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Experience the Port Stephens on a day trip from Sydney. Enjoy a dolphin-watching cruise, visit the Koala Sanctuary, and go sandboarding on the largest sand dunes with Japanese Speaking tour guide!

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of sandboarding on the largest mobile sand dunes
• Spot playful dolphins on a 90-minute cruise in the turquoise waters
• Visit the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and see koalas in their natural habitat
• Japanese Speaking Experienced Tour Guide
• Savor a delicious Aussie lunch in the natural surroundings of Port Stephens

Description

Due to operational management reasons, hotel pickup will not be available for bookings made after 3:00 PM on the day prior to the tour. If your booking falls into this category, please kindly make your own way to the meeting point below: Meeting Point: Coach Bay 8, Western Forecourt Central Station, Sydney Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour! Tour Inclusions: Experience nature at its best on this tour to picturesque Port Stephens, a coastal paradise known for stunning beaches, pristine waters, and incredible wildlife, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney’s CBD. Travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a scenic drive along the spectacular NSW Central Coast. Make a short comfort stop en route. Arrive on the traditional lands of the Worimi people in the tranquil coastal village of Nelson Bay. Depart on a 90-minute Dolphin Discovery Cruise with Moonshadow Cruises on the turquoise blue waters of Port Stephens, a veritable marine wonderland. This extraordinary natural harbor is home to some 140 bottlenose dolphins who will entrance you by their playful and intelligent nature as they frolic around the boat or surf the bow waves. Be mindful to also look out for other wildlife including pelicans, sea eagles, and the occasional seal. Enjoy an Aussie lunch in the natural surroundings. Vegetarian option available. Next, visit the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which supports the long-term rehabilitation, preservation, and conservation of koalas in the wild. This $13 million project has been jointly funded by the NSW State Government and the Port Stephens council to provide care for sick, injured, or orphaned koalas with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. Brighton Tours proudly supports the conservation and preservation efforts of the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary having adopted several wild koalas in their care. Your visit here today will make a direct contribution to the preservation of wild koalas in Port Stephens. Enjoy the Sanctuary Story Walk, a flat 250m pathway with large koala sculptures that educate about koalas and their natural habitat. Take a look into Koala Hospital which is making a direct contribution to the long-term survivability of the wild koala population in the Port Stephens region. Finally, head to Anna Bay for a thrilling sandboarding adventure on the largest mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.

Includes

Dolphin watching cruise Visit to Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Sandboarding experience Lunch Snacks and water Live Japanese Speaking tour guide

Important Information

• Arrive at pickup location 15 minutes before departure Vegetarian lunch option available Itineraries are subject to change To go boom netting during the Dolphin Cruise please bring swimwear and a towel.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund