Passeios por Nelson Bay

Thanks to our delightful guide, Eddie, from 7 AM to 6 PM, the day was never boring and incredibly enjoyable. From the moment we set off, he introduced us to passing attractions and their history. He had a great sense for music, playing exciting tunes when we arrived at a spot and relaxing music during our breaks. In the desert, he took amazing photos and videos with a professional touch. He also gave us many tips to move efficiently without wasting time, so we truly made the most of every moment. He took great care of families with children and solo travelers alike, and was happy to answer questions about daily life or take photos. Thank you for the quiz event, Sydney travel tips, and gifts! I'd like to add a few personal observations: 1) The coffee at the restaurant/snack bar at the dolphin cruise pier is quite good. 2) During the dolphin cruise, the dolphins come very close, right up to and even under the cruise ship. I recommend not going to the second floor, but instead staying at the front of the deck, holding onto the railing, to watch them. 3) On windy days, even if the sun is warm, it can be cold on the cruise. Bring a windbreaker. (Based on early April). 4) For those with long hair, it can get very messy from the wind on the cruise, so it might be good to bring a comb. 5) Sandboarding is not standing on a board, but sitting on a sled. They suggest preparing sandals or slippers, but I recommend just taking off your shoes and playing. The sand is fine, so it doesn't hurt and isn't too hot. (Based on early April). 6) You spend about an hour in the desert, and you can feel yourself getting cooked in real-time, so re-applying sunblock is essential. However, since a lot of sand sticks to your face and arms, spraying might be better than applying cream or stick. 7) Don't worry about photos, as the guide takes them so well. It's a personal preference, but I think both men and women look better in photos wearing slim-fitting clothes. 8) You can eat sand. Not just people, but phones and bags also 'eat' sand, and once you start trying to brush it off, it seems to come out endlessly. Be prepared. 9) They say it's good to bring a towel to wipe or brush off sand. I forgot, but it wasn't a huge issue. 10) At the zoo, you can get very close to koalas and kangaroos. You can't hold them, but we fed them and took as many photos as we wanted without any extra charge. 11) Oakvale isn't huge, but if you want to explore every corner, don't be too generous with the herbivore feed at the beginning. 12) The lawns are also the animals' restrooms. Watch where you step and be careful if you're wearing sandals or slippers.

I used the Australia Pass to participate in two activities, which was 30% cheaper than buying them separately. It's very convenient to use. The itinerary is rich; I saw adorable koalas at the Koala Sanctuary, enjoyed a fish and chips lunch, and saw dolphins on the boat tour, which was very satisfying. Anna Bay has stunning scenery, and sandboarding was thrilling and fun. Highly recommended!

This tour was truly exceptional value for money, and I didn't regret a single moment or penny spent. If you're in Sydney, I highly recommend it! 🥰 ⭐️ Course: Dolphin tour -> Lunch (Bibimbap) -> Desert sandboarding -> Featherdale Wildlife Park!! ⭐️ Guide: Our guide was incredibly kind and attentive to everyone without being overbearing. The best guide tailored for Koreans! 🐬 Dolphin Tour: I was so happy the moment I saw the dolphins! 🥺 🍚 Lunch: The Bibimbap was absolutely delicious…. 🏜️ Desert Boarding: The desert is truly vast and magnificent. Sandboarding was so exciting and fun that I wanted to go 5 times but managed to limit myself to 2! 🐨🦘 Wildlife Park: I've been to other zoos, but none allowed such close interaction with koalas and kangaroos. Here, we spent over an hour feeding the animals and even got to touch their bottoms (gently, of course!), which made it an incredibly happy tour. My family and I came, and all four of us gave this course a perfect 5 out of 5! If you want to experience nature during your trip, I strongly recommend this tour!

Newcastle is quite far from Sydney, so we had to gather and depart at 7:30 AM. We arrived at the first beach stop and stayed for about an hour. Sandboarding was an optional activity not included in the tour fee. Afterwards, we went for lunch at a fast-food restaurant next to the dolphin-watching pier, which was decent. The dolphin watching itself was an hour and a half on the boat, but we only saw dolphins for a brief moment; the rest of the time was spent searching. I felt the dolphin watching wasn't really worth it. Finally, there was a mandatory 5 AUD service tip for the driver. The driver was Chinese and had WeChat, so if you didn't have AUD change, you could transfer RMB via WeChat at the day's exchange rate.

I went on a tour today with our young guide! I had hastily booked a tour yesterday after hearing the weather might be bad, but it was cancelled. I then found a similar tour, and I think it was even better that I ended up joining this one! We had already visited Featherdale Wildlife Park, so I didn't have high expectations for Oakvale Wildlife Park. However, even my parents, who aren't particularly fond of animals, enjoyed feeding them directly, seeing koalas up close, feeding goats, and even milking a cow. We made the most of our short time at the zoo! We then went to a winery for a tasting, and I even bought a bottle of Moscato wine because it was so sweet. After that, we went on a dolphin cruise and saw dolphins! (Although my photo-taking speed was slow, so I didn't get many good shotsㅠㅠ) We had such a fulfilling time, right up to the final sandboarding! Thank you!

The children, excited about their long journey, were thrilled to see dolphins swimming right in front of them, thanks to the guide who pinpointed the exact viewing spot. They also experienced sandboarding on fine sand, something they had never done before. The kids found it hard to climb the dunes at Port Stephens, which they described as being like the Uyuni Salt Flats, but they went down several times. They saw and touched kangaroos and koalas, which they had only seen in photo albums and drawings, and even fed them. I was amazed to see these things firsthand. Many thanks to Guide Juno for making our tour so smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

There were plenty of dolphins to see, but it depended on our luck that day, as the cruise staff mentioned. We had fun with all the activities provided, and the guide was super friendly and fluent in both English and Chinese. However, they changed the schedule to visit the koala sanctuary instead of the winery, but it was still enjoyable and great to see the koalas there.

The Port Stephens tour with Director Koo Jung-yeol exceeded all expectations. His skillful guidance made the travel time fly by, allowing us to fully and leisurely enjoy all activities, including the dolphin cruise and desert sandboarding. Especially in the desert, he captured 'once-in-a-lifetime photos' with his experienced touch, befitting his background in theater and film, creating an unforgettable memory. We also appreciated his meticulous schedule management, which allowed us to experience everything comfortably, a step ahead of other groups. With his kind consideration and cheerful atmosphere throughout the tour, it was truly a perfect day.