Explore Port Stephens on a shared bus tour from Sydney with a Korean-speaking guide, mixing animal encounters, local flavors and sandboarding. Choose between a dolphin-watching cruise to search for wild bottlenose dolphins and independent time in Nelson Bay.
Itinerary
- Depart at 07:00 from beneath the overpass, between the SEA LIFE Aquarium and HELM BAR (Cockle Bay Yacht Club) signs.
- At 10:00, explore Oakvale Wildlife Park on a 1-hour guided visit to see koalas and kangaroos, with complimentary feed bags provided.
- At 11:45, enjoy wine tasting and a 1-hour lunch stop at B Farm by Murray's. Adults receive a signature chicken burger, and children receive a wood-fired pizza; meals are not provided for infants.
- At 13:30, the [Premium] All inclusive option includes a 1-hour 30-minute dolphin-watching cruise to search for wild bottlenose dolphins and enjoy water play in boom nets. With the [Special] Excludes Dolphin Watching Cruise option, explore Nelson Bay independently for 1 hour 30 minutes instead.
- At 15:30, join Port Stephens 4WD Tours for a 1-hour guided experience: ride across the dunes in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, then slide down the sandy slopes.
- Return to 1–5 Wheat Road, Sydney, between 19:00 and 20:00. The drop-off location may vary with road or traffic conditions, and the order of visits may change on the day.
What's Included
- Round-trip transport from the meeting point
- Oakvale Wildlife Park admission and complimentary animal feed bags
- Wine tasting at B Farm by Murray's
- Lunch: a signature chicken burger for adults and wood-fired pizza for children; no meal for infants
- Four-wheel-drive dune ride and sandboarding
- Dolphin-watching cruise with the Premium option only
Important details
- This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- Lunch is fixed, with no substitutions. The package is not suitable for vegetarian or other dietary requirements.
- The tour runs in wet weather unless severe conditions make it unsafe.
- Check in with your guide before boarding to make sure you join the correct vehicle.
- Remove sand and water before reboarding the bus after activities. There are no shower or changing facilities at the dunes or on the cruise.
- Follow the guide's directions and avoid disruptive, aggressive or abusive behavior; you may be removed from the group.
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure for check-in. The bus leaves on time and will not wait for late arrivals.