceful Living plastic factory and were excited to see a circular economy in action. Sadly, in October, police investigated a suspicious fire that destroyed this Hodge family business. Read more