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Port Stephens Colourful Day Trip from Sydney with Whale Watching
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12 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the blue water paradise of Port Stephens. With crystal clear waters, Port Stephens boasts over 26 pristine beaches, National Parks and diverse marine life.
The action starts with a visit to Birubi Point with the majestic 30km long Stockton Beach and the Southern Hemisphere's biggest sand dunes!
Take a 4WD over the dunes to sandboard down the huge slopes – lots of laughs and hard work walking back up! Walk along the beach and in the warmer months (conditions permitting) you can swim.
At Nelson Bay we have free time for lunch (own expense) with plenty of venues and shops to wander and find what you like.
It’s then onto a whale watching cruise to cruise out to sea to witness the annual mass migration of humpback whales. See them leap and breach as they swim close to the coastline. Seeing these majestic animals in the wild is wonderful memory for life.
On our return to Sydney we have a brief refreshment stop.
What's Included
- Carbon neutral with all vehicle emissions offset
- 30km long Stockton Beach
- 4WD tour + sandboarding
- All transport with professional driver/guide
- 2.5 hour whale watching cruise
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure
Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure
Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. You must go to the pick-up location you selected at the time of booking unless a change request is made 24 hours before departure
Start time
07:15 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Nelson Bay
The launchpad for your whale watching tour, Nelson Bay is the largest town in the Port Stephens area, with easy access to cafés, restaurants and shopping, as well as sheltered beaches perfect for swimming
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is possible that you will see spectacular displays – spy hops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and … the breathtaking breach. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary and the cruise includes bonus dolphin and outer island cruising – two cruises for the price of one! A fully licensed bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
D'Albora Marinas
Free time to have some lunch, wander the shops and listen to local entertainment next to the bay
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4WD buses will transport you over the dunes to the sandboarding instructors who will teach you how to safely sandboard on the largest coastal sand dune system in the Southern hemisphere. Stay and slide for as long as you like and return on one of the 4WD shuttle buses back to the departure point whenever you’re ready.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Birubi Beach
Free time to swim (weather permitting) or walk along this 30km long glorious beach
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No hot drinks or food are allowed on the bus
Operated by Colourful Collective Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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