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3-Day Port Stephens

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Trip Overview

Embark on a three-day fun-filled getaway to Port Stephens, an idyllic coastal destination just north of Sydney.

A classic road trip is one of the best ways to experience New South Wales and the stunning beaches, awe-inspiring sand dunes and native wildlife in Port Stephens. As well as exploring the town, its rainforest and 26 beautiful beaches and coves, you'll also head out on an organised quad bike tour, dolphin cruise and sandboarding adventure!
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Day 1

Arrive in Port Stephens & Go Quad Biking!

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Arrive in Port Stephens & Go Quad Biking!

Port Stephens is an idyllic coastal destination just north of Sydney. A classic road trip is one of the best ways to experience New South Wales and the stunning beaches, awe-inspiring sand dunes and native wildlife in Port Stephens. Upon arrival at the hotel, you'll check-in and then have a rest before heading off on the ultimate adventure! You'll ride along the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere on the fleet of 400CC Kymco Quad Bikes.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nelson - Formerly The Nelson Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Quad Bike Tour in Port Stephens

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Sydney to Port StephensOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Nelson Bay

    Port Stephens

Day 2

Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding the Stockton Dunes

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Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding the Stockton Dunes

Today, you'll begin the day with a cruise of the Port Stephens Harbour for 1.5 hours on your dolphin watch cruise and enjoy a 99% sighting rate, boom net rides plus morning or afternoon tea, all with a full commentary. Then, you'll venture onto the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes in a purpose-built 4WD (look for the red buses), transporting you to 40-50 metre-high sand dunes where boards, instruction and supervision are provided by your guides.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nelson - Formerly The Nelson Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding in Port Stephens

    Port StephensOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Nelson Bay

    Port Stephens

Day 3

Goodbye Port Stephens

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Goodbye Port Stephens

This morning, you'll say goodbye to Port Stephens and head back to Sydney in your own time.

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    Self-Driving from Port Stephens to SydneyOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Nelson Bay

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What’s included?

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • Entrance fees

What’s not included?

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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