Bait & Tackle

Your one stop Shop, Post Office and Convenience Store Open at 6.00am Every Day
02 4997 0789
  • Bait & Tackle
    Up early and need to catch a feed? Our store has EVERTHING you need to be out on the water and into the fish.
    We stock an extensive range of Gamakatsu hooks considered to be the "World's Finest Hooks", the only store in town with this range. Atomic lures ; Atomic Plazos soft plastic bait & Atomic Arrowz rods, ideal for both Estuary and Off Shore needs also in store. Have a mishap? We carry the full range of Fiji rod tips to get things moving again. All this from 6.00am every day.
    Bait & Tackle cont
    Our store carries a range of frozen bait products supplied by Tweed Bait as well as salted and brined bait from UFish Bait.
    We have the following available: Pilchards in 3 different sizes; Mullet Twin pack and fillets; Prawns in a variety of sizes; White Bait; Mullet Twin pack and fillets; Sea Worms and King Worms; Salted Blue Bait; Squid and Squid Heads; Bonito; Chicken Gut
    Added to this our range also includes Hawkesbury Prawns, Slimy Mac’s, Yakka’s, and Whiting in various formats.
    Fishing Licences
    We are the only outlet in town to grab a fishing licence.Licence options:• 3 Days $7.00*• 1 Month $14.00*• 1 Year $35.00*• 3 Years $85.00* *prices as at 03/2021


  • MidCoast Council 4WD Beach Permits / Beach Access Pass
    Need a MidCoast Council beach permit for your 4WD? Our store is where you can pick up your permit which will allow you to drive on Bennett’s Beach. 4WD beach access on Bennett’s Beach starts north of the Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving clubhouse up to the border with Myall Lakes National Park which is marked as the 4WD beach access known as Lemon Tree. We sell monthly and annual permits for MidCoast Council beach 4WD access. Jimmy’s Beach is a restricted-access beach; permits are only available from council offices.
    NSW National Parks 4WD Beach Permits / Beach Access Pass
    NSW National Parks day permits are available from us. A single park day pass will allow you to access the Myall Lakes National Park for only $8.00*. This day pass allows you 24 hour access from time of purchase.
    Annual permits are available online.
    Firewood & Ice
    Camping and need fuel for a fire? Bags of firewood are available in store. They are a mix of hard and kindling wood (approx. 85% / 15%).$20.00 for a 15kg bag. Need Ice? We have a constant stock of top quality Great Lakes Ice products for keeping things cool.

  • Myall Lakes NP
    Camping is popular in our area. There are many campsites located in the the Myall National Park. Rules need to be observed when camping in the Myall Lakes NP. Details can be obtained from us including maps and park permits. Getting 'back to nature' is why people come to this area. The superb lake system & calm water allow fishing, kayaking, swimming, water skiing & house boats.
    A short walk from the lakes takes you to the Ocean offering surfing and beach fishing. Dive sites are found at Broughton Island & Seal Rocks.
    Myall Lakes NP has various grades of walking tracks. Come into our store to find information & Maps for:
    • The Mungo Brush Rainforest 2km loop track.• The Tamboi Walk, a 4km one way easy walking track.• The Old Gibber Track, a 11km one way to Shelly Beach • The Mungo Track a 21km one way track past the lake edge, river and beaches to Hawks Nest.• The popular Yaccaba Headland, a 1.5km one way walk with rewarding views from the top.* * Always carry sufficient water and let someone know where you are going.
    Port Stephens Marine Park
    Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park extends from Cape Hawke near Forster south to Birubi Beach at the northern end of Stockton Beach.
    The Marine Park is approximately 980 square km and includes:• Offshore waters to the three nautical mile limit of NSW waters;• All of Port Stephens, the Karuah River, the Myall River, Myall and Smiths Lakes, and their creeks and tributaries to the tidal limit. The marine park Zoning Map and User Guide provide information about the current zoning and management rules in the park.
    NSW Marine Park Zoning Maps are available free on mobile devices. The FishSmart app is available on iOS and Android and provides all the essential information you need for recreational fishing in NSW.
    Activities
    Ezy Kayaks Hawks Nest Bookings: 0414 337 246
    Hawks Nest Fishing ChartersBookings: 0488 055 620
    Hawks Nest Golf ClubPro Shop: 4997 0740
    Aqua Fitness Class Phone: 0438 337 349
    Weather, Tides & Safety
    Keeping one eye on the weather is always the smart option. Remember wearing a Lifejacket never spoilt a day on the water. Depending on your activity always have acces to appropriate safety equipment. Access the local weather and tide information here: Local Weather Local Tide times Marine Warnings
    Marine Resue is there to keep you safe on the water. To Log On, call your Marine Rescue NSW base on VHF Channel 16 or use the free MarineRescue App. You can download the App at the App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Androids. Go here for more information: Marine Rescue NSW
    All recreational vessels must carry an appropriate lifejacket for each person on board. Lifejackets must be the correct size for the wearer and must be in good working order. Inflatable lifejackets must be properly serviced. Go here for more information: Lifjacket Law NSW
    Beachsafe, brought to you by Surf Life Saving Australia is an ongoing commitment to education and safety in tand on the water. Staying safe and making the most of the coast requires knowledge and skills. The Surf Ed section of the Beachsafe website will help you learn about the beach, the science of the surf and the creatures in our oceans as well as surf skills and first aid. It's all about helping you to enjoy our beautiful coast. Go here for more information: Surf Life Saving NSW

Your one stop Shop, Post Office and Convenience Store

Hawks Nest Newsagency is your One Stop Shop for EVERYTHING you need in Hawks Nest & Tea Gardens area. We are locals that know the area and want to share it with you.Our store offers a diverse range of products and services and we also act as agents for a number of business’s which are located in our region. We have information and maps of the area, details on the Port Stephens and Great Lakes Marine Park, Visitor Information booklets, Bus timetables plus bookings for Deep Sea fishing charters.
  • ★★★★★
    "Bait, tackle, Ice, open early in the morning. I'm sorted for the days fishing."
    Snapper Dave
  • ★★★★★
    "Took my son on his first fishing trip today. Hugo had everything we needed including a fishing licence. We had a great day and caught a fish"
    Damien
  • ★★★★★
    "We came across Hugo's shop when we arrived early to the area. What a great selection, good servce & info about the area."
    Sue & Eamon
34 Yamba St, Hawks Nest NSW 2324, Australia
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 6.00am - 5.00pmSaturday 6.00am - 2.00pmSunday 6.00am - 1.00pm Extended trading hours apply during the weekends and Holiday Season
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