Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

Experience nature at its best on this tour to picturesque Port Stephens, a coastal paradise known for 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 and 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.

7:00am – Travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a scenic drive along the spectacular NSW Central Coast. Short comfort stop en route.

10:30am –Arrive on the traditional lands of the Worimi people in the tranquil coastal village of Nelson Bay. Depart on 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.

12:00pm - Enjoy an Aussie lunch, in the natural surroundings.
Vegetarian option available.

1:00pm - Visit the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which supports the long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of koala 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.
Brighton Tours proudly supports the conservation and preservation efforts of the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary having adopted several wild koalas in their care. Our visit here today will make a direct contribution to the preservation of wild Koalas in Port Stephens.

Enjoy the Sanctuary Story Walk, a flat 250m pathway with large Koala sculptures that educate about Koala and its natural habitat. 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 Port Stephens 4WD Tour Sandboarding 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.
Now it’s time for Adventure as you sand board down the huge sand dunes that make up this idyllic setting.

3:30pm – Depart for Sydney
7:00pm – Arrive back in Sydney

Due to operational management reasons, hotel pickup will not be available for bookings made after 3:00 PM on the day prior to the tour.

If your booking falls into this category, please kindly make your own way to the meeting point below:
Meeting Point:
Coach Bay 8, Western Forecourt
Central Station, Sydney

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!