Bay FM Port Stephens

Bay FM Port Stephens Bay FM 88.0 specifically serves the
Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens.

Local family owned and operated, Bay FM 88.0 is the Bay’s favourite radio station and specifically serves the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Bay FM was first licenced on 28th April 1998

Bay FM has a music format of “the music you know and remember” by and large focusing on the great music of the 60s and 70s. This format is well suited

to the holiday atmosphere of the Peninsulas for all age groups and is specifically targeted to the over 45s, the age group which accounts for the bulk of residents. Our Announcers:
Breakfast - 5am to 9am Weekdays (and 6am to 12 noon Saturdays): Reg Dowton
Mornings - 9am to 1pm Weekdays (and 12 noon to 6pm Saturdays): Gary Newton
Afternoons - 1pm to 6pm Weekdays (and 12 noon to 6pm Sundays): Rod Poynter
Nights - 6pm to 12 midnight weekdays (and 6am to 12noon Sundays): Daryl Reader

You can find us on the web at www.bayfmnelsonbay.net or on Twitter:

19/12/2025

Make the most of the festive season! Check out these great local events happening in Port Stephens over the next few weeks! 👇

Parkruns
📍 Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
⏱️ Every Saturday - from 8am

Nelson Bay Family Carnival
📍 Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
🗓️ Every day from 19 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
⏱️ 6pm to 10pm

The Marina Market
📍 Nelson Bay Foreshore
🗓️ Every Wednesday and Saturday from 3 to 31 January
⏱️ 4pm to 8pm

d’Albora New Years Eve Fireworks
📍 Nelson Bay Foreshore
⏱️ Wednesday 31 January - 4pm to 9.30pm

Legacy Markets
📍 Neil Carrol Park, Nelson Bay
⏱️ Sunday 21 December - 9am to 2pm
⏱️ Sunday 4 January - 9am to 3pm

Special Christmas Day Parkrun
📍 Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve, Fingal Bay
⏱️ Thursday 25 December - from 8am

Tomaree Markets
📍 Neil Carrol Park, Nelson Bay
⏱️ Sunday 11 January - 9am to 1pm

Tomaree Triathlon
📍 Soldier’s Point
⏱️ Sunday 11 January - 7am to 9am

18/12/2025

🎆 Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Nelson Bay with the d’Albora New Year’s Eve 9pm Fireworks!

🎶 Live music from 3pm to 6pm with Jake Folbigg
🎧 DJ BIGGS from 6pm to 9pm, in the lead-up to the fireworks
✨ Fireworks display from 9pm
🍴A range of casual and formal dining options, including restaurants, cafés, bars and the Marina Ice Creamery
🎮 Kids’ activities and special offers at Zoneout Games
🛍️ Plus, retailers will be open with NYE glow sticks and novelty items available

It’s one of the biggest nights of the year, so arrive early and plan ahead for road closures.

For more info and road closure details visit: pscouncil.info/nye-2026

18/12/2025

🎉 FREE ENTRY family fun is back in Nelson Bay! 🎉

🎡 Nelson Bay Family Carnival 🎡

📅 December 19th – January 18th

⏰ From 6pm till late

Rides, games, treats and loads of fun for all ages 🎠🍭
Perfect for warm summer nights with the family 🌴

🎁 Keep an eye out for exciting giveaways throughout the season!

See you at the carnival! 💛

18/12/2025

The festive season has officially hit peak gear! With only a weeke until Christmas at the time writing, there is still plenty to do and see. From Santa

Just one week until Christmas and you still can't decide on that special gift for someone? Easy! Buy a Fishpond Gift Vou...
17/12/2025

Just one week until Christmas and you still can't decide on that special gift for someone?

Easy! Buy a Fishpond Gift Voucher. Simply click on the gift banner on our Bay FM Store page.

Gift Vouchers can be purchased in values of $20, $30, $50 and $100. There are two delivery options available - after you add to the voucher to your cart you will be given the option to choose whether you want to send your voucher by email or post.

And then they can choose their own Christmas present through our online store and our affiliation with Fishpond.

They can choose from CDs, books, movies, stationery, beauty products, toys, sporting and outdoor products, jewellery, kitchen products, homeware and lots more!

http://www.radiobayfm.com.au/store.htm

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12/12/2025

Visiting Port Stephens this holiday period? Hop on the free Tomaree Shuttle for easy, stress-free access to Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Tomaree Headland and Fingal Bay.

FROM KARUAH RSL:* IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT *⛈️ Hi all - unfortuantely, due to poor weather, we have had to postpone tonigh...
11/12/2025

FROM KARUAH RSL:

* IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT *

⛈️ Hi all - unfortuantely, due to poor weather, we have had to postpone tonight's Christmas Carols at Longworth Park to TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER, starting at the same time of 6pm.

Please keep an eye on our socials for any further updates. Our Kids Christmas Party is still going ahead at the club today (Thu 11 Dec) - Santa has heaps of lollies and Ruby the Clown will be rocking the place with a Kids disco!

Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you at Longworth Park on Tuesday for the Carols ✨

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PO Box 511
Nelson Bay, NSW
2315

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Bay FM Port Stephens

Local family owned and operated, Bay FM 88.0 is the Bay’s favourite radio station and specifically serves the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas of Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

Bay FM has a music format of “the music you know and remember” by and large focusing on the great music of the 60s and 70s.

This format is well suited to the holiday atmosphere of the Peninsulas for all age groups and is specifically targeted to the over 45s, the age group which accounts for the bulk of residents.

Our Announcers: