Sydney · PORT STEPHENS TOURS
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Port Stephens combines dunes, dolphin water and a long coastal drive. Choose between sandboarding, wildlife and boat time by checking the departure point and how much of the day is spent outside the vehicle.
Sail Nelson Bay’s harbour for 90 minutes to spot wild bottlenose dolphins, hear live captain commentary, and try the boom net.
“We absolutely loved it. Unfortunately due to recent storms the water was very dirty. We still saw lots of dolphins. The captain was awesome. The crew were great. Highly recommended to any and all. Great value for money.”
Ride a 4WD into the dunes at Stockton Beach and sandboard unlimited runs from Birubi Beach, with guidance and great value.
“NSW BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE ALERT: Sand boarding in the largest moving dunes in the Southern Hemisphere! ✨ What an epic experience, such a fun time. The dunes are a sight to behold, the beach spans 33km! We even saw whales in the ocean. From getting on the 4WD, driving through the dunes and then surfing down the dunes, we had such a laugh! Highly recommend this activity.”
A 1.5-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay with a guided search for wild bottlenose dolphins and a fun boom-net ride.
“This was an amazing cruise, and the experienced captain brought us to dolphin water habitats to introduce a lot of harvest knowledge.”
Port Stephens dolphins, koalas, and sandboarding from Sydney. A full-day 12-hour nature and adventure trip with lunch included.
“Our guide Gordon was the best full of facts about the local area and activities.”
Meet sharks and rays in Anna Bay’s shallow lagoons with the Irukandji Entry Pass, feed and pet wildlife, then rinse and relax.
“The experience was awesome, though I feel with our pass we should've been allowed to move a little further into the outdoor lagoon, my feet were in the water but not even my ankle were under... Next time I will be trying to upgrade to a wetsuit to enable better access to the sealife but my 2.5 year old loved every moment”
Sydney day trip to Port Stephens with dolphin cruise, koala sanctuary, Stockton sandboarding, and 4WD on Birubi Beach plus coach transfers.
“Gordon was professional and knowledgeable. Places were fun and the agency's planning was very considerate”
2.5-hour Port Stephens whale and dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay with humpback sightings, two viewing decks, tea and coffee.
“superb booking experience and easy process highly recommend for amazing deals”
Unlimited sit-down and stand-up sandboarding in Port Stephens, with 4WD dune transfer, shaded picnic area, and boards from $28.
“Going sandboarding was part of a 21st birthday weekend for my son. Both my son and daughter enjoyed themselves immensely- so much better than passive pursuits.”
4WD across Birubi Beach and Stockton Sand Dunes, try sandboarding, search for pipis, and enjoy South Pacific views from Anna Bay.
“We were late on the day as therr were so many road works from Tanilba bay to Anna bay. My sister went there almost 1 min late and I arrived about 7 min late as I had to park the car in a carpark provided I thought it was for adventure. But thRead more”
4WD Birubi Beach pipi hunt then sandboard 40-meter dunes at Port Stephens. Water and board rental included, about 75 minutes.
“A great activity to do with the kids and the educational talk on the pippi's and indigenous area of the coast was a bonus. We would highly recommend taking this experience!”
Port Stephens humpback whale cruise from Nelson Bay. Choose morning or afternoon, enjoy live commentary and comfy catamarans for $54.24.
“Very informative got to see a whale breaching and multiple whales blowing and a couple of tail flicks. Saw some dolphins and seals as well.”
Drive your own 4WD through Port Stephens sand dunes, beaches and bushland with guides, sandboarding, and chances to spot whales and koalas.
“I believe with Bruce and Nicole’s help, everyone can have a wonderful 4WD trip no matter you have experience or not. All my family enjoyed it. Highly recommended.”
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary general admission: walk natural bush paths, see koalas and Koala Hospital, plus the SKYwalk for tree-top views.
“A great facility to be in nature and learn about one of our national treasures, the gorgeous koala. The boardwalk is very easy journey to the tree top viewing platform. I loved seeing the permanent residents of the sanctuary and reading their stories. Lovely little cafe and gift shop, I bought some great Aussie products knowing they are helping ill and injured koalas. Would be nice to try the accommodation next time.”
Nelson Bay dolphin cruise on a 52-foot sailing catamaran with a free return guarantee, 360 views, and optional boom-net swim thrills.
“I enjoyed every bit of this cruise! The tour guide was explaining everything and giving us more information about that specific islands and beaches we saw. I will definitely do it again! I did this with my family and they absolutely loved it”
