Sydney Whale Watching and Sandboarding Tour

Travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the blue water paradise of Port Stephens. With crystal clear waters, Port Stephens boasts over 26 pristine beaches, National Parks and diverse marine life.
The action starts with a visit to Birubi Point with the majestic 30km long Stockton Beach and the Southern Hemisphere's biggest sand dunes!
Take a 4WD over the dunes to sandboard down the huge slopes – lots of laughs and hard work walking back up! Walk along the beach and in the warmer months (conditions permitting) you can swim.
At Nelson Bay we have free time for lunch (own expense) with plenty of venues and shops to wander and find what you like.

It’s then onto a whale watching cruise to cruise out to sea to witness the annual mass migration of humpback whales. See them leap and breach as they swim close to the coastline. Seeing these majestic animals in the wild is wonderful memory for life.
On our return to Sydney we have a brief refreshment stop.

Meeting Point

Christ Church St Laurence

812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure

Macquarie Place Park

36 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Departs 7.45am The Obelisk, Macquarie Place Park, cnr Loftus St & Bridge St, Circular Quay. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Cnr of George and, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure

What's included:

• Carbon neutral with all vehicle emissions offset
• 30km long Stockton Beach
• 4WD tour + sandboarding
• All transport with professional driver/guide
• 2.5 hour whale watching cruise

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay, New South Wales

The launchpad for your whale watching tour, Nelson Bay is the largest town in the Port Stephens area, with easy access to cafés, restaurants and shopping, as well as sheltered beaches perfect for swimming

1 hour

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

3/35 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is possible that you will see spectacular displays – spy hops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and … the breathtaking breach. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary and the cruise includes bonus dolphin and outer island cruising – two cruises for the price of one! A fully licensed bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.

2 hours, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

D'Albora Marinas

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

Free time to have some lunch, wander the shops and listen to local entertainment next to the bay

45 minutes

Port Stephens 4WD Tours

James Paterson St, Anna Bay NSW 2316, Australia

4WD buses will transport you over the dunes to the sandboarding instructors who will teach you how to safely sandboard on the largest coastal sand dune system in the Southern hemisphere.
Stay and slide for as long as you like and return on one of the 4WD shuttle buses back to the departure point whenever you’re ready.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Birubi Beach

73 James Paterson St, Anna Bay, 2316, New South Wales

Free time to swim (weather permitting) or walk along this 30km long glorious beach

30 minutes