Stockton Beach is situated at the southern end of Newcastle Bight, where there is a sweeping expanse of sand and sand dunes, and views stretching back to Port Stephens.
The beach has a recreation vehicle area available for use by vehicles that have recreation vehicle (conditional) registration. A Beach Vehicle Driving permit must also be obtained before beach driving is undertaken. These are available from several service stations located near the entrances to the Beach at Lavis Lane and Anna Bay. There are currently no other areas in NSW available for use by vehicles with recreation registration.
Motocross bikes and All Terrain Vehicles can obtain recreation vehicle registration for use on Stockton Beach within the recreation vehicle area only.
Note that the person applying for this registration must be at least 16 years of age, and a Customer Roadworthiness Declaration form must also be completed when registering vehicles such as motorcycles or quad bikes (All Terrain Vehicles – ATVs).