Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options
Overview
About
It takes over four hours to reach Port Stephens from Sydney by public transit. Experience this signature seaside destination in just a day when you book this fully customizable private tour, with 2-way transfers direct from most central Sydney accommodation. Depending on the season, you might choose to join a dolphin-watching or whale-watching cruise, sandboard down the dunes at Anna Bay, ride a camel, or simply enjoy the beach.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-99
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 10h
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
It takes over four hours to reach Port Stephens from Sydney by public transit. Experience this signature seaside destination in just a day when you book this fully customisable private tour, with 2-way transfers direct from most central Sydney accommodation. Depending on the season, you might choose to join a dolphin-watching or whale-watching cruise, sand board down the dunes at Anna Bay, ride a camel, or simply enjoy the beach.Spend the day in Port Stephens with a private driver/guide Opt to join a cruise to watch dolphins or whales (in season)
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia
Go Beyond Tours will pick you up from your City Accomodation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
Nelson Bay, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Greater Newcastle, New South Wales
Meet the resident dolphins and ride the boom net on the daily dolphin watching cruise , with a 99 per cent success rate in dolphin sightings!
(Option at own cost.)
Get up close and personal with friendly giants on a whale watching cruise (May to November).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
Gan Gan Lookout, Lilly Hill Rd, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia
Enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful Port Stephens and beyond from iconic Gan Gan Hill, one of the highest points in the area
The top attractions you’ll see include the vast blue bay, the striking Yacabba and Tomaree headlands, the magnificent Tomaree National Park and the towering Stockton Bight sand dunes. You can gaze as far north as Hawks Nest and south along NSW’s longest beach to Newcastle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club, Stockton street, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia
We stop for a delicious lunch at the restaurant with its large views over Port Stephens Waterway.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Little Beach Reserve, Beach Rd, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia
We drive around the foreshore of gorgeous Port Stephens to Little Beach for some ideal photo opportunities. The Little Beach foreshore has both a grassed area and beach area ideal place for a quick dip if you bring some swimmers!
The beach is ideal for young children with its sandy expanse and gentle waters and is also popular with local pelicans.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Stockton Sand Dunes, Anna Beach, Port Stephens, New South Wales Australia
Enjoy your unique Sand Boarding Adventure (Option at own cost)
Board custom-built off-road vehicles for the short, bouncy ride into the largest moving sand mass in the southern hemisphere. The dunes stretch 32 kilometres, that’s the entire length of Stockton Beach and can reach over 40-50 metres high, that’s like a 10 storey building. The views alone are spectacular. Get full instructions and transport. Use hand made custom designed boards that are made for maximum speed. Then climb to the top of the dunes, jump on your sand board, slide on down, and repeat!
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At:
Sydney NSW, Australia
Amazing experience finishes with a drop- off back to the door of your city accomodation (if you choose not to take the ferry from Homebush back to the city centre).
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Hotel/port pickup
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Dolphin or Whale Watching Cruise
- Sand Boarding Hire
- Camel Riding Fee
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking for options
- Most travelers can participate
- If a Cruise pickup is required please enter those details, if NOT type in "n/a"
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Sydney Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options in Sydney, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Go Beyond Tours will pick you up from your City Accomodation.
Nelson Bay
Meet the resident dolphins and ride the boom net on the daily dolphin watching cruise , with a 99 per cent success rate in dolphin sightings! (Option at own cost.) Get up close and personal with friendly giants on a whale watching cruise (May to November).
Gan Gan Lookout
Enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful Port Stephens and beyond from iconic Gan Gan Hill, one of the highest points in the area The top attractions you’ll see include the vast blue bay, the striking Yacabba and Tomaree headlands, the magnificent Tomaree National Park and the towering Stockton Bight sand dunes. You can gaze as far north as Hawks Nest and south along NSW’s longest beach to Newcastle.
Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club
We stop for a delicious lunch at the restaurant with its large views over Port Stephens Waterway.
Little Beach Reserve
We drive around the foreshore of gorgeous Port Stephens to Little Beach for some ideal photo opportunities. The Little Beach foreshore has both a grassed area and beach area ideal place for a quick dip if you bring some swimmers! The beach is ideal for young children with its sandy expanse and gentle waters and is also popular with local pelicans.
Stockton Sand Dunes
Enjoy your unique Sand Boarding Adventure (Option at own cost) Board custom-built off-road vehicles for the short, bouncy ride into the largest moving sand mass in the southern hemisphere. The dunes stretch 32 kilometres, that’s the entire length of Stockton Beach and can reach over 40-50 metres high, that’s like a 10 storey building. The views alone are spectacular. Get full instructions and transport. Use hand made custom designed boards that are made for maximum speed. Then climb to the top of the dunes, jump on your sand board, slide on down, and repeat!
Sydney
Amazing experience finishes with a drop- off back to the door of your city accomodation (if you choose not to take the ferry from Homebush back to the city centre).
This concludes the tour.
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