Port Stephens Dolphin Watcher

Leave behind the glamorous urban life in Sydney and notice the changing scenery as you make your way to Port Stephens. This full-day tour includes hotel transfers and transportation on an air-conditioned coach, so you no longer have to worry about beating the heat or booking a cab. Look out at the capacious Stockton Bight sand dunes and listen closely for some interesting facts about the region from your tour guide.

Get down at the Australian Reptile Park and find informative displays as you check out some of nature’s most captivating creatures. Learn about how some creatures, such as the funnel spider and venomous snakes are “milked” to get rid of their venom. After a short pitstop for lunch, hop back on the coach and continue your journey to Port Stephens.

Port Stephens: Australia’s Dolphin Capital

Port Stephens has gained rapid popularity over the years for being Australia’s dolphin capital and is a must-visit for most tourists. There are about 70 bottlenose dolphins that call Port Stephens their home, and most visitors are lucky enough to spot at least a few of them. Once at Nelson Bay, you will depart on a fun dolphin-watching cruise and learn all about these creatures from the guide onboard.

Enjoy the 1.5-hour cruise along Nelson Bay that takes you directly to the best spots to find wild bottlenose dolphins. Take in stunning views of the Yacaaba and Tomaree headlands and have a go at boom netting yourself. Boom netting is a process wherein you will securely ride within the edges of a large net in the water.

Once you’re back on land, relax as a 4x4 vehicle takes you for an expedition on the Stockton Bight sand dunes, some of which are over 30 meters tall. If you’re feeling brave enough, try your hand at sandboarding yourself.