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
Sandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes.
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
Complimentary snacks return journey with Brighton Coach
4WD experience on Birubi Beach
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice trip!
Trip39380263760,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip with guide Gordon! See the dolphin and cute wild koala, the sand boarding is so much fun, what a fruitful journey! Friendly to solo travelers too!
Very good experience.
lucylW8283UI,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon drove for us, explained in detail, was very patient, both in Chinese and English, explained history, humanities, very good, and will choose this tour next time.
Port Stephens day trip with Chen
E122BEjenniferw,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Chen provided great information about Australia from leaving Sydney to go to port Stephens and then facts about the koalas at the sanctuary. He also provided plenty of snacks from ice creams to Oreo’s. The fish and chips was very tasty and we also saw lots of dolphins. To finish off the sand boarding was very fun too!
Port Stephens Experience
Heidi G,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fabulous tour and lots to see and do. The dolphin boat ride was nice and easy with a few dolphin sitings. The highlight of the day was the trip to the Koala Sanctuary. The work they do there is so important. Yan was a fabulous guide throughout the day
Very enjoyable.
U9465ZOhm,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saw many dolphins and one close encounter! Love watching the koalas at the sanctuary. Sliding down the Sand dune was so fun. Our guide Yan was great. Very insightful.
Fantastic day tour
cheukwail2019,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible tour! We saw a group of wild dolphins (around 50!!!!!) closely, went exciting sand boarding, and even spotted a koala jumping and climbing in the trees in Koala Sanctuary. Our guide, Yan, was so nice and helpful, making the experience even better. It was a fantastic day and worth every penny. Highly recommend!
BEST 🤪
cindylI3992LH,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00導遊YAN & Tom 真係好好人！佢唔單止對每個景點講解得好清楚，仲特別細心，幫我哋解釋啲英文內容，因為我哋有長輩對英文唔太識。呢啲細心真係為我哋嘅旅行加分好多！ 導遊不單止專業，仲好有耐性，對每個問題都樂意解答。多謝佢令我哋嘅旅程更加愉快！希望下次有機會再見到佢！ our tour guide YAN & TOM was truly amazing! Not only did they explain each attraction clearly, but they were also very attentive, helping us understand the English content because we had elders who weren't very familiar with English. This attention to detail really enhanced our travel experience! The guide was not only professional but also very patient, happily answering all our questions. Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable! We hope to see them again next time!
The dolphin cruise was...
Susan W,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The dolphin cruise was disappointing since we saw very few dolphins. Lunch on board the boat was good. Koala Sanctuary was very interesting and cool learning about rescued koalas. Sandboarding was crazy fun! A 1st for my hubby and I and we really enjoyed that activity. Fun for all ages!
Gordon was professional...
wei c,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gordon was professional and knowledgeable. Places were fun and the agency's planning was very considerate
Enjoyable day out
stevenpR5374GK,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon was our tour guide and was polite and informative and open to questions. He was punctual keeping us on task without feeling rushed. We saw dolphins on our excursion as well as koalas, a favorite.
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