11 Port Stephens Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Our pick

90-minute Nelson Bay cruise in Port Stephens Harbour to spot resident dolphins and try the boom net, with live captain commentary.

“This was a lovely activity!! The captain was very knowledgeable about dolphins and offered some very interesting insights. We did see many dolphins, we got very close!! The captain knew how to navigate the boat around them so we could have the best viewing experience but also to respect their habitat. The boat had refreshments and hot food with plenty of drink options. There were toilet amenities that were clean and comfortable. The kids loved the boom net and slide. I would say this is well worth the money to be out on the water in beautiful Port Stephens. Even on an overcast day with light rain, we still had…”

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2.Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

4WD into Stockton Beach dunes for unlimited sandboarding with instruction from Birubi Beach, NSW, in 90 minutes.

“Our guide Shaq was awesome! Helped me find my phone after it was lost down a dune. Absolute legend he didn’t hesitate to help.”

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3.Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Cruise with Swimming and Slides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Nelson Bay dolphin watch on a catamaran with boom net swims, water slides, and headland views, plus a licensed bar for snacks.

“Amazing value, so many dolphins right near the boat frolicking in the waves! The slide was a huge hit with the kids.”

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4.Port Stephens: Worimi Sand Dune Quad Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 1 hour · from $84

ATV the Worimi Sand Dunes near Port Stephens. Expert instruction, Aboriginal and geology commentary, and 12-30 m dunes in 1 hour. $84.

“Had a great time, planning to come back and di it again with out big kids. Guides were friendly and explained everything we needed to know and were very reassuring when it came to going down the big dunes. Thanks for a great experience guys”

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5.Nelson Bay: Dolphin Watch Cruise and Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Nelson Bay dolphin watch on a 52-ft sailing catamaran. 90 minutes, 360 views, bow-net and boom-net options, plus a free return guarantee.

“Friendly, helpful, informative, fun. We unfortunately did not get to see the dolphins on the first trip, and managed to book for the following day free of charge and got to see them then. Thank you for the amazingly beautiful cruise!! Shannon and Günther (Germany)”

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6.Port Stephens 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $62Top rated

Enjoy a 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay on a sailing catamaran with blankets, tea/coffee, and onboard help spotting wildlife.

“Super happy to see group of whales in two occasions , dolphins and seals as well Steady sailing l Nice captain and boat”

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7.Port Stephens: 1hr Dolphin Watch Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

1-hour crowd-free Port Stephens dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay. Spot bottlenose dolphins with 360 Envision views and onboard commentary.

“Highly recommended! A massive thanks to our guide Sophie who also took some amazing photos of us!”

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8.Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

A 3-hour whale and dolphin catamaran cruise from Nelson Bay with comfy covered decks, great commentary, and a real chance at humpbacks.

“amazing as always. repeat booking will be yet more repeat bookings in the future”

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9.Port Stephens: Port Stephens Island Snorkel Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Port Stephens 3-hour Island Snorkel Cruise on Envision, gear included, small-group Outer Island swimming, see turtles and rays.

“Awesome day out snorkelling with Matt and Sophie. Saw some amazing little sharks and fish. Would definitely do again. Highly recommend.”

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10.Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch & Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

90-minute Dolphin Watch eco cruise on MV Osprey from Nelson Bay, searching for wild bottlenose dolphins and scenic Port Stephens Marine Park.

“Really fabulous and exciting trip .: really enjoyed it .. saw lots of dolphins which was amazing”

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11.Nelson Bay: Marine Discovery Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $77

Nelson Bay marine discovery cruise on a 54ft catamaran, spotting dolphins and snorkeling in Port Stephens coves for $77 per person.

“Tolles Boot und geniale Crew mit vielen interessanten Informationen. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen. Wir hatten ein tolles, erstes Schnorchel-Erlebnis und konnten viele Delfine beobachten. Großes Lob!”

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