Explore the beautiful North Coast region of Port Stephens on this day tour from Sydney. Board a luxury cruise boat, spot a pod of dolphins and try your hands at sand boarding down the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.

Start your day trip in the early hours of the day and leave Sydney behind you in a premium touring coach. Cross the iconic Harbour Bridge and traverse the Hawkesbury region with its magnificent natural sandstones, waterways and eucalyptus trees. Journey along the beautiful north coastline passing holiday villages, white sandy beaches and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

Upon arrival in Nelson Bay, board the cruise and search for the pods of bottlenose dolphins. Listen to them underwater or be entertained with informative commentary and spectacular scenery. At lunchtime, the boat stops at Nelson Bay Marina, near many local restaurants. Depart Nelson Bay and travel to the renown Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary which supports the long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of koalas in the wild. This AUD13M project has been jointly funded by the NSW State Government and the Port Stephens Council to provide care for sick, injured or orphaned Koalas with the aim of releasing them back into the wild.

Brighton Tours Gray Line Sydney proudly supports the conservation and preservation efforts of the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary having adopted several wild koalas in their care. Our visit here today will make a direct contribution to the preservation of wild Koalas in Port Stephens.

After your cruise, travel to the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes covering an area over 6,100 acres (2,500 ha) along 20 miles (32 km) which makes it the largest mobile sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, travel in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and experience the surreal landscape. If you feel adventurous, climb up the sand hills and speed down the dunes on a sand board! After this thrilling experience, hop back on the coach for your return to Sydney with hotel drop off.