Category Port Stephens & Nelson Bay

Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding - Lancelin: White Sand Dunes, Sandboarding Fun, and Ocean Air

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Perth CBD pickup to Lancelin sandboarding, Pinnacles sunset BBQ, and night-sky stargazing with telescopes and astro binoculars.

“Excellent day trip to The Pinnacles Desert. The sand boarding was a bonus. Hangover Bay not so. On a partially cloudy day I was concerned that the day wasn’t the best but when we arrived the sun came out fully to give some excellent colours in the photos. The sky cleared enough to see an amazing number of stars and the photography tips were great. And it wasn’t cold. Highly recommended.”

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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise - Dock C in Nelson Bay, what happens before you leave

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - Getting to Tangalooma: ferry timing and 4WD sand roads

3.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Moreton Island day trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast: transparent kayaking, shipwreck snorkeling, sandboarding, 4WD rides, picnic lunch.

“Our trip included the ferry ( which is not included in the price A$80 ), kayaking, snorkling and sand dune sliding and lunch. Snorkling requires a wetsuit and for 'larger' people, they seem to underestimate what size you need. Putting on the wetsuit was a physically demanding exercise. It did keep me warm in the cool water. While snorkeling my face mask continually leaked despite all the best efforts. Since I had to stop to continually clear the mask, I was not able to keep up with the group because of the strong current. My snorkle did not have any protective covering, so the slightest splash caused me to have…”

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Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation - Exploring the Town of 1770 with tide-level perspective

4.Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $120Top rated

LARC amphibious tour in Agnes Water with Town of 1770, Bustard Head Lightstation, lunch, and optional sandboarding.

“What a fabulous day. Ride the LARC with Neil and Kev. Great scenery, great commentary, great morning tea and lunch and very interesting tour of the lighthouse and surrounds. We did not do the sand boarding (76 year old here) but those who did thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour - Birubi Beach to the dunes, the simple 90-minute flow

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise - Dock C in Nelson Bay, what happens before you leave

6.Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 401 reviews · from $32

Nelson Bay 1.5-hour Dolphin Discovery Cruise with guided spotting, boom-net rides, and Tomaree and Yacaaba headland photo views.

“Theodora was a lovely guide, she knew a lot of folklore and history of Mykonos. For a little party island it does have some interesting history. We also stopped at many scenic spots to take photos. If you are looking to do something a bit different in Mykonos I would recommend you try this tour.”

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Unlimited Sandboarding

Unlimited Sandboarding - Getting there by 4WD from Anna Bay, the easy way

7.Unlimited Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · from $30

Unlimited sandboarding at Stockton Beach near Port Stephens. Ride in by 4WD, get an instructor lesson, and choose your departure time.

“We enjoyed a wonderful experience and were cared by the staff extremely well. When we arrived at the sand dunes, we were greeted by a staff member who helped us provide more information and explained how to safely sand boarding as we were with our children.”

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Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth - Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park: your one-hour walk of surreal limestone

8.Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · from $179

Koalas, lobster processing, the Pinnacles and Lancelin sandboarding on a guided Perth 4WD day tour with pickup and fish and chips.

“This is definitely worth going for. Many attractions in one day. First stop Caversham Wildlife- adorable koala, kangaroo, woombat. You got a chance to feed kangaroos, touch the animals and take photos with them. Next was Lancelin sand dune- adventurous 4x4 bus ride going through the hilly sand dune like going on a roller coaster. You then get to do sand boarding- a must try! After that headed to lobster shack in a fishing village Cervantes for lunch. Finally to the Nambung National Park to experience fantastic view of the pinnacle dessert. Really enjoyed the trip. Good narrative by the tour driver Pete.”

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Pinnacles, Koalas & Sandboarding Tour Day Trip from Perth

Pinnacles, Koalas & Sandboarding Tour Day Trip from Perth - Cervantes lobster tour plus fish and chips, the coastal palate reset

Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip - Dolphin Discovery Cruise in Port Stephens, and how the boom net changes the game

10.Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $145

A full day from Sydney to Port Stephens for dolphin watching, wild koalas, and Stockton sandboarding on a 4WD dune run.

“We got to see some dolphins while on the cruise. The cruise was really comfortable. Our favorite was the Sand Surfing at Anna Bay. That was such a fun experience. The sand was really fine and the guides were really nice. The scenery was surreal. Sand surfing is a must do for this trip.”

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From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding - Koala Sanctuary: more than a cuteness stop

11.From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $142

Full-day Port Stephens tour from Sydney with a dolphin cruise, koala sanctuary visit, 4WD beach time, and Stockton sandboarding.

“This was a fabulous tour and lots to see and do. The dolphin boat ride was nice and easy with a few dolphin sitings. The highlight of the day was the trip to the Koala Sanctuary. The work they do there is so important. Yan was a fabulous guide throughout the day”

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Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Shallows Encounter

Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Shallows Encounter - Before you go: shoes, clothes, sunscreen, and the rules that matter

12.Anna Bay: Irukandji Entry Pass with Shallows Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 211 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Meet rays and sharks in Anna Bay lagoons, feed and pet in shallow water, learn from keepers, and rinse off warm after a family-friendly 2-hour visit.

“The experience was awesome, though I feel with our pass we should've been allowed to move a little further into the outdoor lagoon, my feet were in the water but not even my ankle were under... Next time I will be trying to upgrade to a wetsuit to enable better access to the sealife but my 2.5 year old loved every moment”

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Port Stephens: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching & Outer Island Cruise

Port Stephens: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching & Outer Island Cruise - Getting Set for a 2.5-Hour Whale Search in Nelson Bay

13.Port Stephens: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching & Outer Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · from $53

2.5-hour Port Stephens whale watching from d'Albora Marina on a catamaran, cruising for humpbacks, dolphins, seals, and birds.

“Very rough weather many people sick but fortunately not us. However, unfair to blame the company for unpredictable weather conditions and whale behaviour but in hindsight I’d book it closer to the day”

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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer

Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer - Meeting at Anna Bay Lower Car Park, and How to Find the Right Booth

Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure

Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure - 4WD Pickup at Anna Bay, Then Straight to the Sand

15.Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $31

Guided sandboarding on Stockton Beach dunes in Port Stephens, with 4WD rides, safety briefing, water, sandboard hire, and unlimited runs.

“Absolute fun! We had to change the timing of our booking and the staff were so flexible. The guides on the dunes were great. There are choices for all levels of experience and thrills! Would highly recommend!”

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