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Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise

Sydney, Australia
  • 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take a day trip from Sydney to the beautiful Port Stephens in search of bottlenose dolphins aboard this wildlife cruise. Climb aboard a triple-decker catamaran and enjoy views from the expansive decks or sit on the boom net to catch the splashing waters. Discover white-sand beaches at Nelson Bay and enjoy the option for a little adventure with a sandboarding experience or 4WD tour on the sand dunes of Stockton Beach (own expense).
  • Private day trip to Port Stephens from Sydney
  • Spot dolphins and other marine life in the bay
  • Cross over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Take in the surrounding scenery from Gan Gan Lookout

What's Included

  • Expert Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Dolphin Cruise
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities
  • Excess Baggage
    Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour. Groups of 11 or more, please contact us for a custom quote for travelling with luggage. For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (Pass By)

Hawkesbury River (Pass By)

1

Gan Gan Lookout

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Stockton Sand Dunes

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Nelson Bay

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Optional activities are subject to availability on the day of travel
  • N.B. Port Stephens is about a 3 hour drive from Sydney
  • Moonshadow Catamaran is a public cruise boat
  • Infant seats available if you notify us in advance of the age/s of the children
  • Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Port Stephens Private Day Tour

Kailash_R, Jun 2023
Awesome experience at Port Stephens, Steve and Jonathan were awesome guide and kept us engaged throughout the tour

Chris is wonderful

Jing_M, Dec 2022
Chris, our guide is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. Sandboarding is the best part. Kids had so much fun. The trip is private and tailored to our needs. so we don’t have to travel with large groups. thank you

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi Jing Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your private Port Stephens dolphin watching and sandboarding experience. Chris is certainly a great guide and he loved showing you a great time at Port Stephens! We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia! Cheers, Steve Arnerich Owner, Runaway Tours

From $575.34

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 204 days in advance.

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