Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney with Dolphins & Koalas

Explore Port Stephens on a shared coach tour from Sydney with a Mandarin-speaking guide. Swap the city for coastal scenery, wildlife watching on water and land, and an active adventure on the dunes.

Itinerary

1. Depart at 6:45am from Central Station Western Forecourt, Coach Bay 8 or 9, beside the clock tower just outside platform 1.
2. Depart Furama Darling Harbour Hotel at 7:00am, at 68 Harbor St, Haymarket.
3. Arrive at Nelson Bay and board the Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Dolphin Discovery cruise for 1 hour 30 minutes.
4. Enjoy lunch at the restaurants in Nelson Bay. Lunch is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
5. Visit Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary to look for koalas in their natural habitat.
6. Explore Anna Bay on a four-wheel-drive adventure with 4WD Tours R US, then try sandboarding.
7. Return to Furama Darling Harbour, next to Sydney Chinatown, at approximately 7:00pm.
8. Finish at Central Station Western Forecourt, Coach Bay 9, at approximately 7:00pm. Return times may vary with your departure time and itinerary duration.

What's Included

• Return coach transfers from Sydney
• Dolphin-watching cruise
• Koala Sanctuary admission
• Four-wheel-drive adventure and sandboarding
• Bottled water and snacks on board

Important details

• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Children aged 0–2 travel free when they do not occupy a separate seat
• Lunch is not included in the listed price; you'll cover your meal costs in Nelson Bay
• During peak holidays, longer queues may prevent you from completing every activity. Follow your guide's instructions and timing advice
• Arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before departure