Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. Anyone wishing to witness the beauty of port stephens, this tour is the perfect solution. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder. 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. With wildlife viewings including australian favorites like koalas, kangaroos and tasmanian devils, plus.
You wont forget the sight of a 15 metre, 40 tonne humpback whale. Port townsend seattleedmonds whidbey island tour details. Whale watching and sand boarding package port stephens. Regarded as the dolphin capital of australia, theres a 99% chance of spotting a few of the 70 bottlenose dolphins who call port stephens home on a dolphin watch cruise. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Each spring, majestic gray whales migrate from the southern waters north to alaska.
Discover the beautiful north coast region of port stephens, with its pristine waterways, golden sandy beaches, eco diverse marina and national parks travel across the iconic sydney harbour bridge and continue north to cross the hawkesbury river before arriving at the australian reptile park, loaded with unique exhibits and animals. Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Discover this beautiful north coast region white sandy beaches and the sparkling waters of the pacific ocean. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. Visit a wildlife park to check out the critters, then hop on a boat in nelson bay to look for bottlenose dolphins. The largest living sand dunes in the southern hemisphere are a natural wonder of the world and port stephens. Dolphin watch cruises operate all year with moonshadow cruises and tamboi queen cruises. Also included is a cruise of port stephens outer islands, morning or afternoon. Whale watching south australia tours spirit safaris. Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. Tours require a minimum of 15 passengers for departure.
Imagine and envision cruises offer holidayers an experience in the best port stephens has to offer. Our port stephens whale watching day tour departs every wednesday and saturday from sydney during whale season june oct. Find things to do, attractions and tours in whalewatching season as the whale migration passes north coast. Every year between june and october, close to 10,000 humpback and minke whales migrate along the east coast of australia. For general information on port stephens, visit au sourcecredit. Best of port stephens, australia tourism tripadvisor. Whales,dolphins,seals watching cruise port stephens. We were treated to a wonderful show by the pods of dolphins out in the bay, playing with puffer fish and swimming so cl. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in port stephens, australia on tripadvisor. Whale watch cruises operate may through to november.
Blue mountains,great ocean road,uluru,kakadu,hunter valley day tours,sydney harbour cruises,also group and charter tours. Port stephens tour, port stephens dolphins tour gray line. Tours depart on mondays, wednesdays and saturdays at 7. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next port stephens. Just two hours north of sydney, port stephens and the newcastle region is a. Lunch bring a packed lunch or grab one at one of the nelson bay cafes. Our 4hour whale watching cruise departs port townsend both in the morning 10am and in the afternoon 2. Ecotourism sailing cat operating from port stephens nsw 2 12 hours north of sydney on. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney.
Top things to do in port stephens, greater newcastle. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port stephens. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. Or spot whales 11 of 11 whale watching is also a popular activity as humpbacks and southern right whales pass through the waters.
Dolphin, whale watch tours and private charter cruises. The 4wd tours offer a shuttle service so you can be on the dunes for as long as you like. Humpback whales can be seen port stephens on a this private tours for about five months of the year. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin. There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding. North of sydney along the coast is the magnificent holiday destination of port stephens. Imagine is a spacious and comfortable catamaran and a lot more intimate than the bigger boats. The sand dunes are stunning and a must see when visiting anna bay.
Words cannot express my amazement at seeing 3 whales on our tour omg it was amazing nice small group which gave everyone an opportunity to see the whales and take pics. A complete marine discovery package including, dolphin watching and whale watching within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Check out the official visitors website for more ideas. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Cruise among the whales on the whale watching trip, play on stunning beaches, sand slide down huge dunes and 4wd on the beach.
Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port. Looking forward to having you on our tour so we can show you an amazing time on this day trip to port stephens from sydney. Be amazed as you get close to the biggest creatures on earth. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. If you are looking for a holiday full of white sandy beaches, amazing wildlife, and activities for the whole family, then you are going to love port stephens. From sublime natural beauty to freshly caught seafood, port stephens is a wonderful beach escape on a sparkling blue bay. We head out towards the san juan islands, or to wherever the whales are on the red head, our comfortable and fast, 40seat tour boat. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. Port stephens was first noted by europeans in may 1770 when captain james cook referred to port stephens in his log as an opening forming a bay. If you love nature and adventure, then this is the trip for you. With the longest history and largest boats in port stephens moonshadow tqc cruises has operated as a family owned business for over 36 years. Port stephens tours, port stephens day tours from sydney.
Whalewatching cruises aboard imagine cruises depart port stephens at 10. Be greeted by a ranger who will escort you to the koala. Humpback whales migrate north along the east coast of australia between may and august each year to give birth and mate in the waters of the coral sea. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes as well as a jacket in the cooler months, sunglasses and sunscreen and your camera of course. Your coast warriors beach day to port stephens in the beautiful nelson bay starts off early in the morning from various sydney. Port stephens on the mid north coast of nsw is the perfect place in australia to observe dolphins in the wild and is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins with 99% success rate with dolphin sighting on all our dolphin cruises during all year round. Imagine whale watching cruise port stephens bookings.
Port townsend 4hour whale watching tour puget sound express. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Port stephens day tour from sydney best bits are dolphin watching, known as the blue water paradise, on our port stephens day trip stop off first at a wildlife park where kangaroos and emus wander freely, join a 4wd tour of the massive dunes and sandboard your way down, and. There are various whale watching cruises running from within port stephens, that venture out side the port stephens harbour and into the outer port stephens seas. The 3 hour cruises give people the opportunity to see whales of 3 different types the minke whale, pilot whales and humpback whales. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port stephens cruises around. Hit the stockton bight sand dunes for a 4wd tour and a chance to try sandboarding. Relax on beautiful sandy beaches, meet the resident bottlenose dolphins, enjoy fun water sports, explore giant sand dunes and savour delicious waterfront places to eat home to more than 100 dolphins, the pristine inlet in the vast port stephensgreat lakes marine park is. 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. Port stephens tours port stephens day tours from sydney. Experience the ultimate whale watching experience on this 2. Watch different species of wildlife pass through this area each year. Discover the scenic north coast region of port stephens on a fullday coach tour from sydney.
We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with our guests each day. Only a few hours north of sydney, port stephens is an idyllic beach escape. 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. More than twice the size of sydney harbour, the port hosts a resident population of over 150 playful dolphins. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours. 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. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever.
From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. Cancelling tours is not easy, but we all need to do our part to slow the spread of this virus. The 10 best things to do in port stephens 2020 with. Port stephens day tour with dolphin watching, sandboarding. Port stephens offers a wide range of tourist attractions and activities for you to enjoy, as well as a number of tours and excursions. Atlantis port stephens is a social enterprise located in salamander bay, with a goal to promote conservation through education of. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. The whale tails were originally built and installed for naturefest 2016, but were such a hit that they remain a key part of the marinas open space to this day. With its huge natural harbour that begins from karuah river, and spans 24km towards the pacific ocean, the area is a haven for charismatic sealife.
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