Tours and Activities in Port Stephens
From wild dolphins and migrating whales to island escapes and sand dune adventures! Explore the best experiences Port Stephens has to offer, all in one place. Book with the locals and start your next adventure today.
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Whale Watching
Witness the annual Humpback Whale migration on the 'Humpback Highway' between May and November each year.
Imagine: 3hr Whale Watch Cruise
Head out to the open ocean aboard Imagine's spacious sailing catamaran to spot migrating humpback whales, with knowledgeable crew and plenty of viewing space.
Envision: 1.5hr Whale Watch Express
A fast, thrilling ride out to the whales on Envision's open custom vessel — the quickest way to get up close to the humpback migration.
Moonshadow: 2.5hr Whale Watching Cruise
Cruise in comfort aboard Moonshadow's large catamaran with indoor and outdoor decks, licensed bar and cafe, in search of migrating humpback whales.
Dolphin Watching Cruises
Make the most of this fantastic time of year! Multiple dolphin watching cruises available all year round.
Moonshadow: 1.5hr Dolphin Discovery
Cruise the bay on Moonshadow's roomy catamaran to see wild dolphins, with a boom net, licensed bar and cafe on board for a relaxed day out.
Tea Gardens Ferry
Enjoy a cruise across the Bay, and explore historic Tea Gardens.
T.G. Ferries – the original historic ferry
Cruise across the bay aboard the original historic wooden ferry to the charming riverside village of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
Quad Bikes
The quad bikes are so much fun with different experiences to choose from. Holiday seasons book out quickly — book online.
1.5hr Quad Bike King
Ride your own quad bike across the giant Stockton sand dunes on a guided adventure suitable for all experience levels.
1hr Quad Bike Adventure Tour
A guided one-hour quad bike tour over the dunes — full training and safety gear provided before you hit the sand.
Sandboarding
A great physical workout on our magnificent dunes — or bring your camera for fantastic photos instead.
2hr Unlimited Sandboarding
A 4WD ride onto the Stockton dunes with unlimited sandboarding runs down the slopes — thrilling fun for the whole family.
1hr Beach & Dune Tour w Sandboarding
An action-packed 4WD tour along the beach and over the dunes, with sandboarding included for a taste of the ultimate dune adventure.