Taking the Port Stephens tour during our trip to Sydney was definitely one of the best decisions we made.
Thanks to our guide, Kim Tae-young, the travel time flew by as we enjoyed his comfortable explanations. He clearly explained how to navigate each stop, so even though it was our first time there, everything was easy to follow.
On the dolphin-watching cruise, which we were most looking forward to, we were lucky enough to see three dolphins! 🐬 Seeing them appear right out in the ocean was much more fascinating and fun than we expected. Even my child said it was the most memorable moment of the trip.
Sandsurfing down the sand dunes in the desert was also a blast.
It was a bit scary at first because it was faster than expected, but after trying it once, it was so much fun that we wanted to go again. If you are traveling with children, I highly recommend trying it!
At Oakvale Wildlife Park, it was a unique treat to see koalas and kangaroos up close and even touch them.
Seeing and experiencing them in person is definitely different from just looking at photos. Families traveling with children will likely find this especially satisfying.
And personally, the most surprisingly special place was the winery.
I thought it would just be a quick stop, but the atmosphere was lovely and it gave us a relaxing break in the middle of the tour, which made it very memorable. Rather than just being filled with nature, animals, and activities, including a winery made the day feel quite fulfilling.
From dolphin watching and desert sledding to the zoo and the winery, we were able to experience so much in just one day. For first-timers to Port Stephens, taking a guided tour seems like a great way to go.
I especially recommend this itinerary for a family trip to Sydney with kids.
There was never a dull moment throughout the day as we experienced various activities, and overall, we were completely satisfied :)