Your perfect base from which to explore the sand dunes and many secluded beaches, take a dolphin cruise or a whale. For general information on port stephens, visit au sourcecredit. Also included is a cruise of port stephens outer islands, morning or afternoon tea and full commentary. Enjoying a fabulous ploughman style lunch on board or take a picnic option on the island. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Port stephens world record human whale at fingal bay port. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile app to find the best vantage points, get realtime notifications of nearby. For a truly once in a lifetime opportunity you can swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean and from may to november, see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal during the annual migration season between june and november on a whale watching cruise or from. Imagine cruises is an advanced ecoaccredited company that is dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales.
Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Whale watching and sand boarding package port stephens. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment. Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a. From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. Human whale 15th july 2018 destination port stephens. The port stephens whale watching season officially starts today and cruise operators are already reporting sightings of the migrating mammals. Nelson bay whale watching runs for 6 months of the year. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for port stephens, australia the red flashing dot shows the tide time. The various bays and coastal areas include anna bay, fingal bay, lemon tree passage, mallabula, nelson bay, salamander bay, salt ash, shoal bay, soldiers point, stockton beach and tanilba bay.
Port stephens new south wales travel guide at wikivoyage. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. This webpage provides information to local community service providers and community groups. An ocean going cruise on the largest vessel in the bay with two levels to choose from. Mantra aqua resort, nelson bay, port stephens self contained spa apartments set around a resort pool and right in the heart of nelson bay.
Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. Naturefest human whale 2018 join all the fun as the mammoth mammal takes shape on the sand of fingal beach. Port stephens for land based whale watching, set out with your binoculars to locations like tomaree headland, barry park at fingal bay, fishermans bay, birubi point and stockton beach, but one of the favourite spots that offers great whale sightings is the boat harbour headland, off noamunga street. Be amazed as you get close to the biggest creatures on earth.
People form a humpback whale at shoal bay, port stephens to. Port stephens human whale 2015 destination port stephens. Located just 2 12 hours north of sydney, try a whale watching tour in port stephens nsw australia. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Port stephens is an exciting and diverse region hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. Whale watching in port step hens whale watching in port step hens humpback and southern right whales migrate along port stephens beautiful coastline between may and november, with pregnant whales heading to warmer waters to give birth to their young, before returning with their new born calves back to antarctica. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. The whale tails were originally built and installed for naturefest 2016, but were such a hit that they remain a key part of the marinas open space to this day. Current port stephens visitors guide by destination port. Port stephens also makes for a great day trip or weekend break, and given that its low season you can get some great deals on accommodation and tours.
Port stephens digital tv channels telstra site gan gan. Port stephens day tours welcome on board to amazing port stephens day tours labelled blue water paradise, port stephens is renowned also for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. Join all the fun as the mammoth mammal takes shape on the sand of fingal beach. The 2017 port stephens human whale was a world record with more than one thousand participants. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. This is a stunning spa property, ideally located close to all the areas local attractions, overlooking the hypnotic waters of nelson bay. Port stephens was first noted by europeans in may 1770 when captain james cook referred to port stephens in his log as an opening forming a bay. Port stephens whale watching season begins news of the area. Gallop along the beachfront on horseback, quad bike through the dunes or sandboard down the 30 metre sandy slopes. Event calendar port stephens council we have detected that you are running an unsupported version of microsoft internet explorer. Port stephens gears up for whale watching season posted may 31, 2014 07.
The 15 best things to do in port stephens updated 2020. Port stephens on the mid north coast of new south wales is the perfect place in australia to observe whales and dolphins in the wild. They offer dolphin and whale watching tours, marine discoverysnorkel tours, bay and beach swim tours, a fingal island and lighthouse tour as well as a sunset dinner cruise. Will taylor location port stephens whale watching on imagine cruises tune kayoh shh nest hq premiere. Whale watching in port stephens whale watching in port stephens humpback and southern right whales migrate along port stephens beautiful coastline between may and november, with pregnant whales heading to warmer waters to give birth to their young, before returning with their new born calves back to. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Cast your eyes on the ocean between mid may and mid november. Look no further than port stephens 4wd tours offering you stunning scenery, sandboarding thrills and adventure for the whole family and an experience you wont forget. Advertise with news of the area and you get your ad in 1 in print, 2 on the news website like this ad, and 3 on our social media news site. Keep uptodate with the latest news and marketing opportunities available to you as a tourism member. Over 12,000 humpback whales swim past port stephens on their annual migration north along the australian east coast to the warmer waters of the south pacific ocean, between may and november each year. So off to beautiful port stephens a few hours drive north of sydney with some friends to join moonshadow cruises to go whale watching.
Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. The human whale has been taking place in port stephens for many years, moving to fingal bay to accommodate larger attendance numbers in 2017. Atlantis port stephens is a social enterprise located in salamander bay, with a goal to promote conservation through education of. May through to november will see plenty of opportunities for whale watching in port stephens.
The area is just north of newcastle and is adjacent to the pacific highway which runs through raymond terrace, the largest town and council seat. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises we also feature weddings, private charters, corporate team building and schools educational programs. We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in port stephens, australia on tripadvisor. Have a whale of a time on sunday 15th july and participate to create the biggest human humpback as we celebrate the annual whale watching season. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens over 12,000 humpback whales swim past port stephens on their annual migration north along the australian east coast to the warmer waters of the south pacific ocean, between may and nov each year. Whale watching watch as port stephens waters come alive. Port stephens whale watching port stephens accommodation. This page is designed to provide an online noticeboard to share initiatives, training and community information that are of interest to you, your. If you love nature and adventure, then this is the trip for you.
Destination port stephens, the official peak tourism industry organisation in port stephens. All vehicles come with a fully qualified driver, with exceptional knowledge of the stockton beach sand dunes. One dollar from every dolphin watch or marine discovery ticket sold will be donated to the marine parks association, furthering research on the resident bottlenose dolphins. Your best local search for whale watching in port stephens, nsw localsearch. Mylink port stephens community information hub have. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes.
Each year more than 3000 humpbacks pass close to the coast of port stephens migrating to warm tropical waters from late may to july and from september to november the whales can be seen returning to the antarctic with their calves. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours. Agenda 9 april 2019 port stephens community interagency 167 kb pdf 2019 pathways and connections guide huntercentral coast v3 2. There are a full range of daily cruises, available at port stephens, including whale watching trips. Find things to do, attractions and tours in whalewatching season as the whale migration passes north coast.
Dolphin swim australia, nelson bay if seeing the dolphins is not enough, dolphin swim australia offers a cruise where you can actually swim in the water with the dolphins. Cruise among the whales on the whale watching trip, play on stunning beaches, sand slide down huge dunes and 4wd on the beach. Its purpose is to inform and connect community groups, service providers and members of the community. Venture out of port stephens on a day cruise on moonshadow cruises for a wonderful day out to broughton island, taking in this spectacular island and coastal scenery. There are various whale watching cruises running from within port stephens, that venture out side the port stephens harbour and into the outer port stephens seas. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Take a tour of the dunescape by 4wd or by camel, hike along the rocky coastline, get a birds eye view from the top of tomaree, surf the perfect wave, swim alongside a pod of dolphins, take a dive on an island. Join the official launch of the 2018 port stephens whale season with 12 price morning whale watching cruises aboard moonshadowtqc and imagine cruises. Port stephens whale watching season in full swing abc.
Port stephens nelson bay, port stephens, nelson bay, port. Participants will pay homage to the humpback highway where over 30,000 whales will pass by on the great whale migration forming an outline of a 100m long humpback on the beautiful beaches of fingal bay. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales understand. Port stephens council also known simply as port stephens is a local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. The area is very popular for its breathtaking coastal scenery, protected waters at the bay, good fishing, and the opportunity to watch whales. There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding. Port stephens gears up for whale watching season abc. Tide chart for port stephens showing low and high tide times for the next 7 days. Imagine is a 54ft sailing catamaran, purposedesigned as a model for ecotourism and capable of both offshore and inshore cruising. For the most complete local list of whale watching in port stephens, nsw, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch.
Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next port stephens adventure. Whalewatching cruises aboard imagine cruises depart port stephens at 10. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. Fingal beach fingal beach surf life saving club marine drive, fingal bay nsw time. For more information on attractions, events and things to do, see visit.
Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay, experience 4wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. Port stephens, an easy two and a half hour drive north of sydney, is known for its nature and abundance of aquatic and land activities on its uncrowded sandy. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin. You wont forget the sight of a 15 metre, 40 tonne humpback whale.