Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature
Experience nature at its best on this full day tour to picturesque Port Stephens, a coastal paradise known for its 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. Next 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.
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Port Stephens Experience : Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature
What's included in Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature
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Nelson Bay
Visting the the traditional lands of the Worimi people you will spend the day in the Port Stephens area known for its stunning beaches, pristine waters and incredible wildlife, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD. A favourite holiday destination for Australians this location has it all: beautiful beaches, incredible wild animals and many entertaining and adventurous ways to spend the day.
Enjoy a 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 and of course humpback whales during the winter months. In the warmer months you might want to bring a swimming costume to take a plunge in the boom net at the rear of the boat - just make sure you have a change of clothes. Enjoy the lunch on cruise with beautiful surroundings. Vegetarian option available.
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Visit the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which supports the long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of koala in the wild. This $ 10 million project is 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. After lunch accompany your guide on the Sanctuary Story Walk, a flat 250m pathway, with large Koala sculptures that educate about Koala and its natural habitat. Marvel at the $ 5 million Koala Hospital which directly contributes 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.
Inclusions
- Return Coach Transport from Sydney to Port Stephens
- Bottled water
- Sandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes.
- Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary admission
- Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on Port Stephens Marine Park
- Aussie Style Lunch
- Sand Boarding on Stocktons sand Dunes
- Complimentary snacks return journey with Brighton Coach
- 4WD experience on Birubi Beach
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Tour guide and meeting time will be sent on one day prior to the tour, through email and SMS. Due to operational management reasons, hotel pickup will not be available for bookings made after 5:00 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!
Meeting Points
- Address: 68 Harbour Street Haymarket Must depart at 7am SHARP. Please be waiting when the bus arrives. Guide name & contact number sent 1day before departure
- Sydney Central Railway Station Western forecourt bus parking area Bay 8 across from to the clock tower. Meet at the bus station outside platform No 1 at Central Station. The bus will be waiting at 6.30am for a 6.45 am departure. Guide name & contact number sent the day before departure
End Points
- Sydney Central Railway Station Western forecourt bus parking area Bay 8 across from to the clock tower. Meet at the bus station outside platform No 1 at Central Station. The bus will be waiting at 6.30am for a 6.45 am departure. Guide name & contact number sent the day before departure
