Sydney Dolphin Watching and Sandboarding Tour

Take a day trip from Sydney to experience the natural wonder of Port Stephens! Embark on a Dolphin Watching cruise from the breathtaking Nelson bay, where you will see some of the 140 local bottle nose dolphins. Experience sandboarding at the famous Stockton Bite Sand Dunes of Anna Bay - the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy complimentary wine testing at a local vineyard, just outside of the renowned Hunter Valley. Learn about the local culture and history from our friendly and experienced tour guides.
All of this is and more is just a 2.5 hour, air-conditioned bus drive from Sydney!

Meeting Point

Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1

Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

6:45am depart from Sydney Central Railway Station concourse, Western Forecourt Bay 8. Where you will board our air conditioned luxury coach.

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

68 Harbour St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

7:00 am depart from Furama Hotel 68 Harbour St Haymarket.

What's included:

• Return Coach Transport from Sydney to Port Stephens
• Visit to Port Stephens Winery and Brewery
• 1 1/2 hr Dolphin Cruise on Port Stephens Marine Park and Waterways
• Sand Boarding on Stocktons sand Dunes
• Bottled Water Refreshments
• Sandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes.
• 4WD experience on Birubi Beach

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay, New South Wales

We arrive at 10am at tranquil coastal village of Nelson Bay, the heart of Port Stephens and home to d’Albora Marina departure point for the your Dolphin Discovery Cruise.
Ok now it’s time to board your boat to see a marine wonderland with Moonshadow TQC Cruises, the largest dolphin cruise company in NSW. Port Stephens is home to 160 bottle nose dolphins, one of the most beautiful marine mammals on the planet. At times the dolphins love to surf the bow waves of Moonshadow’s boats and if you’re lucky they may give you a wink of their eye or you can just wink at them. There is heaps of other wildlife to see on the cruise from pelicans, sea eagles and even the odd seal. You will experience 90 minutes of cruising the blue blue waters of Port Stephens with expert commentary provided by Moonshadow’s experienced skippers. In the warmer months you can even take a plunge in the boom net at the rear of the boat but make sure you have a change of clothes.

2 hours

D'Albora Marinas

6 Teramby Rd, , Nelson Bay, 2315, New South Wales

After your cruise there is plenty of time to enjoy your lunch at the many waterside cafes or simply walk around sightseeing and taking in the seaside vibe. Have the freedom of selecting and purchasing your own delicious lunch to suit your taste.

1 hour

Stockton Sand Dunes

Anna Beach, , Port Stephens, New South Wales

At 1.30pm we arrive at the Stockton Bight sand dunes a coastal desert 32kms long and largest mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.
Here you will be greeted by our friendly 4WD drivers and guides from Port Stephens 4WD Tours, who will help you onto their 21-seater 4WD red coach for the 2km drive to “The Dunes”. Ok, now it’s time for Sandboarding. Your sandboarding guide will give you safety instructions and tips on techniques on how to sandboard successfully. Sandboarding is suitable for toddlers to grandparents and very safe. Sandboarding is referred to as ‘soft adventure’ however it is hard core family fun.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bobs Farm

Bobs Farm, New South Wales

You tired yet? It’s now time head south back to Sydney. But before we leave Port Stephens there is one last stop at B-Farm aka Murrays Brewery for a spot of wine tasting. B Farm has several exquisite wines for you to sample. They also have a stunning gift shop for you to buy the perfect gift for that special someone back home.
All Aboard! Time to head back to the big smoke. So put your seat belt, press recline on your seat because it’s time for some shut eye on our trip back Sydney. So as the bus pulls back into Central Railway I’m sure you will say “that was One Perfect Day”.

30 minutes