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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
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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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Sydney round-trip - Port Stephens day tour [Dolphin watching cruise + sandboarding on the dunes]
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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
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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
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4.6/5
· 132 reviews· 74 booked
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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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
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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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E36***8126 November 2025
4.0
Dolphin views are from far but the cruise trip is enjoyable.

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

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138***7712 April 2026
4.0
There were too few dolphins.

Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens

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M44***073 April 2025
5.0
Boss look after our and give us good sit

Sand Dune Safaris

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zhweiei9 November 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 user16 June 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***294 April 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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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 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Nelson Bay is around IDR 5,49,005 – IDR 26,75,676. 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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