Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience nature at its best on this full day tour to picturesque Port Stephens, a coastal paradise known for its stunning beaches, pristine waters and incredible wildlife, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD. Be immersed in nature up close as you join a dolphin watching cruise, see wild Koalas in their natural habitat. Next take part in a 4WD
and sandboarding adventure on the largest mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. After a perfect day mixing nature in the wild with incredible adventure you will return knowing you have witnessed something truly unique.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Return Coach Transport from Sydney to Port Stephens
Bottled water
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary admission
Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on Port Stephens Marine Park
Aussie Style Lunch
Sand Boarding on Stocktons sand Dunes
Sandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes.
Complimentary snacks return journey with Brighton Coach
4WD experience on Birubi Beach
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
What To Expect
Nelson Bay
Visting the the traditional lands of the Worimi people you will spend the day in the Port Stephens area known for its stunning beaches, pristine waters and incredible wildlife, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD. A favourite holiday destination for Australians this location has it all: beautiful beaches, incredible wild animals and many entertaining and adventurous ways to spend the day.
Enjoy a 90-minute Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on the turquoise blue waters of Port Stephens, a veritable marine wonderland. This extraordinary natural harbour is home to some 140 bottle nose dolphins who will entrance you by their playful and intelligent nature as they frolic around the boat or surf the bow waves. Be mindful to also look out for other wildlife including pelicans, sea eagles, the occasional seal and of course humpback whales during the winter months. In the warmer months you might want to bring a swimming costume to take a plunge in the boom net at the rear of the boat - just make sure you have a change of clothes. Enjoy the lunch on cruise with beautiful surroundings. Vegetarian option available.
Options
2025 Price
Duration: 12 hours
Aussie Local Food as Lunch
Coach/bus
Port Stephens Experience : Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature
Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great full day trip from...
Lisa L,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great full day trip from Sydney to Port Stephens!! Saw dolphins in the Bay , Koalas in the sanctuary and went sand boarding on the beautiful sand dunes of Birubi Beach!! Bus ride was long but comfortable. Gordon was a great tour guide and bus driver!!
Great tour.
Dennis W,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chen was a great guide. He was able to speak both English and mandarin so was understandable by all of the people on the tour. We saw a pod a pod of dolphins (which is the main reason why we were on the tour…lol). Overall, a great tour.
It was a long , but quiet...
ShinMargaret C,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a long , but quiet and comfortable drive. The trip was really fun, mixing with encountering with wild life’s , doing sand dunes boarding. The lunch was fresh salads and delicious fish . The tour guide did a wonderful job in guiding the trip.
beauty of Port Stephens
Jayshree P,
Feb 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day out visiting the beauty of Port Stephens, tour guide was great fun and so was the overall trip.
Dolphin watching, Koala Sanctuary, and Sandboarding!
Ben K,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Alfie on our tour up to Port Stephens! Got to see a bunch of dolphins and the koalas were the best. Sun came out and it was perfect at the dunes! This was my second time booking Viator for a tour up to Port Stephens and would definitely go again
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