Top 4 Tours in Port Stephens

1.Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Our pick

Cruise Port Stephens Harbour for 90 minutes aboard a large Moonshadow TQC vessel. Your captain points out bottlenose dolphins, Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands, Shoal Bay, and local marine life. You can sit on deck, buy food or drinks at the licensed bar, or get wet in the boom net. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

“We absolutely loved it. Unfortunately due to recent storms the water was very dirty. We still saw lots of dolphins. The captain was awesome. The crew were great. Highly recommended to any and all. Great value for money.”

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2.Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Meet at Birubi Beach for a short, bouncy ride in an air-conditioned 4WD to Stockton’s huge moving dunes. Learn the basics, then climb and slide as often as you like for up to 90 minutes. Guides including Shaq and Isaac have helped riders of all ages, but bring water, sunscreen, and energy for the soft-sand climbs.

“Great activity for our large family. We had a mix of ages from 9-70 and everyone had a great time. Check in was easy and fast, activity was as described and transportation and sand boards were in good condition.”

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3.Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Cruise Port Stephens from Nelson Bay on a two-hour Moonshadow TQC catamaran trip. Watch for resident dolphins, hear English commentary, then use the boom net, water slides, play mat, and spa. Bring swimwear and a towel. The licensed bar sells drinks and snacks, but food is not included.

“We had a very good time, all the crew members were very friendly and helpful, we highly recommend ♥️❤️ all of you to try with Nelson Bay: dolphins slides and spa cruise 🛳 ❣️👌🐬”

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4.Unlimited Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · from $30

Meet at Birubi Point in Anna Bay, take a 4WD shuttle onto Stockton Beach, and learn to sandboard on the Worimi Conservation Lands. Your pass lets you ride as much as you like, with buses returning regularly. Bring water, sun protection, a camera, and clothes suited to walking up warm, steep dunes.

“Great fun, very professional team, will definitely go back again haed work climbing the dunes but well worth it”

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