easy
6–8 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate activity involved during optional hiking and sandboarding
Discover Sydney’s marine wonderland with a private dolphin tour in Port Stephens. Witness playful dolphins, explore historic rock engravings, and add optional adventures like sandboarding to your day.
12 hours • All ages • A luxury private tour!
Embark on a private day tour to Port Stephens, Australia’s “Dolphin Capital.” Experience thrilling dolphin watching, savor local craft beer and wine, and explore historic rock engravings. Enjoy breathtaking views during afternoon tea and choose from exciting activities like sandboarding or hiking. This customizable adventure promises unforgettable memories!
• A full day trip to Port Stephens
• Pick up and drop off from Sydney CBD
• See bottle-nosed dolphins
• Wine and beer tasting from a local brewery
• A visit to a historic rock engraving site
Tour starts and first stop -
Heading towards the north of Sydney after picking up the travellers from their hotel at 7.00 am, the first stop on our private tour to Dolphin watching in Port Stephens is a historic rock engraving site near Central coast.
Visit a local brewery -
The Murrays Craft Brewery is the next stop and one of the best artisan breweries in Sydney. Ordering a paddle offer taste of best available from the taps and many travellers also participate for wine tasting session too. Tasting fees - $5 per adult
Dolphin watching -
Leaving the brewery, the nest stop of this Port Stephens private tour is Nelson Bay. Dolphin watching cruises leave from Nelson Bay at various times and travellers can choose any cruises on availability. Dolphin cruise tickets - $30 to $35 per adult
Capture scenic views -
One of the highlights of this luxury Port Stephens day tour from Sydney is the stop at Inner light tea room. It is one of the top places to enjoy an afternoon tea having the panoramic views of Port Stephens. The gold coin donation maritime museum and old lighthouse gate keeper’s cottage are some of the highlights here. Currently, this is the home for local Marine Rescue radio base too.
Adrenaline activities -
You have options of either book a 4WD sand dune tour at Anna Bay or enjoy a sandboarding session. A hike to Tomaree Head is another option on this private tour to Port Stephens. Tomaree Head is 161m above the sea level and this hike offers unparallel views of Cabbage Tree, Yacaaba head, Broughton and Boondelbah islands. Sandboarding rates - $28.00 per adult
Endpoint -
Leaving Port Stephens around 4.00 pm, your private tour ends at around 7.00 pm Sydney CBD by dropping off you to your hotel.
Additional information -
Our Dolphin Watching Sydney Tour to Port Stephens itinerary is fully customizable and if you wish to visit another attraction, please inform to the driver in advanced.
As per the NSW Liquor act 2007, you need to be over the age of 18 to consume alcohol.
Expert guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Luxury people mover, USB charging on-board, bottled water
Lunch, activity fees
Weatherproof jacket, comfortable footwear, camera
Sunglasses help reduce glare while on the water and improve wildlife viewing.
Layer your clothing; it can get windy and cool on the water even on sunny days.
Apply reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin during outdoor activities.
Bring water bottles to stay refreshed during the boat and land adventures.
Port Stephens has been linked to indigenous communities for thousands of years and features numerous sacred sites and rock art.
Tour operators follow strict guidelines to minimize disturbance to marine wildlife, promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Protects your eyes from glare and helps you spot wildlife more easily.
summer specific
A wide-brimmed hat shields your face from the sun.
spring;summer;fall;winter specific
Keeps you comfortable if weather turns chilly or rainy.
spring;fall;winter specific
Enhances wildlife viewing and spotting distant dolphins or birds.