Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise
Overview
Cross over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge before heading a few hours north out of Sydney to visit the spectacular Port Stephens. The Bay is home to over 160 resident bottle nosed dolphins, ensuring a high success rate in sightings! Hop abroad a triple-deck catamaran with expansive open decks, as well as all-weather indoor viewing. Bring your swim suit and pile into the boom-net, which sits off the side of the catamaran and dip in and out of the waves on the ride of your life!
Discover the white sandy beaches, the largest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere and the lovely seaside town of Nelson Bay. If you're feeling adventurous, opt for an optional 4WD tour sand boarding adventure on the sand dunes of Stockton Beach (own expense).
Enjoy the sights from Gan Gan Lookout, and commanding views of the whole of Port Stephens, right through to Newcastle in the south and the Myall Lakes to the north.
After your big day out, sit back and relax on your drive back to Sydney.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dolphin Cruise
- Expert Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Optional activities
- Gratuities
- Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups
Meeting and Pickup
You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre.Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour.For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking.You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.
What To Expect
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Sydney Harbour Bridge (pass by)
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (pass by)
Hawkesbury River (pass by)
Gan Gan Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Stockton Sand Dunes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nelson Bay
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Optional activities are subject to availability on the day of travel
- N.B. Port Stephens is about a 3 hour drive from Sydney
- Moonshadow Catamaran is a public cruise boat
- Infant seats available if you notify us in advance of the age/s of the children
- Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Dolphin Cruise.
- Expert Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Optional activities.
- Gratuities.
- Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dolphin Cruise
- Expert Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Optional activities
- Gratuities
- Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Optional activities are subject to availability on the day of travel
- N.B. Port Stephens is about a 3 hour drive from Sydney
- Moonshadow Catamaran is a public cruise boat
- Infant seats available if you notify us in advance of the age/s of the children
- Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
