Top Port Stephens Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Experience the thrill of 4x4 driving across the beach and sand dunes on this adrenaline-inducing discovery tour around Port Stephens. Your tour starts at Anna Bay—an hour north of Newcastle—where you’ll hop in your funky 4WD truck and head down to Birubi beach before exploring the Stockton Sand Dunes. After hitting the dunes in your 4WD, you’ll have a chance to speed down the towering dunes on sandboards, before heading back to the start point.

Combine three exhilarating activities into one tour on this full-day adventure from Sydney to Port Stephens. First, set sail across Nelson Bay to spot bottlenose dolphins or whales (depending on the season) swimming and playing in their natural environment. Then, head to Stockton Beach where you can choose to upgrade on a thrilling 4WD tour around the Stockton Dunes (payable direct), followed by the chance to zoom down the dunes on a sandboard. Finally, enjoy free time to swim, sunbathe and stroll along the sands.

3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well as a comfortable downstairs cabin and bar. Sail with 'Imagine' - so quiet you can hear the Whales breathe!

Venture off-road in a 4WD and explore the wild bushlands, beautiful beaches, and dramatic sand dunes of Port Stephens. On this tour, drive through wildflower meadows and look out for koalas in the Tomaree National Park; visit beaches include Samurai, Little Rocky, and Birubi; and zip up the sand dunes for a magnificent view along the coast.

Bring your own 4WD and explore the wild bushlands, beautiful beaches, and dramatic sand dunes of Port Stephens. On this tag-along tour, follow your guide through wildflower meadows and look out for koalas in the Tomaree National Park; visit beaches include Samurai, Little Rocky, and Birubi; and zip up the sand dunes for a magnificent view along the coast.

Squeeze all the highlights of Port Stephens—including whale watching—on this full-day tour from Sydney. A great way to experience the best spots in the region without worrying about transportation or having your own 4WD, this group trip includes free time in Nelson Bay and a drive out to the largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, where you can go sandboarding and take a walk along the 180-mile (30-kilometer) long beach.

Go for a ride down the Port Stephens Sand Dunes on this guided sandboarding tour on Stockton Beach. First, ride up the coastal sand dunes in off-road 4WD vehicles before sliding down the dunes, which reach up to 131 feet (40 meters) high. Receive a safety briefing and instructions before sandboarding. The tour is suitable for all ages.