Port Stephens + Whale Watching + 4WD/Sandboarding ex Sydney
With a small group, travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the blue water paradise of Port Stephens. With crystal clear waters, Port Stephens boasts over 26 pristine beaches, National Parks and diverse marine life. The action starts with a visit to Birubi Point with the majestic 30km long Stockton Beach and the Southern Hemisphere's biggest sand dunes! Take a 4WD over the dunes to sandboard down the huge slopes – lots of laughs and hard work walking back up! Walk along the beach and in the warmer months (conditions permitting) you can swim.
At Nelson Bay we have free time for lunch (own expense) with plenty of venues and shops to wander and find what you like.
It’s then onto a whale watching cruise to cruise out to sea to witness the annual mass migration of humpback whales. See them leap and breach as they swim close to the coastline. Seeing these majestic animals in the wild is wonderful memory for life. On our return to Sydney we have a brief refreshment stop.
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Pick up near Central Station
St Laurence Church: Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Starting point:
Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
What's included in Port Stephens + Whale Watching + 4WD/Sandboarding ex Sydney
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nelson Bay
The launchpad for your whale watching tour, Nelson Bay is the largest town in the Port Stephens area, with easy access to cafés, restaurants and shopping, as well as sheltered beaches perfect for swimming
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is possible that you will see spectacular displays – spy hops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and … the breathtaking breach. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary and the cruise includes bonus dolphin and outer island cruising – two cruises for the price of one! A fully licensed bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.
D'Albora Marinas
Free time to have some lunch, wander the shops and listen to local entertainment next to the bay
Inclusions
- Free time to explore shops on marina for lunch (own expense)
- Carbon neutral with all vehicle emissions offset
- 30km long Stockton Beach
- All transport with professional driver/guide
- 4WD transfers + sandboarding
- 2.5 hour whale watching cruise
- Lunch
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No hot drinks or food are allowed on the bus
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please wait at the bus/taxi stop at the side of St Andrew’s Cathedral, 78 Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall at least 10 minutes before the 7.30 AM departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure
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