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Sydney Port Stephens Day Tour - Sandboarding, Dolphin Watching, No Tips
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4.9/5
· 88 reviews· 391 booked
Duration: 12 hrs
English
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97.7% of travelers recommend
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FromCAD 196.85CAD 207.22
Sydney Port Stephens one-day tour[Sandboarding/Moon Shadow Dolphin Cruise/Koala Sanctuary]
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35 booked
Duration: 8.5 hrs
English
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FromCAD 207.22
Sydney round-trip - Port Stephens day tour [Dolphin watching cruise + sandboarding on the dunes]
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FromCAD 207.63
Sydney Port Stephens 1-day tour | Chinese and English | Dolphin watching, sandboarding and koala viewing
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5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 8 hrs
English
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FromCAD 194.17
Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
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4.6/5
· 132 reviews· 74 booked
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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25 consecutive positive reviews
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FromCAD 42.60CAD 44.85
Nelson Bay: Dolphin Watch Cruise and Sail
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4.9/5
· 35 reviews· 21 booked
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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Port Stephens: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching & Outer Island Cruise
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4.7/5
· 18 reviews
Duration: 2.5 hrs
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Port Stephens: 1-Hour Dolphin Watch Express
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Duration: 1 hr
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1-day tour of Sydney's Hunter Region [Winery Tasting/Including Lunch/Gourmet Wine & Food Experience]
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4.6/5
· 9 reviews· 192 booked
Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
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FromCAD 205.54
Sydney Hunter Region 1-day Tour [Chinese/English Tour | Multiple Packages | Wine Tasting]
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1.0/5
· 1 review· 23 booked
Duration: 4 hrs
English
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FromCAD 204.49
Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney
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4.7/5
· 202 reviews
Duration: 11 hrs
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93.1% of travelers recommend
FromCAD 247.47
Hunter Valley All Inclusive Boutique Wine Tour from Sydney
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4.6/5
· 29 reviews
Duration: 10 hrs
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Newcastle: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch
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5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 2.5 hrs
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What travellers say about Nelson Bay

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E36***81November 26, 2025
4.0
Dolphin views are from far but the cruise trip is enjoyable.

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

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138***77April 12, 2026
4.0
There were too few dolphins.

Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens

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M44***07April 3, 2025
5.0
Boss look after our and give us good sit

Sand Dune Safaris

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zhweieiNovember 9, 2019
4.0
Anna Bay is a scenic spot with half sea and half beach, so you can play sandboarding here. It is to take a skateboard and control it by hand to slide down the sloping sand slope. It is controlled by hand, which is definitely a handbrake! It is a bit scary, but it is actually very fun and not dangerous at all. It is just that you have to climb to the top of the sand slope every time you slide, which is a bit tiring. The main problem is that the beach is not covered at all. If you encounter very hot weather, you will feel like you will be sunburned.

4WD Tours R US Sandboarding

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Anonymous userJune 16, 2026
5.0
Awesome place. My kids enjoyed it so much and learned so much about sharks, rays and stingrays. The staff were very friendly and passionate. Thank you for the great experience!

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters

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_FB***29April 4, 2021
1.0
Poor overall experience. My mother ended up in the hospital with torn ligaments that she still has not recovered from. Staff was rude to my children. Left injured and let down. Dangerous and poorly staffed.

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You can give 1-day tour of Sydney's Hunter Region [Winery Tasting/Including Lunch/Gourmet Wine & Food Experience] and Sydney Hunter Region 1-day Tour [Chinese/English Tour | Multiple Packages | Wine Tasting] a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Sydney Port Stephens Day Tour - Sandboarding, Dolphin Watching, No Tips, Sydney Port Stephens one-day tour[Sandboarding/Moon Shadow Dolphin Cruise/Koala Sanctuary], and Sydney round-trip - Port Stephens day tour [Dolphin watching cruise + sandboarding on the dunes]. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 4, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Nelson Bay is around CAD 42.6 – CAD 207.63. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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