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Port Stephens Tours & Cruises
Dolphin Watching in Port Stephens
Covering almost 166 square kilometres of water, Port Stephens' waterway is approximately 2 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour and home to some of the most beautiful calm water swimming bays and white sandy beaches you will ever find.
Port Stephens is known as the 'Dolphin Capital of Australia'. A population of over 120 Bottlenose dolphins live within the port and another group of 40 related animals that spend more time at Broughton Island also visit the Port from time to time. As well as the local Bottlenose dolphins, large pods of Common dolphins can often be seen on offshore cruises, so if you are looking for a dolphin experience like not other, you need look no further than this spectacularly beautiful natural harbour.
Really, a visit to Port Stephens and its crystal clear waters would not be compelte without saying g'day to some of our friendly dolphins. There is heaps of choice when it comes to Dolphin Watch Cruises with around 10 operators, most offering around 3 cruises a day from one and half hours to four hours. There are big boats, budget boats, fast boats and sailing boats and although dolphins will be the focus of the cruise you will almost certainly see lots of other native wildlife. Little blue penguins, sea turtles, pelicans and sea eagles all live around the Port.
For more information and bookings for Dolphin Watching in Port Stephens go to the Port Stephens Visitor Information Website or check below for links to individual operators.
Whale Watching Cruises
Vistiors to Port Stephens can witness the awe inspiring antics of the amazing Humpback Whale for nearly 7 months each year either from some great land based viewing points or from one of the small fleet of whale watch vessels based at Port Stephens.
The Northern migration begins around mid May with the whales heading north toward the warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef. This 10'000 kilometre journey peaks during the July school holidays and as most whales are travelling within a mile of the coast, your pretty much guaranteed to spot one of these majestic creatures.
From September through to October the southern migration begins. Thousand upon thousands of seabirds arrive from the northern hemisphere to nest on the islands just offshore and super pods of Common Dolphin chase schools of pilchards in a feeding frenzy that has to be seen to be believed.
Check the links below for information on operators or click through to the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre website.
Experience the Stockton Sand Dunes
This almost surreal sand dune system is up to 1km wide, 32 km long and covers an area of over 4,200 hectares with dunes climbing up to 40 metres high. It must be seen to be believed!
Located only 10 minutes from the centre of Nelson Bay, brilliant white sand stretched to the shipwreck of the Sygna, along a corridor edged in bushland to the north and beach to the south. Stockton Bight is home to 'Tin City' (a collection of fishing shacks) and a number of World War II relics including 3,000 concrete pyramid tank traps. The dune system is popular with photographers and has featured in many commercials and movies over the years.
Entry to the dunes is best from Anna Bay and you can explore by foot, 4WD , quad bike, horse or camel. If you plan to drive in the dunes, you will require a Worimi Conservations Lands Beach Vehicle Permit and your vehicle must be registered.
Check the links below for information on operators or click through to the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre website.
Tour Operators in Port Stephens
| 4WD Tag Along and Passenger Tours - Salamander Bay | |
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Tag-Along Tours would like to offer you the chance to play "Follow The Leader" in your four wheel drive or a passenger vehicle across the famous Stockton Beach Sand Dunes, near Por.... more |
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| APT Sydney Day Tours - Sydney | |
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Join Australian Pacific Touring (APT) and enrich your life with fascinating sights and sounds, cultures and cuisines, people and places. Whether you want to explore a single destin.... more |
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| Anna Bay Surf School - Nelson Bay | |
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Anna Bay Surf School offers learn to surf in a fun, safe and supervised environment on patrolled One Mile Beach. Learners are equipped with soft surfboards, which are designed for .... more |
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| Australian Eco Adventures - Sydney | |
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For over 18 years, Australian Eco Adventures has been providing complete luxury small group touring packages across New South Wales, and have continually set the benchmark for firs.... more |
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| Australian Made Charters - Corlette | |
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Captain Jim and Maryanne welcome you aboard their exceptional charter boat "Australian Maid" for an unforgettable experience. Privately owned and operated for the past 12 years th.... more |
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| Blue Water Sailing - Port Stephens | |
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Experience the Port Stephens blue water paradise on a luxury yacht with Blue Water Sailing Cruises. Step aboard Running Away at the Anchorage Marina. Sail around the sheltered w.... more |
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| Colourful Trips - Sydney | |
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Colourful Trips offer weekend adventures out of Sydney to make new friends, experience amazing places and enjoy awesome times! Colourful Trips gives you a huge choice of cultural,.... more |
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| DolphCom Solutions - Port Stephens | |
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In 1996, Andrew began an odyssey of adventure, one that would transform him from a humble residential builder and developer, to one of Australia's leading experts on the facilitati.... more |
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| Dolphin Swim Australia - Nelson Bay | |
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Dolphin Swim Australia is the proud owner of the only license to swim with dolphins in NSW and is a joint venture between Eco-tourism leaders Imagine Cruises and adventure training.... more |
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| Getabout Adventures - Sydney | |
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Getabout Adventures is an award winning tour operator. Join them for an eco-educational tour in a fun, friendly and private atmosphere. All tours are conducted in their luxury four.... more |
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| Gone Walkabout Safaris - Wickham | |
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"Absolutely Amazing Aussie Adventures" Daily departures- door to door. Hunter Valley, wine, cheese, chocolate tasting safari. Port Stephens, dolphin cruise, shark hand feeding (.... more |
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| Hades Day Tours - Hunter and District Excursions - Newcastle | |
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Hades Day Tours specialises in full-day tours of the Lower Hunter Vineyards, Port Stephens, Barrington Tops, Historic Newcastle and Historic Morpeth/East Maitland. Other tour dest.... more |
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| Hunter Valley Day Tours - Paterson | |
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Come and enjoy a great day out with the award winning Hunter Valley Day Tours. Tours operate within and to the Hunter Region. Experience the Hunter Valley wineries with the most .... more |
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| Imagine Cruises - Nelson Bay | |
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Welcome to the world of dolphins and whales. Your "Advanced Ecotourism" experience! Sail with dolphins and whales, snorkel in the lee of an offshore island or watch the sun going d.... more |
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| Jet Boat Menace - Nelson Bay | |
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Jet Boat Menace is the only jet boat in Nelson Bay. They offer the wildest rides in town and will take you on a ride you will never forget with 180 degrees spins, full stops and a.... more |
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| Moonshadow Cruises - Nelson Bay | |
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With 28 years experience and the biggest vessel in the Hunter, Moonshadow Cruises guarantee a range of memorable cruising adventures. Meet the resident dolphins and ride the boom.... more |
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| Mount N Beach Safaris - Sydney Suburbs | |
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Mount 'N Beach Safaris specialises in nature-based tourism delivering authentic Australian experiences. Come on board and discover Sydney and the Blue Mountains or if you have m.... more |
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| Nova Cruises - Newcastle | |
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NOVA Cruises offers a wide range of scheduled cruises departing from Lee Wharf Pontoon, Newcastle including; Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Cruises, Harbour Luncheons, H.... more |
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| Paperbark Tours - Booral | |
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Paperbark Tours will take you on an unforgettable journey of discovery to accessible, less visited regions. They specialise in small groups, four wheel drive coaches, unique accomm.... more |
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| Port Stephens 4WD Tours - Soldiers Point | |
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Your ultimate beach and dune experience! Port Stephens 4WD Tours offer the ultimate beach and dune experience on the Stockton Bight sand dunes. Covering an area of over 2,500 hec.... more |
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| Port Stephens Learn To Surf - Fingal Bay | |
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Turn your surfing dreams into reality with Port Stephens Learn to Surf. The professional coaches will get you energised and out in the surf, up riding waves in no time and most i.... more |
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| Quad Bike King - Taylors Beach | |
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Quad Bike King offers an adventure of a lifetime, travelling through the magnificent sand dunes on your very own quad bike. Experience the beauty of Port Stephens in a unique and s.... more |
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| Sahara Trails Horse Riding and Farmstay - Anna Bay | |
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Sahara Trails Horse Riding and Farmstay offer horse riding experiences for people of all riding abilities, from the beginner to the most experienced rider. With three scenic trai.... more |
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| Sand Dune Adventures - Williamtown | |
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Sand Dunes Adventures is owned and operated by an Aboriginal organisation whose aim is to provide customers with an adrenalin charged quad bike tour across the highest coastal sand.... more |
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| Tamboi Queen Cruises - Nelson Bay | |
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Tamboi Queen Cruises is a family owned and operated company celebrating more than 40 years on Port Stephens. They operate four vessels daily with multiple departures on dolphin wat.... more |
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| Waratah Adventure Tours - Sydney Suburbs | |
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Waratah Adventure Tours has been operating nature based tours out of Sydney since 1986. The company is using a modern fleet of 7 to 30 seater coaches and 4x4 vehicles for its trave.... more |
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