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#1Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Take a cruise around magnificent Port Stephens Harbour on the biggest boat in the bay. Keep an eye out for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins as you head out o...

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$20
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Dolphin Discovery Cruise

#2Port Stephens Dolphin Watching Tour

One of our awesome guides will pick you up early morning and soon you'll find yourself going over the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the mid north coast of Ne...

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$117
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Port Stephens Dolphin Watching Tour

#3Dolphin Watch Cruise

Take a cruise around magnificent Port Stephens Harbour on the biggest boat in the bay. Keep an eye out for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins as you head out o...

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$18
per adult
Dolphin Watch Cruise

#4Wild Dolphin Swimming Experience in Port Stephens

Join our fun and caring team for this bucket list experience - the only permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW - in the bluewater wonderland of Port Stephens! Me...

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$49
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Wild Dolphin Swimming Experience in Port Stephens

#5Port Stephens Whale-Watching Tour

From June to October every year more than 5,000 extraordinary humpback whales migrate along the southeast coast of Australia. Witness this magnificent migrat...

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$137
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Port Stephens Whale-Watching Tour

#6Public Brewery Tour at 2.15pm daily

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: MURRAY'S CRAFT BREWING COMPANY, 3443 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm, New South Wales 2316 AustraliaTh...

$5
per adult
Public Brewery Tour at 2.15pm daily

#7Whale Watching Cruise

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. Departing f...

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$45
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Whale Watching Cruise

#8Observer

One of the best dolphin watch tours you'll ever do! Join Dolphin Swim Australia for a thrilling morning of adventure as we head offshore to take guests swimm...

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$49
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Observer

#9Private Day Trip to Port Stephens with Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Dive into the world of humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins in an interactive day trip to Port Stephens, the "Dolphin Capital" of Australia. Spe...

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$116
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Private Day Trip to Port Stephens with Dolphin-Watching Cruise

#10Port Stephens Dolphin Watching & Sandboarding Tour

Discover the beautiful coastal region of Port Stephens on a full-day nature tour from Sydney. Visit the Australian Reptile Park, look for bottlenose dolphins...

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$137
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Port Stephens Dolphin Watching & Sandboarding Tour

Things To Do in Nelson Bay

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Activities and Tours

Nelson Bay is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Nelson Bay to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Nelson Bay Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Nelson Bay.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Nelson Bay attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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