Bay FM

Bay FM is a Port Stephens FM radio station, broadcasting on 88.0, specifically serving the Tomaree and Tilligerry Peninsulas, just north of Newcastle.

Local family owned and operated, Bay FM's studios and transmitter are located in Nelson Bay, the Heart of Port Stephens

            Nelson Bay, Heart of Port Stephens     Nelson Bay, Heart of Port Stephens

Tune to us on 88.0 MHz or listen on line...
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Other available Bay FM Streams...
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Nelson Bay Aerial

About Us

"Bay FM, playing the music you grew up with" ™


Bay FM has a music format of “the music you know and remember” by and large focusing on the great music of the 60s,70s and 80s.

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.



Bay FM, Nelson Bay, Heart of Port Stephens

Bay FM is owned and operated by a local family, who have been
in the Australian broadcasting industry for 50 years.

The licence for Bay FM, one of their current stations, was granted on 29th April 1998




The Bay FM Team

Reg Dowton

Reg Dowton

Breakfast - 5am to 9am Monday to Friday
News half-hourly 6am-9am

Breakfast/Mornings - 6am to 12noon Saturday
News Hourly 6am-9am

Gary Newton

Gary Newton

Morning - 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday
News Hourly 9am-12noon

Afternoon - 12noon to 6pm Saturday
Rod Poynter

Rod Poynter

Afternoon - 1pm to 6pm Monday to Friday
News Hourly 4pm-6pm

Afternoon - 12noon to 6pm Sunday

Daryl Reader

Daryl Reader

Nights - 6pm to 12midnight Monday to Friday

Breakfast/Morning - 6am to 12noon Sunday
News Hourly 6am-9am

Tourist Info

Tourist Information

You can hear our local Tourist Information spot at 15mins past the hour every hour, every day.

You can also find the Port Stephens Tourism website here

Tourism Page

Bay FM Tourism Page

Port Stephens is a pleasant holiday centre known as the "Blue Water Paradise" and the "Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of Australia".

Click here to visit our Bay FM Tourism Information page










Community Sevice and Events

Bay FM's Community Message Board
Port Stephens Events

Port Stephens Community Markets






  Nelson Bay, Heart of Port Stephens
          Click the banner to visit our Bay FM Tourism Information page





Advertising with Bay FM

Of all the mass media, Radio is best placed to allow consistent, cost efficient advertising to achieve top of mind status for your business…
       and Bay FM has a range of advertising packages to suit your need and budget..

  • Our ad.Premium™ package is designed for high impact, high frequency enforcement of your message with 7 x 30-second radio commercials per day
    (49 per week for 13 weeks)
    placed across Bay FM's schedule Monday to Sunday, 5am to midnight… with no-charge bonus spots in our Mid dawn sessions.

    Download ad.Premium
    Click Download for pdf of package details


  • Our ad. Vance™ package enables you to advance that consistency of advertising over 26 weeks.

    Whether it’'s a car, plumbing service, new computer, furniture or home improvements the decision to buy is made as a consequence of a need.
    When that need arises, to which company will your potential customer turn to, to make their purchase?

    They'’ll go to the first person they think of! Logically, they will turn to the company that they know.
    This is top of mind…... having your name tattooed on their brain so you are the first thought of to fulfil their required need.

    The ad. Vance™ package consists of 7 x 30-second commercials per day (49 per week for 26 weeks).

    Download ad.Vance
    Click Download for pdf of package details


  • Our ad.Vantage™ package consists of either 21 x 15-second commercials or 14 x 30-second commercial per week for 52 weeks.

    This long term schedule can save you up to 64% on our standard rates
    and you can add short term “call to action” or “sale” campaigns to your schedule at the same economical rates
    and these rates are protected for the term of your 12-month contract.

    Download ad.Vantage
    Click Download for pdf of package details


  • For shorter term advertising our ad.Impact™ package is ideal to add superior impact and enhance your overall campaign!

    It features high frequency placement to really “bring home” your message, with 7 x 30 second radio commercials per day (49 per week for 4 weeks).
    And is perfect for monthly seasonal campaigns, sale months and for reinforcement of your advertising in other media.

    Download ad.Impact
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  • For maximum impact there’s Bay FM's ad.Action™ schedule to generate immediate response, impart urgent information or instantly combat competitor activity
    with 100 x 30 second radio commercials for 1 week.

    Download ad.Action
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  • Bay FM's ad.Jacent™ package is the opportunity to exclusively sponsor a program feature where you'll receive focused listener interest.
    You'll receive client credit introduction, your commercial adjacent to the feature spot and promotional pointers with client credit throughout the schedule.

    Download ad.Jacent
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  • When you advertise with Bay FM you have our guarantee of service..
          • Regular contact by our Bay FM Account Service Team
          • Our Sales Manager is personally available to discuss your marketing plans and needs
          • If you require it our award-winning copywriter is available to script your commercial
          • And our Production Team is available to produce a new commercial within 2 days of copy approval, with access to over 100 top professional voice-over artists.



    To discuss how advertising with Bay FM can help your business contact a member of our Sales Team on 4984 4673