Ruth Wilson has lived and worked in Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand and more recently in Canberra for the past six years with quantum-atom optics physicists at the Australian National University. After a short visit to Nelson Bay early 2008, she made a decision to undertake a lifestyle change and has settled on the water at Salamander Bay.
“The natural beauty of Port Stephens offers secluded bays for safe swimming and boating, pristine beaches, outdoor water activities such as fishing, skiing, diving, dolphin and whale watching.
In her role as Nelson Bay Town Coordinator, Ruth has discovered a strong sense of community in Port Stephens that presents a very pleasant environment for living and working in the area.
“Our research shows that visitor numbers to Port Stephens continue to increase and with that growth, business and the local economy can only become more vital”.
Port Stephens, a unique destination for working and playing.



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I was interested to read your article about Ruth Wilson’s lifestyle change. I am currently living and working with my nine year old son in Hong Kong. We are both ethnically Australian but he was born in HK and I have lived here since I was four years old. The time has come to look for greener (and cleaner!) pastures. We want to move to a town somewhere in Northern NSW or Southern QLD (we are now too Asian for really cold weather!) but don’t know where to look for ideas. I currently teach at a leading international school and we are looking for somewhere with a good private school, a cohesive community with an element of rural chic. I would be really grateful for any advice. Thanks very much!