The beach is great for swimming, surfing and fishing, but also has the added attractions of being dog friendly, and having a huge sandy hill at the north end for surfing down on a. Port stephens also makes for a great day trip or weekend break, and given that its low season you can get some great deals on accommodation and tours. Dolphin watching imagine cruises beaches port stephens. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises.
Enjoy a dolphin watching cruise, visit the australian reptile park and experience the thrill of sandboarding on this fullday adventure to port stephens. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. Australian geographic adventures season 1 episode 5. Most weekends all year round check your preferred date by following directions at the bottom of the page duration. Imagine whale watching cruise port stephens bookings. Port stephens bottlenose dolphins page 3 of 9 port stephens bottlenose dolphins eat a wide variety of seafood including fish, squid and octopus depending on availability and season. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Dolphin house is a korean bbq restaurant that pride ourselves in traditional korean cuisine. The same is true up and down both coasts, the further north you go along the coast the more concentrated the season is, august to september mostly at the very northern point.
Port stephens, an open youthful tidedominated drownedvalley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 4 square kilometres 52 sq mi located in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Imagine cruises imagine cruises is committed to helping you experience the best of what port stephens has to offer within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. The waters of port stephens are renowned for dolphin and whale watching. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. If you visit nelson bay north of newcastle at any time of the year, you will most likely be. Port stephens recreational fishing guide fisheries compliance unit august 2017. Our season normally runs from late september until late april. Regarded as australias dolphin capital, port stephens is home to a remarkable dolphin encounter. Dolphin swim tours port stephens dolphins swim with. Operating offshore in the beautiful port stephens great lakes marine park with oceanic dolphins. Then oakvale wildlife park is for you the general admission ticket will provide you entry, where you will find an endless menagerie of australian native, domestic farm and exotic animals such as koalas, kangaroos, tasmanian devils, goats, sheep, rabbits, alligators and ostriches.
Stephens is about 30 4000 humpback whales hitting up our coast right passport stevens. Marina resort is a great place to stay in the heart of port stephens. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney port. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise. Pacific common dolphins are the species we encounter most and despite their prevalence in oceanic waters, we know very little about them. Explore nelson bay marina on arrival at port stephens and enjoy lunch own expense before boarding the dolphin watching cruise. We have a resident population of bottlenose dolphins and whales during migration season. Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens.
Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. It boosts 26 stunning golden beaches, national parks, diverse marine life, and is a great little sydney escape. March to july is whale shark season at ningaloo reef, located in the. There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding. Ecotourism sailing cat operating from port stephens nsw 2 12 hours north of sydney on. Of course, there are our obvious natural stunners the beaches, the waterways, the dunes, the whales, the dolphins but our holiday destination provides visitors with so many activities, attractions and tours that you may have to extend your stay to experience them all. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Explore beautiful port stephens on this fullday tour from sydney. Port stephens is the perfect destination for a day trip away from the city. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Imagine and envision cruises offer holidayers an experience in the best port stephens has to offer. Located on the hill crest overlooking nelson bay marina. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales.
Blue marlin, black marlin and striped marlin are prolific in these waters. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin. Enjoy complimentary hotel transfers from your sydney accommodation for a comfortable touring experience. Dolphin swim australia offers the first and only permitted wild dolphin swim in new south wales, australia. The beach is surrouinded ny nature and a short walk from the oasis retreat. The 15 best things to do in port stephens updated 2020. Have you ever dreamt of swimming with wild dolphins. Still, tens of thousands of visitors make the journey. Cancelling tours is not easy, but we all need to do our part to slow the spread of this virus. Port stephens visitor guide 2017 by destination port. If you are lucky you can view them from the shore or hire a boat. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder.
Its andrew to see yall dolphins from australia and back for my monthly vlog guy first thing i wanna talk about is the wild migration thats happening up their port. A complete marine discovery package including, dolphin watching and whale watching within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. Imagine whale watching cruise prices may 20th november 15th. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise, combining.
Experience the exhilaration of a 4wd adventure and sandboarding the dunes of port stephens. Relax on deck with commentary from the captain and. This full day tour from sydney visits the central coast including reptile park, luxury dolphin watching trip with boom net, 4wd tour and sandboarding adventure. Port stephens sister cities committee arranged a picnic lunch at manly beach in sydney, a dolphin watch cruise in port stephens, a walk to the summit of tomaree headland, a visit to the local council chambers, to sketchley cottage pioneer museum and to murrook aboriginal cultural centre. Fishing is a fun, outdoor activity for the whole family. Dolphin swim australias tour takes place in the open ocean of port stephens for 4 hours of adventure. Port stephens is home to around 165 bottlenose dolphins, which live in the port itself. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The reptile park was fun, but my two highlights of the tour were dolphin watching and sand boarding. Port stephens is the home of some of the states most beautiful sea cultures. Whale watching at port stephens sydney weekendnotes. We are a family friendly restaurant overlooking the waters of nelson bay.
Port stephens waterways provide excellent beach, rock. Come swim with wild dolphins in the beautiful port stephens great lakes marine park in nsw. Tripadvisor whale watching cruise provided by moonshadow. This is an opportunity for the oceanic adventure of a lifetime. Swim with dolphins port stephens nsw dolphin swim australia. Port stephens koala and dolphin watch home facebook.
Port stephens lies within the port stephens great lakes marine park and is situated about 160 kilometres 99 mi northeast of sydney. Wild dolphin swim nelson bay, port stephens adrenaline. Dolphin swim australia nelson bay 2020 all you need to. We dont compromise the quality of your experience and include lot more activities to make it a memorable day out for you. Within easy access of the beautiful beaches, cafes and restaurants of this seaside haven. Dolphin swim australia offers the only permitted wild dolphin swim in nsw and the first swim of its kind in the world. From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales.
Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port stephens cruises around. Feel like getting up close and personal with some australian native animals. For a truly once in a lifetime opportunity you can swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean and from may to november, see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal during the annual migration season between june and november on a whale watching cruise or from. We have a 1 day port stephens whale watching tour and a 1 day port stephens dolphin tour. Mar 08, 2015 this video is about port stephens tour sandboarding, dolphin watching sydney, australia october 4, 2015. As well as getting swimmers up close and personal with the dolphins, dolphin swim australia is also involved in scientific research programs.
As an ecocertified business, dolphin swim australia concentrates on the conservation of dolphins and educates its guests on the amazing marine mammals of port stephens. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port stephens. Port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin watching enthusiast, with the beautiful port stephens harbour boosting an impressive 99% success rate for spotting dolphins. There are a few cute little souvenir shops around so feel free to have a browse and take in the local atmosphere. Oct 14, 2014 full day private tour from sydney visits the central coast including reptile parks, a luxury dolphin watching trip with boom net, a sandboarding adventure, wild kangaroo watching and many more. Port stephens is just over two hours from sydney and worth a visit all year round. Port stephens tour sandboarding, dolphin watching sydney. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever. Alternatively, join a tour which takes you around the port dolphin watching. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. Deluxe best value all inclusive port stephens day tours from sydney you travel to port stephens in a luxury bus with wash room facilities most of the times. Subscribe to receive the latest port stephens deals, news and events direct to your inbox.
Most swimwith dolphin experiences involve floating in the ocean and waiting in a stationary position until the dolphins approach you, but with dolphin swim australia, swimmers are pulled slowly alongside the dolphins participants are attached to a harness and. Check out the official visitors website for more ideas. When we arrive at port stephens, take a break for lunch own expense at nelson bay, the main town of port stephens. The dolphins are a much loved resident of this beautiful area with visitors coming. Port stephens day tours welcome on board to amazing port stephens day tours labelled blue water paradise, port stephens is renowned also for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. Above water video taken during our wild dolphin swim experience on 03. Having just completed an 8th season dolphin swim australia are currently rated. Dolphin swim australia is nsws first and only permitted wild dolphin swim. This is one of the longest one day tour that we offer which covers about 500 km of the road and stop at many breathtaking lookouts and tourist attractions. Nature is at the centre of all that is port stephens.
Cruise out of the marina in search for pods of bottlenose dolphins see views of the local beaches, dramatic headlands and unspoiled waterways. Tours operate out of port stephens the dolphin capital of australia which is a little touch of paradise on the east coast of australia. Dolphins at monkey mia located 800km north of perth in western australia, monkey mia is internationally famous for its dolphins. Fishing rules help ensure healthy and sustainable fisheries for future generations. This option includes a coach tour, admission to australian reptile park, dolphin watching cruise at port stephens, ride in 4wheeldrive vehicle, and opportunity to sandboard at stockton bight sand dunes. Our splash and slide dolphin cruise is 2 hours in duration departure times are from early november until april at 11. Note that the reptile park does have many native species including koala, not just reptiles. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales watching and dunes sandboarding. Port stephens dolphin watching tour nelson bay expedia.
It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Enjoy the natural beauty of port stephens, join the dolphin watch cruise, visit the breathtaking sand dunes and go sandboarding. Jan 17, 2018 port stephens nature guide published on jan 17, 2018 this guide highlights just some of the thousands of opportunities to experience the very best of mother nature in port stephens. Full day private tour from sydney visits the central coast including reptile parks, a luxury dolphin watching trip with boom net, a sandboarding adventure, wild kangaroo watching and. Join us at designated census viewing sites up and down the coast, on land and on water, to observe, photograph and record information as part of a population census of our resident bottlenose dolphins.
A delightful cruise of the magnificent port stephens harbour to see the resident bottlenose dolphins. Discover the beautiful coastal region of port stephens on a fullday nature tour from sydney. We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with our guests each day. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. The 10 best port stephens hotels where to stay in port. Port stephens dolphin watch, reptile park and 4wd sandboarding tour. Top places to swim with wild dolphins tourism australia. From rugged mountain biking along coastal tracks to familyfriendly cycle paths. We provide the highest quality meats, authentic korean food along with various tasty side dishes. Sep 18, 2017 port stephens is located in the north coast region, and at 180 km away, its slightly further afield than other sydney daytrip destinations.
Port stephens dolphin watching by gray line campvale. Swim with dolphins imagine cruises swim with dolphins a. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens. Dolphin, whale watch tours and private charter cruises.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Dolphin swim australia dolphin swim tours port stephens. Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphin watching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. Most properties now provide bed linen for bookings made on or after 25 august 2015. There is always that chance to ride the boom net at the back of the. The aquatic marine viewing experience amve brings swimming with dolphins to port stephens. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia. Australian geographic adventures season 1 episode 5 dolphin swim australia.
If you booked before 25 august 2015 but have not yet arrived, you will need to bring your own bedsheets, towels and pillow cases, or contact mail at winningholidays dot com dot au to enquire about linen supply. Whale watching and sand boarding package port stephens. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember for ever. Pickup and dropoff service from 12 convenient locations included. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. The 10 best port stephens beaches with photos tripadvisor. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours. Witness a plethora of wildlife including animals like kangaroos, koalas and giant crocodiles at the reptile park. Loksha tours offers best port stephens day trip from sydney.
Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. An adult dolphin consumes around 49% of its body weight daily. With a resident population of bottlenose dolphins, whales in season, spectacular bushwalking and wildflowers and endless water activities such as firstclass snorkelling and diving in marine parks. There are spectacular bush walks, wildflowers and endless water activities such as firstclass snorkelling and diving in port stephens and great lakes marine parks. Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. There are so many things to see and do in port stephens. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in port stephens, australia on tripadvisor. Whale watching in port stephens whale watching in port stephens humpback and southern right whales migrate along port stephens beautiful coastline between may and november, with pregnant whales heading to warmer waters to give birth to their young, before returning with their new born calves back to antarctica. Facebook page where guests can download or copy and share the photos. Dolphin swim australia is an entirely new concept and is the first of its kind worldwide.
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