Port Stephens Day Tour from Sydney: Dolphin Cruise, Koala Sanctuary & Sandboarding

Meet Port Stephens' Nature: From Dolphins to Koalas

Depart from Sydney in the early morning and travel approximately 2.5 hours to the coastal town of Nelson Bay in Port Stephens. Here, board a dolphin watching cruise for about 90 minutes, exploring the waters of Port Stephens as you search for bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. If you're lucky, you might also spot other wildlife like pelicans, sea eagles, and seals.

After the cruise, enjoy some free time for lunch in Nelson Bay before visiting the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Follow the Sanctuary Story Walk to learn about koalas, their habitat, and conservation efforts, and observe koalas from the elevated Sanctuary SKYwalk.

Experience Sandboarding on the Stockton Sand Dunes via 4WD

In the afternoon, head to Stockton Sand Dunes, a signature attraction of Port Stephens. Traverse the vast coastal sand dunes, stretching for approximately 32km, aboard a 4WD vehicle and admire the unique desert landscape. Then, get ready for the exhilarating experience of sandboarding down the dunes.

After completing all activities, depart for Sydney around 3:30 PM, arriving back in the city by approximately 7:00 PM to conclude the tour.