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Australia Port Stephens Dolphin-Watching Day Tour (Round Trip from Sydney · Lunch Included)
From 23/10/2026
Group Tours
Small group of fewer than 13 people
Darling Harbour - Anna Bay - Port Stephens - Darling Harbour
Upcoming departure dates: 2026-10-23, 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27, 2026-10-28, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-30, 2026-10-31, 2026-11-01
Day 1
Sydney - Port Stephens - Sydney
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D1 Sydney (Sydney) Boarding time: 08:00 Meeting point: FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel (68 Harbour Street, Haymarket, next to the former Holiday Inn)
Itinerary details
08:00: Depart from FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel. 11:00: Head to Anna Bay and ride a 4WD vehicle into the 27-kilometre-long natural sand dunes for an exhilarating sandboarding experience (at your own expense). Slide down dunes 40–50 metres high and enjoy breathtaking views and an exciting experience. You can climb the dunes multiple times, depending on your fitness level. 12:30: Board the boat while it is docked and enjoy lunch (choice of fish and chips, chicken tenders, or vegetable spring rolls, served with fries and salad). 13:30: Arrive at the port in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, and board a 1.5-hour cruise to see wild dolphins. There are around 150 wild dolphins in Port Stephens, and a dolphin-watching cruise is an experience not to be missed. You can also enjoy the beautiful sea views. 15:00: After the cruise, return to downtown Sydney. 19:00: Arrive at FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel, concluding the day's tour.
Important notes
Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals
Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: Western-style Dinner: At your own expense
Attraction details
Pricing Information
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Included:
1. Transport: Tour bus
2. Guide: Professional Chinese-speaking driver-guide service
3. Ticket: Dolphin-watching cruise + Western-style lunch at the wharf (choose from fried fish, chicken tenders, or spring rolls, served with fries and salad)
Not included:
1. Gratuity: Guide gratuity of AUD 6/person (payable to the guide at the end of the tour)
2. Meals: Breakfast and dinner at your own expense
3. Other: Infant seat fee of EUR 18, personal expenses, and travel insurance
4. Optional activity: Sandboarding — adults $43, children $38
Optional activities
Optional Excursions Information
Driver and guide tips
Guide gratuity (payable to the guide at the end of the tour)
AUD 6/person
The above prices are for reference only. Any price adjustments will be subject to the prices announced at the time.
Please cooperate with and follow the guide’s itinerary for optional excursions; the guide’s itinerary will take priority.
Booking information
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Changes and cancellation policy
Tour Information
1. Minimum group size: This tour requires at least 4 participants. If booking for one person, please contact customer service first to confirm whether the tour will operate on your selected date.
2. Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes early. If you arrive late and miss the tour, you are responsible for the consequences.
3. Baggage policy: Only hand luggage may be carried. Please confirm in advance whether there is space for large luggage.
4. Cancellation and Change Policy:
Orders may be canceled without penalty more than 9 days before the departure date;
For cancellations made 5–9 days before the departure date, a fee equal to 50% of the order amount will be charged;
For cancellations made within 5 days of the departure date, a fee equal to 100% of the order amount will be charged;
5. If the itinerary is canceled or changed due to weather, accidents, or other force majeure events (excluding personal health conditions), please contact customer service for assistance. Our company reserves the right of final interpretation.
6. Our company reserves the right to modify activities. In the event of any dispute, our company reserves the right of final interpretation and decision, and may cancel, terminate, or modify the activity.
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