Starts Nelson BayDolphin Watch Cruise & Sail
Sailing catamaran to the bay's resident dolphins, boom net ride, 99% sighting rate and a free return trip if you miss.
In Port Stephens: 1.5 hours on the bay
Eleven options, sorted by what you want to see and where they start. Each one has its own page with the day, what is included and what guests say.
Cruises from d'Albora Marina and Teramby Road: the dolphins live in the bay all year, the humpbacks pass from May to November.
Starts Nelson BaySailing catamaran to the bay's resident dolphins, boom net ride, 99% sighting rate and a free return trip if you miss.
In Port Stephens: 1.5 hours on the bay
Starts Nelson BayFast 40-foot power cat, small group, 60 minutes from Nelson Bay past Shoal Bay to the dolphins off Jimmy's Beach.
In Port Stephens: 1 hour on the bay
May to NovemberUp to 12 guests on a fast 40-foot power cat, straight out to the humpbacks, with a free standby trip if none show.
In Port Stephens: 1.5 hours at sea
Sandboarding, a beach 4WD run and quad bikes in the Worimi Conservation Lands, all starting at Anna Bay or Williamtown.
Starts Anna Bay4WD to a private dune, sit-down, stand-up and pro boards, and no time limit. Ride the shuttle back when you are done.
In Port Stephens: Unlimited time on the dunes
Starts Anna BayRed 4WD down Birubi Beach, pipi digging with the guide, then about 45 minutes of sandboarding. Park fee included.
In Port Stephens: 75 minutes on the beach and dunes
Starts WilliamtownGuided 1-hour quad ride from Williamtown over grassland and the high Worimi dunes. Riders 16 and over, beginners welcome.
In Port Stephens: 1 hour riding the dunes
The rescue sanctuary at One Mile and a guided shore snorkel in the Fly Point marine sanctuary.
Starts One MileEntry to the rescue sanctuary at One Mile: the Storywalk, the koala hospital window and the treetop SKYwalk.
In Port Stephens: As long as you like
Starts Nelson BayA guided shore snorkel in the Fly Point sanctuary: one guide per six, mask, fins and a wetsuit included.
In Port Stephens: 1 hour in the water
About 12 hours door to door, with about 5 to 6 of them in Port Stephens.
From SydneyNo car, one day: dolphin cruise, Koala Sanctuary and 4WD sandboarding from Sydney, all entries included. Lunch extra.
In Port Stephens: About 5 hours: cruise, koalas, dunes
From SydneyThe cheapest day from Sydney: two hours at the dunes, lunch in Nelson Bay and the Tomaree summit hike. Extras paid on the day.
In Port Stephens: About 5 to 6 hours
Not Port Stephens: Jervis Bay, 3 hours south of Sydney, for white sand and wild kangaroos.
Cross-sellAnother bay, 3 hours south of Sydney: a dolphin cruise, Hyams Beach and wild kangaroos, park fees included.
In Port Stephens: Not Port Stephens: Jervis Bay, 3 hours south