Port Stephens Day Tour from Sydney
Departing Sydney CBD, enjoy spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Sydney Harbour as we travel north along the M1 Freeway through the scenic Hawkesbury River region to Port Stephens.
Upon entering the traditional lands of the Worimi people, we begin our marine adventure with Moonshadow TQC Cruises, NSW’s largest dolphin cruise operator. Port Stephens is home to 160 bottlenose dolphins, plus abundant marine life including pelicans, sea eagles, and occasional seals. During your 90-minute cruise with expert commentary, you can swim in the boom net (warmer months) and enjoy an onboard fish and chips lunch.
Next, visit the renowned Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility where injured koalas recover before being released back into the wild.
Our final stop is the world-famous Stockton Beach sand dunes—the largest mobile dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience sandboarding with Port Stephens 4WD Tours, suitable for all ages and offering thrilling family fun.
Relax on your comfortable coach journey back to Sydney, taking home memories of one perfect day exploring Australia’s natural wonders.
Start Time: 6.45am
What to bring.
6.45am – Depart Sydney and travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a scenic drive along the spectacular NSW Central Coast. Short comfort stop en route.
10:00am –Arrive on the traditional lands of the Worimi people in the tranquil coastal village of Nelson Bay. Depart on 90-minute Dolphin Discovery Eco Cruise with Moonshadow -TQC 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 en-trance 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 During the warmer months you swim in Moonshadow’s boomnet at the rear of the boat. Stay onboard at the conclusion of the cruise for an Aussie Lunch of fish and chips included as part of your tour.
12:15pm – Depart Nelson Bay and travel to the world reknown Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which supports the long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of koalas in the wild. This $13 million project has been jointly funded by the NSW State Government and the Port Stephens council to provide care for sick, injured or orphaned Koalas with the aim of releasing them back into the wild.
12:30pm – Accompany your guide on the Sanctuary Story Walk, along a flat 250m pathway with large Koala sculptures that educate about Koala and its natural habitat. Clients can take a look into the $ 5 million Koala Hospital which is making a direct contribution to the long-term survivability of the wild Koala population in the Port Stephens region. The final attraction is the Sanctuary SKYwalk a 225mtr elevated pathway with viewing platforms in the tree top canopy where you have the rare opportunity of seeing one of Australia’s most iconic marsupials in the wild.
2:00pm – Depart the Koala Sanctuary for the sand dunes and a 4WD adventure.
2:15pm – Our final stop is at the world-renowned Stockton sand dunes, a coastal desert that is 32km long and the largest mobile sand dune system in the southern hemisphere. Meet your friendly drivers from Port Stephens 4WD Tours, and board a 21-seater 4WD Red bus for the 2km drive to “The Dunes”. Now it’s time for Adventure as you sand board down the huge sand dunes that make up this idyllic setting. Sandboarding is suitable for all age from toddlers, mum and dad to grandparents. It is refered to as ‘soft adventure’ however it is ‘hard core’ family fun.
3:30pm – Depart for Sydney
6.30pm – Arrive back in Sydney (timings are approximates depending on traffic flows).
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