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See Dolphins up close
Sydney to Port Stephens: One day tour to Dolphin Wonderland
Dolphin Cruise
Sydney to Port Stephens: One day tour to Dolphin Wonderland
fun on port stephens dolphin Cruise( not all cruises have this facility)

Sydney to Port Stephens: One day tour to Dolphin Wonderland

By Brighton Tours
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$208 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Take a day trip from Sydney to experience the natural wonder of Port Stephens! Embark on a Dolphin Watching cruise from the breathtaking Nelson bay, where you will see some of the 140 local bottle nose dolphins. Experience sandboarding at the famous Stockton Bite Sand Dunes of Anna Bay - the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting at a local vineyard, just outside of the renowned Hunter Valley. Learn about the local culture and history from our friendly and experienced tour guides.

All of this is and more is just a 2.5 hour, air-conditioned bus drive from Sydney!

Activity location

  • Nelson Bay
    • Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Furama Darling Harbour
    • 68 Harbour Street
    • 2000, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sydney to Port Stephens: One day tour to Dolphin Wonderland
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:45 am
Price details
NZ$208.31 x 1 AdultNZ$208.31
Total
Price is NZ$208.31
Until Wed, 6 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn Coach Transport from Sydney to Port Stephens
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to Port Stephens Winery and Brewery
  • What's includedWhat's included1 1/2 hr Dolphin Cruise on Port Stephens Marine Park and Waterways
  • What's includedWhat's includedSand Boarding on Stocktons sand Dunes
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled Water Refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedSandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplientary snacks eg mini Oreos on out and return journey to Sydney on Brighton Coach Complimentary water on Brighton Coach Free 4 wines tasting samples
  • What's includedWhat's included4x4 experience on Birubi Beach
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHave the freedom to select and purchase your own delicious lunch at the many waterfront cafes and restaurants at d'Albora Marina

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nelson Bay
  • 2h
We arrive at 10am at tranquil coastal village of Nelson Bay, the heart of Port Stephens and home to d’Albora Marina departure point for the your Dolphin Discovery Cruise. Ok now it’s time to board your boat to see a marine wonderland with Moonshadow TQC Cruises, the largest dolphin cruise company in NSW. Port Stephens is home to 160 bottle nose dolphins, one of the most beautiful marine mammals on the planet. At times the dolphins love to surf the bow waves of Moonshadow’s boats and if you’re lucky they may give you a wink of their eye or you can just wink at them. There is heaps of other wildlife to see on the cruise from pelicans, sea eagles and even the odd seal. You will experience 90 minutes of cruising the blue blue waters of Port Stephens with expert commentary provided by Moonshadow’s experienced skippers. In the warmer months you can even take a plunge in the boom net at the rear of the boat but make sure you have a change of clothes.
D'Albora Marinas
  • 1h
After your cruise there is plenty of time to enjoy your lunch at the many waterside cafes or simply walk around sightseeing and taking in the seaside vibe. Have the freedom of selecting and purchasing your own delicious lunch to suit your taste.
Stockton Sand Dunes
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
At 1.30pm we arrive at the Stockton Bight sand dunes a coastal desert 32kms long and largest mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. Here you will be greeted by our friendly 4x4 drivers and guides from Port Stephens 4x4 Tours, who will help you onto their 21-seater 4x4 red coach for the 2km drive to “The Dunes”. Ok, now it’s time for Sandboarding. Your sandboarding guide will give you safety instructions and tips on techniques on how to sandboard successfully. Sandboarding is suitable for toddlers to grandparents and very safe. Sandboarding is referred to as ‘soft adventure’ however it is hard core family fun.
Bobs Farm
  • 30m
You tired yet? It’s now time head south back to Sydney. But before we leave Port Stephens there is one last stop at B-Farm aka Murrays Brewery for a spot of wine tasting. B Farm has several exquisite wines for you to sample. They also have a stunning gift shop for you to buy the perfect gift for that special someone back home. All Aboard! Time to head back to the big smoke. So put your seat belt, press recline on your seat because it’s time for some shut eye on our trip back Sydney. So as the bus pulls back into Central Railway I’m sure you will say “that was One Perfect Day”.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNelson Bay
    • Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFurama Darling Harbour
    • 68 Harbour Street
    • 2000, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECentral Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
    • 2000, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia

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