Directions to Tea Gardens ...

Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are located an easy 2.5 hour drive north of Hornsby.  Just follow the Pacific Freeway to the end, and then take the Pacific Highway (over the Hexham Bridge, past Raymond Terrace, past Karuah) all the way to the Tea Gardens turnoff - about 10 minutes north of Karuah. 
Travelling North: The turn-off is just north of the famous "Rock" Service Station (in the shape of Ayers Rock)
Travelling South: The Tea Gardens turn-off is about 30km south of Bulahdelah. Tea Gardens is about 10 mins from the Pacific Highway.

Ferry from Nelson Bay: The Wallamba and Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Ferry Service: Phone:  0408 494 262
Departs Tea Gardens at 9.15am and 2.45pm and Departs Nelson Bay at 11.15am and 3.45pm