Best Port Stephens Tours & Day Trips
Port Stephens is 2.5 hours north of Sydney. The bay has a resident pod of over 150 bottlenose dolphins, the largest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere at Stockton Bight, and calm water for cruising and kayaking. Port Stephens day tours from Sydney depart from the city and return in the evening. From $109.
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Port Stephens Dolphin Tours
Dolphin watching cruises on Port Stephens Bay. The resident pod is large enough that sightings are highly reliable year-round. Boats go out twice daily in most seasons. Some tours offer “swim with dolphins” encounters for those who want to enter the water (depending on the dolphins’ willingness to interact, which cannot be guaranteed).
In addition to the resident dolphins, humpback and southern right whales pass through the bay on their migration (June to November).
Sand Dunes and 4WD Tours
Stockton Bight Sand Dunes stretch 32km and are up to 30 metres high. Access is by 4WD from Anna Bay. Activities available at the dunes: quad biking, sandboarding, and 4WD tag-along tours across the dunes.
Some Port Stephens day tours combine the dolphin cruise and the sand dunes in a single itinerary.
What Port Stephens Day Tours Cover
- Dolphin watching cruise on Port Stephens Bay
- Stockton Bight sand dunes: 4WD, sandboarding, quad bikes
- Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest: quieter bay-side towns on the north shore
- Tomaree National Park: coastal walking tracks and lookouts
- Nelson Bay: main commercial hub for restaurants and shops
Best Time to Visit Port Stephens
Year-round for dolphin watching: the resident pod is present all year. October to April for swimming and beach activities. June to November for whale migrations through the bay.
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| Location | Nelson Bay, New South Wales 2315, Australia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Stephens Tours
Where do we have lunch on the Port Stephens Tour?
We’ll stop for lunch in Nelson Bay, where you will have some free time to purchase lunch at one of the local cafes. If you prefer you can bring your own lunch.
Do we have time for a swim?
Hopefully! Depending on the conditions on the day, we should have time to include a swim at one of the stunning beaches in Port Stephens. Bring your bathers just in case.
How far is Port Stephens from Sydney?
About 2.5 hours (210km) north of Sydney by road.
How many dolphins are in Port Stephens?
A resident pod of over 150 bottlenose dolphins. Sighting rates on dolphin cruises are very high year-round.
Can you swim with dolphins at Port Stephens?
Some operators offer this experience, but it depends on the dolphins choosing to interact. Entry to the water near dolphins is regulated.
What are the Port Stephens sand dunes?
Stockton Bight is a 32km stretch of coastal sand dunes up to 30 metres high. 4WD tours and sandboarding are the main activities.
Is Port Stephens worth a day trip from Sydney?
Yes. The dolphin cruise and sand dunes are genuinely distinctive experiences not available as a day trip elsewhere from Sydney.
Are Port Stephens tours suitable for families?
Yes. The dolphin cruise, sandboarding, and beach activities are all suitable for children. Check minimum ages for quad biking.
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