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As you depart the Sydney CBD you will be amazed by the stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the worlds's most beautiful harbour, Sydney Harbour.
Description
Depart from CBD hotels, 6:45am from Central Station or 7:00am from Furama Darling Harbour
Begin your journey north across the Sydney Harbour Bridge toward the stunning NSW Central Coast.
10:30am – Dolphin Discovery Cruise
Arrive at Nelson Bay Marina and board your 1.5-hour Moonshadow Dolphin Cruise.
Spot playful bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, and even whales in winter. Enjoy Aussie lunch onboard as
you cruise turquoise waters. (vegetarian choice available)
1:00pm – Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Visit this world-class facility dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of wild koalas.
Stroll the Sanctuary Story Walk, see the impressive Koala Hospital, and walk the SKYwalk for rare
treetop views of koalas in their natural habitat.
2:15pm – 4WD & Sandboarding Adventure
Arrive at the largest moving sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.
Join an exhilarating 4WD ride along the coastline, then glide down towering sand dunes during your sandboarding experience.
3:30pm – Depart Port Stephens
7:00pm – Arrive Back in Sydney -drop off at Central Station or Furama Hotel
Fare Conditions
All fares are subject to change without prior notice.
• Adult 15 years and over (15-18 years are charged at the adult fare and must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18).
• Child 15 years under.
Departures
• Travel times are subject to change due to weather conditions and traffic. Any changes will be made in the best interest and safety of our passengers.
• Loading of passengers will commence 15 minutes prior to departure. Failure to board the coach before the departure time, your fare will be forfeited.
• Seating: Allocated seating is not available. Seating is based on first come first served basis.
Food & Beverages
• Eating on the coach is permitted but, for the comfort of other passengers, we do not allow hot drinks or hot food as the odour quickly spreads throughout the coach. Non-alcoholic drinks are permitted but for safety purposes no drinks in glass bottles are allowed on board. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted on board the coach.
Passenger Behaviour
• We reserves the right to refuse any passengers who are intoxicated under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol.
• Inappropriate behaviour won’t be tolerated at all times during the tour. We have the right to remove any passengers that cause a safety concern for other passengers on board.
Luggage
• We has no responsibility for loss or damage luggage/belonging.
• We recommend everyone to take out travel insurance
What‘s Included
1.5-hour Dolphin Eco Discovery cruise on Port Stephens
Lunch on board the boat after the cruise- Aussie Fish N Chips
See wild Koalas rehabilitating at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
4WD drive along the Stockton Bight sand dunes
Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure
Return transport from Sydney to Port Stephens on a luxury coach
Expert commentary
Bottled water and a snacks
Meeting points
Central Station Forecourt, 706 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Furama Darling Harbour, 68 Harbour St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Cancellation Policy
No refund for cancellations made within 7 days prior to tour departure
“No Waiting” policy. In an event that any of our passengers are late or fails to board the coach. We reserve the rights to leave without them, and the ticket will be forfeited.
Minimum passengers are required to operate our tours. We reserves the rights to cancel any tours due to lack of passengers.
Reviews
265 reviews
Lovely tour!
Michelle P,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is great! Yan and Shiroi did excellent to manage this tour very polite and kind people they make sure everyone is safe and always on board and not left anyone behind. Yan is excellent driver and make sure our trip is smooth. Thank you for this excellent tour and I would recommend this to family and friends. Till our next tour trip again here.
Great day in Port Stephens
rebeccarZ7900LK,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide/driver Chen was awesome! Loved the side quest to see the whales from the scenic lookout. Did a great job making my daughter's birthday extra special and providing good behind-the-scenes commentary.
Good
Excursion10961748844,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the most amazing day! Sandboarding was a blast, and seeing wild dolphins and koalas in one day felt like a dream. A fantastic experience from start to finish.
Must do!
Julia T,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun tour! We got to see dolphins on the cruise, koalas at the hospital, and we especially loved the sandboarding. Tour was well timed and our tour guide Gordon was lovely
Port Stephens tour
ruthcK1746EO,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver Bruno and Guide Rona were amazing💗💗💗 We had fun in Port Stephens, smooth journey and they've provided all info we need to know. Highlight was the Sand Dunes, spectacular view. Thank you both!☺️
Fun Packed Day!
M767WRchristianl,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruno and Rona did great! They were attentive to our needs and ensure everyone’s safety. Such a fun trip.
Amazing
Escape20216931943,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“Bruno and Rona were great!!!
Fantastic Port Stephens Adventure with Chen
Voyager09218927502,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, Chen, for an amazing Port Stephens tour! The dolphin cruise, Koala Sanctuary visit, and sand boarding were all great fun and well organized. Chen was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommended!
Fun day out seeing dolphins and koalas while boarding the sand
Vacation29998681948,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was very fun but Chen made it better ☺️😆 I wish the length of visit could be longer though, and that more activities are included in the day tour, However even with 3 activities only i enjoyed myself to the fullest! Chen even provided oreos and water for us which is very kind ☺️
Port stephens tour
lindym785,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alfie is a great tour guide! So insightful. Would 100000% recommend!
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