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Port Stephens One Day Tour(Korean guide): Dolphin, Dune, Zoo, Winery
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Tours • Port Stephens

Port Stephens One Day Tour(Korean guide): Dolphin, Dune, Zoo, Winery

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5.0 / 5
(258) • 1K+ booked
US$ 83.35
Sale 30% off
Unlimited Sandboarding Experience in Port Stephens
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Outdoor & sports activities • Port Stephens

Unlimited Sandboarding Experience in Port Stephens

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.8 / 5
(40) • 2K+ booked
US$ 30.15
Hunter Valley & Port Stephens Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch
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Tours • From Sydney

Hunter Valley & Port Stephens Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch

English guided
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4.8 / 5
(30) • 200+ booked
US$ 114.39
Sale 30% off
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Port Stephens

Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters Ticket

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4.7 / 5
(57) • 2K+ booked
US$ 28.75
Klook Pass Sydney
Attraction passes • Sydney

Klook Pass Sydney

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4.7 / 5
(817) • 20K+ booked
US$ 72.85
Retail: US$ 91.05
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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
Outdoor & sports activities • Port Stephens

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

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English guided
Morning departure
4.6 / 5
(94) • 5K+ booked
US$ 32.25
Port Stephens: Beach & Dune Tour with Sandboarding
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Outdoor & sports activities • Port Stephens

Port Stephens: Beach & Dune Tour with Sandboarding

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.8 / 5
(81) • 3K+ booked
US$ 39.95
Port Stephens Including Dolphin Cruise, Koala and Sandboarding
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Tours • Port Stephens

Port Stephens Including Dolphin Cruise, Koala and Sandboarding

English guided
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4.6 / 5
(142) • 3K+ booked
US$ 111.49
Sale 20% off
Port Stephens: Sandboarding Adventure
Indoor games • Port Stephens

Port Stephens: Sandboarding Adventure

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.7 / 5
(89) • 3K+ booked
US$ 31.55
Port Stephens Activity Tour
Fall deal
Tours • Port Stephens

Port Stephens Activity Tour

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5.0 / 5
(47) • 200+ booked
US$ 63.75
Sale 30% off
Port Stephens Flexible Day Tour with Korean Guide
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Tours • From Sydney

Port Stephens Flexible Day Tour with Korean Guide

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4.7 / 5
(337) • 3K+ booked
US$ 93.15
Sale 30% off
Port Stephens with Dolphins, Koalas and Sandboarding from Sydney
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Tours • From Sydney

Port Stephens with Dolphins, Koalas and Sandboarding from Sydney

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4.7 / 5
(61) • 1K+ booked
US$ 139.35

Hotels in Port Stephens

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Hotels • Port Stephens

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

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4.3 / 5
(2.6K)
From
US$ 125.01
Anchorage Port Stephens
Hotels • Port Stephens

Anchorage Port Stephens

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4.7 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 217.16
US$ 219.35
Hotel Nelson
Hotels • Port Stephens

Hotel Nelson

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 94.37
Mantra Nelson Bay
Hotels • Port Stephens

Mantra Nelson Bay

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4.3 / 5
(1.6K)
From
US$ 243.98
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay
Hotels • Port Stephens

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 134.25
US$ 141.03
Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments
Hotels • Port Stephens

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

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3.8 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 72.23
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Hotels • Port Stephens

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

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4.7 / 5
(216)
From
US$ 154.85
Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock
Hotels • Port Stephens

Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

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4.4 / 5
(299)
From
US$ 60.17
Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites
Hotels • Port Stephens

Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

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4.2 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 138.75
Lemon Tree Passage Motel
Hotels • Port Stephens

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

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4.8 / 5
(270)
From
US$ 105.94
Bannisters Port Stephens
Hotels • Port Stephens

Bannisters Port Stephens

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4.6 / 5
(355)
From
US$ 179.07
Marina Resort - Adults Only
Hotels • Port Stephens

Marina Resort - Adults Only

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4.0 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 157.75

Reviews of Port Stephens activities

클룩 고객
2026-05-31 07:26:41
Fantastic 5.0
This is a review of the tour with our guide, Moses! We started very early in the morning, so I was quite tired, but after a brief tour preview, Moses drove safely, and I was able to comfortably sleep all the way to our destination. At the first zoo, since we were a group, we could pet the koalas for free. We also received one portion of food per person, and there was so much that I couldn't even give half of it away. It was wonderful to be able to freely pet and feed the kangaroos, as they were in an open-range enclosure. During the winery tour, we got to taste delicious wines. For adults, they provided chicken burgers, and for the children, they arranged a customized meal of pizza and juice. Since the weather was excellent, the dolphin tour was also very satisfying. We were lucky enough to see dolphins swimming alongside our yacht for about 10 minutes, right next to us. For the final activity, sandboarding, I was quite tired and only managed to go down four times, but it was still very enjoyable. Before each tour, Moses explained the precautions and provided helpful tips. During the remaining travel time, he also shared information about Sydney tours, history, gift shops for independent travelers, and recommended restaurants. If I were to take another tour on a different day, I would love to do it with Moses again. Thanks to this trip, I was very happy! I took many photos, but it's a shame there's a limit to how many I can attach.
Erickson **************
2026-03-30 23:25:41
Fantastic 5.0
I liked that we were a small group of 7 in the tour and pacing was just about right. Travel time from Sydney to Port Stephens is 3-4hrs. Be prepared to to spend most of your time on the road. The driver/guide was good. and we also had a Japanese guide. Water and lunch are already included. Overall, was fun experience
R *
2026-06-26 14:55:00
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was soooo good! Our guide was super friendly, shared lots of fun stories throughout the day, and even helped us take photos everywhere we went. The camel riding and sandboarding were definitely the highlights of the trip and one of the best experiences you can have around Sydney. 4 Pines was also great! Lunch was included, and I chose the steak—it was really good. The wine tasting was amazing too. I ended up trying so many different wines that I got a little tipsy lol. Thanks to Shirley, our tour guide!
클룩 회원
2026-02-02 05:13:29
Fantastic 5.0
This tour is truly the best value for money, and I didn't regret spending any money or time on it. If you come to Sydney, I highly recommend it 🥰 ⭐️Course: Dolphin Tour -> Lunch (Bibimbap) -> Desert Sliding Board -> Featherdale Wildlife Park!! ⭐️Guide: They are very friendly and take care of everyone without being intrusive. The Korean-tailored guide is the best. 🐬Dolphin Tour: I was so happy as soon as I saw the dolphins 🥺 🍚Lunch: Bibimbap is so delicious…. 🏜️Desert Boarding: The desert is really huge and vast. The board is so exciting and fun that I wanted to ride it 5 times, but I only rode it twice!!! 🐨🦘Wildlife Park: I've been to other zoos, but there was no place where I could interact with koalas and kangaroos like this. Here, I was able to feed the animals and touch their butts? for over an hour, so it was a very, very happy tour. I came with my family, and all 4 out of 4 people gave it a perfect score of 5 out of 5! If you want to see nature during one of your travel days, I highly recommend this tour!
Klook客路用户
2026-05-04 08:36:38
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide and driver, Gordon, was incredibly professional. Along the way, he introduced us to the architecture of the cities we passed through and provided fascinating geographical and historical explanations about the areas we visited. His driving was very smooth, and he was always punctual. The tour itself was also very enjoyable. I brought my family along to experience dolphin watching (we succeeded!), and we all had a blast sandboarding. Everyone loved it, highly recommended! ✌️
클룩 회원
2025-12-30 05:55:14
Fantastic 5.0
I went on the Unlimited Australia Tour and the Nelson Bay Port Stephens Oakvale Wildlife Park Tour~ I really liked the relaxing atmosphere and local feel of Nelson Bay, and above all, the breathtaking natural scenery and fine sand of Port Stephens, and they took great pictures, so it was really fun. The animals at the zoo were so cute that I lost track of time! Take a look at the koala photos, I could even touch them.
Chonatee ***********
2026-04-17 05:44:54
Great 4.0
So fun!!! The dune came with many difficulties of slopes and we were lucky that they gave us water as it was hot but windy.
CW *****
2026-06-13 14:40:06
Fantastic 5.0
Clear instructions given for you to locate their pick-up point. It is easy, fun and safe to sandboard. You can play as many times as long you have the energy to climb up the sand slope. The sand is very fine and doesn't hurt your skin.
Hung *
2026-02-17 07:32:29
Fantastic 5.0
value for money. saw a number of dolphins. the boom net looked fun

Port Stephens at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Port Stephens?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
+9%
Jan
+35%
Feb
+28%
Mar
+16%
Apr
Busiest +155%
May
-3%
Jun
-24%
Jul
-63%
Aug
-65% Quietest
Sep
-54%
Oct
-21%
Nov
-11%
Dec

Demand peaks in May (about 155% above a typical month) while September is the quietest (roughly 65% below a typical month); travellers from the United States should book early for May and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in September. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Port Stephens cheapest?

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$30
$25
$20
Avg $24 Cheapest $22 Priciest $27
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in October (around USD 22), roughly 19% below the priciest month in May; if your dates are flexible, planning for October can mean lower activity costs than in peak-price months. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

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1 daysTypical
4 daysEarly

Most travellers from the United States book about 1 day ahead on average, with early bookers at around 4 days; this short lead time means you can be flexible, but consider booking earlier for the May peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Port Stephens

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 1.43AUD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Port Stephens

Quick snapshot of Port Stephens and what to do

Port Stephens is a coastal getaway known for tours, outdoor and sports activities, and wildlife experiences like zoos and aquariums. Demand on Klook peaks in May and drops to its lowest in September, so the year swings between lively peak-season bookings and much quieter autumn weeks.

Best times to visit and how prices move

Klook booking data shows May is the busiest month while September is the quietest. Prices rise toward the May peak and then fall into autumn: Klook data shows the priciest month is typically May and the cheapest month is typically October, with prices moving modestly across the year. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for the quieter autumn months around September–October; for peak-season atmosphere and the widest choice of tours and outdoor activities, May is the time to visit. Overall demand and prices trend together around the May peak, then both ease off into the fall.

Tips for travellers from the United States

Most experiences in Port Stephens can be booked at short notice — Klook bookings typically happen about a day before an activity, though planning a few days ahead helps for peak May dates. For a spontaneous trip, you can often book last-minute activities; if you’re travelling in May, consider securing popular tours a few days in advance. Use Klook to compare available tours and outdoor activities so you can lock in options that match your dates.

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