Australia · PORT STEPHENS TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 port stephens tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise Port Stephens for wild dolphins, headland views, live commentary, and a fun boom-net swim on a 90-minute family boat trip.
“Excellent activity! Boat was clean and huge! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Saw loads of dolphins and had a great great time!!”
Slide huge Stockton Beach dunes on an air-conditioned 4WD tour with unlimited sandboarding, friendly instruction, and striking Port Stephens views.
“It seems daunting at first, but it’s epic fun. The staff are exceptional, make conversation with them, they have a lot of local info for you! Ask to ride up front in the bus, excellent views.”
Sandboard Stockton Beach’s huge white dunes with 4WD transport, an instructor lesson, unlimited runs, and flexible shuttle times from $30.84.
“We enjoyed a wonderful experience and were cared by the staff extremely well. When we arrived at the sand dunes, we were greeted by a staff member who helped us provide more information and explained how to safely sand boarding as we were with our children.”
Cruise Port Stephens for 2.5 hours among humpback whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and headland views aboard a comfortable catamaran.
“Good to spend two hours in the afternoon in the cruise”
Ride a 4WD into Port Stephens dunes for unlimited sit-down and stand-up sandboarding, shaded picnic time, boards, water, and views.
“I have browsed through this sand dunes sand boarding activity and I wanted to give it a try and it was absolutely worth it. Was so much fun. But have to mindful of the Sun. I found that 4WD ride more thrilling and enjoyed it as well.”
Ride a 4WD along Birubi Beach, search for pipis, then sandboard down 40-meter dunes near Anna Bay for a lively 75-minute outing.
“My family (12,10 and 3 year old kids) and I really enjoyed to combination of education at the beach, and 40 min of sand boarding. Especially for the kids the right amount of time to explore it and have some fun rides. The guide is the xtremely helpful and shared personal stories. He invited the kids to sit in the front, which they were very excited about.”
Sail Nelson Bay aboard Imagine for close dolphin watching, bow-net thrills, optional swimming, and a free return trip if none appear.
“The team was very friendly, the boat was very well equipped, and best of all, there were lots of dolphins! A magical moment with the children!!”
Join a one-hour Port Stephens dolphin cruise for $35, with 360-degree views, friendly guides, and a small-boat ride across the bay.
“Found this to be alot more intimate than being on the bigger catamaran with 100's of people. Were able to move around the boat and get closer to the dolphins 10 people on our boat for $50 I think was great value. Crew particularly the skipper full of dolphin knowledge( forgot their names) we did 330pm on a friday. Weather was overcast. It was a relaxing trip and got to see dolphins. So all in all a great experience 😁”
Cruise from Nelson Bay on a 54-foot catamaran for humpback whales, dolphins, seals, sea birds, and expert commentary.
“Really good in terrible weather. The guides were very friendly, helpful and knowledgable”
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