Blue mountains,great ocean road,uluru,kakadu,hunter valley day tours,sydney harbour cruises,also group and charter tours. Port stephens nature guide by destination port stephens. Dolphin house is a korean bbq restaurant that pride ourselves in traditional korean cuisine. You can download our pdf fact sheets here, free of charge for personal use. Port stephens dolphin watcher best prices at headout.
Port stephens has gained rapid popularity over the years for being australias dolphin capital and is a mustvisit for most tourists. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens. Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing. A delightful cruise of the magnificent port stephens harbour to see the resident bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphin population thriving in port stephens abc news. Departing from nelson bay, you will cruise out to the waters of port stephens great lakes marine park in search of pods of. Today, dolphin watching is among the top tourism highlights in nelson bay which is part of the port. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in nelson bay, australia on tripadvisor. Times are tough for the travel community right now. A snapshot of dolphin numbers in port stephens has found the animals are thriving in the area. There are about 70 bottlenose dolphins that call port stephens their home. Hop aboard a comfortable catamaran for a 90min dolphin viewing cruise around the pretty shores of nelson bay, port stephens. It is about 60 kilometres by road northeast of newcastle. Dock c, dalbora marina, teramby road, nelson bay new south wales 2315.
Dolphin swim australia is an entirely new concept and is the first of its kind worldwide. Comfortable and close enough to walk to everything best to use public bbqs on waterfront reserve about 200 meters away, but when going out to eat you can walk into nelson bay. Take a cruise around magnificent port stephens harbour on the biggest boat in the bay. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Nelson bay is a significant township of the port stephens local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin. Mantra aqua resort, nelson bay, port stephens self contained spa apartments set around a resort pool and right in the heart of nelson bay. Facebook page where guests can download or copy and share the photos. The 27 hole championship bush course by the sea is set.
Discover the beautiful coastal region of port stephens on a. Wild dolphin swimming experience in port stephens nelson. Dolphin swim australia is nsws first and only permitted wild dolphin swim. Port stephens was first noted by europeans in may 1770 when captain james cook referred to port stephens in his log as an opening forming a bay. Dolphin house korean restaurant, nelson bay, new south wales. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Enjoy a dolphin watching cruise, visit the australian reptile park and experience the thrill of sandboarding on this fullday adventure to port stephens. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. We are a family friendly restaurant overlooking the waters of nelson bay. Tours and attractions in port stephens the retreat port.
Dolphin swim australia, nelson bay, new south wales. Less than a 5 minute drive to the best boat ramp in port stephens. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Nelson bay is a significant township of the port stephens local government area in the hunter.
Port stephens visitor guide 2017 by destination port. You can swim with dolphins in port stephens nsw thanks to dolphin swim australia. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a. Only a short drive to nelson bay or anna bay, where you can catch a whale watchdolphin boat or stand on the shores of anna bay and. Port stephens is home to a large dolphin population living in nelson bay. If you visit nelson bay north of newcastle at any time of the year, you will most likely be treated to a privileged view inside the world of the. This is an opportunity for the oceanic adventure of a lifetime. Nelson bay is a pretty town on the southern coastline of port stephens, near the port headlands. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your dolphin watching adventure dolphin watch cruises nelson bay port stephens is nsw premium. Nelson bay 2315 the resident population of dolphins at port stephens will be under intense scrutiny on sunday, as the th annual dolphin census is carried out. Nelson bay travel guides 2020 nelson bay attractions map. Whale watching in port stephens is conducted in what is whale watching australian largest marine park in new south. Oaks port stephens pacific blue resort is ideal for anyone seeking tranquil port stephens resorts near salamander.
Swim with dolphins port stephens nsw dolphin swim australia. You travel from sydney in luxury comfortable minibus to nelsons bay and after sailing on ocean catamaran. This is a truly unique experience in the salty swims repertoire as there is no swimming involved. We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with. Port stephens nelson bay, port stephens, nelson bay, port.
Nelson bay golf club is located in the bluewater wonderland of port stephens approximately 2. Port stephens dolphin census needs volunteers abc news. It is a major tourism centre, particularly for dolphin and whale watching, surfing, diving. With several viewing decks and an open sundeck, you will have. This is your only opportunity to swim with wild dolphins in new south wales.
These beautiful peaceful creatures make their way around the clear blue waterways looking for. The 10 best things to do in nelson bay 2020 with photos. We are a social enterprise located in salamander bay, port stephens around 5 kms west of nelson bay, the heart of whale and dolphin watching in australia. Unforgettable for all the right reasons tripadvisor. Keep an eye out for the resident bottlenose dolphins as you head out on the water. Download our free app to gain access to special offers. Whale watching is popular between may and november. The spiritual bonds between the worimi people and the dolphins of port stephens remained strong. Wild dolphin swim nelson bay, port stephens adrenaline. This is a stunning spa property, ideally located close to all the. Relax on deck with commentary from the captain and. Oaks port stephens pacific blue resort official website port. Dolphinwatching cruises depart from nelson bay, the main town, which is 2h 30min drive north of sydney and half an hour from newcastle airport. Dolphin swim australia, nelson bay if seeing the dolphins is not enough, dolphin swim australia offers a cruise where you can.
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