Port Stephens Adventure: Beaches, Dolphins, Koalas

Discover dolphins, sandboard dunes, and savor wine on a thrilling day trip from Sydney to Port Stephens. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moonshadow-TQC Cruises - Experience a 90-minute Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on the stunning turquoise waters of Port Stephens, a true marine paradise. This remarkable natural harbor is home to approximately 140 bottlenose dolphins, who will captivate you with their playful and intelligent behavior as they frolic around the…
What's Included
  • Return Coach Transport from Sydney to Port Stephens
  • Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on Port Stephens Marine Park
  • Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary admission
  • 4WD experience on Birubi Beach
  • Sand Boarding on Stocktons sand Dunes
  • Sandboards are provided at the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the beauty of nature on a full-day tour to the scenic Port Stephens, a coastal haven celebrated for its breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear waters, and remarkable wildlife, located just 2.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD. Engage with nature firsthand by embarking on a dolphin-watching cruise and observing wild koalas in their natural environment….

Location
Central Station Forecourt
Pitt Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(224 Ratings)
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Maggiehm4826uv
Jan 24, 2026
Fun, scenic, memorable! - Chen was awesome! Such a fun time! Got to see dolphins, had a delicious lunch, saw lots of koalas, and had such a good time sand boarding!
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Diana
Jan 16, 2026
Dolphins and koalas - Yan was such a good tour guide. Very sweet and fun. He knew well how long each activity was gonna last, and it was actually perfect! We saw beautiful dolphins, ate good food, saw adorable koalas that Yan helped us find, and had the best time at the sand dunes and beach in Anna Bay. He was also a great guide to come back to where we were staying at. Overall, it was a great experience and we would totally do it again!!
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S4929zlelliet
Jan 10, 2026
Incredible day - This trip was amazing! Our guide Yan was so friendly and made the trip very enjoyable. The koala sanctuary was so gorgeous and it was lovely to be able to see the koalas in a relaxed environment. Absolutely loved the sand boarding, it was incredible. Would definitely recommend
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Wanderer744855
Jan 6, 2026
Great day adventure! - This was definitely a highlight! What a cool day connecting with nature and seeing dolphins, Koalas that are being nursed back to health, and going sand boarding! All of the crew and our guides (Chen and Mayuko) were so sweet and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend doing this if you are in Sydney!
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O3368uuruthl
Jan 6, 2026
Wonderful Day - I couldn't ask for a better day than this! We hade so much fun, and it didn’t feel rushed as some other tours do. We had Chin as our driver/guide and he was amazing. 10/10 experience!
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Rainlake2008
Dec 31, 2025
Great trip! - the driver and tour guide, Mr Chen, is friendly and very considerate. Comfortable and clean coach for transportation. Great experience to see dolphins and koalas. Fun and unique experience for sandboarding! Definitely recommended!
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Eileen_w
Dec 30, 2025
A Beautiful Tour with an Amazing Guide - The tour was extremely beautiful and truly unforgettable. Alfie was an amazing guide — very kind, knowledgeable, and passionate. He made the experience feel special and enjoyable from start to finish. I’m very grateful for such a lovely day and would highly recommend this tour.
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Climber63461572130
Dec 27, 2025
We've encountered dolphins. - The dolphins are so cute. They come to play near the ship. You can also meet koalas and enjoy sand skiing with your family.
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Sandra
Dec 24, 2025
Post Stephen's Tour - Thanks, Vann for an excellent tour! The 3 hour drive was worth it to see Port Stephens and the spots between there and Sydney. The Koala Sanctuary is a must and the Dolphin Tour with lunch made my day.
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F595vmcatherinen
Dec 24, 2025
Wonderful and exciting journey. Must try - We love Archie. He is such a wonderful and talented (multilingual) tour guide. The whole journey was smooth and excellent. We like the sand boarding the most. Of course, we will not forget the Vegemite…We will definitely come again!!
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From $152
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).