Book a Whale Watch cruise & get great savings on:
Sahara Trails Horse Rides
4wd Tours R Us Sandboards
Blue Water Sea Kayaks
Port Stephens Helicopter Flights
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WHALE WATCHING INCLUDES:
The whale watching season is from the end of May to mid November when over 11,000 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. After breeding they migrate with their calves back to the Southern Ocean and the cold waters of the Antarctic
- A great chance to see huge pods of common dolphins offshore

- Free tea, coffee and biscuits with bottomless cups available
- If we do not see any whales you will get a “free standby ticket” which means you can put your name on a list to come on another cruise for free providing it is not fully booked. We DO NOT give cash refunds if we do not see whales.
- Hydrophone – an underwater microphone so you can hear the whales sing
- Friendly, professional and factual commentary
- Warm sailing jackets available for wet weather
- Sea turtles, Little Blue (Fairy) Penguins, Albatross, Sea Eagles and Australian Fur Seals can also be seen
- Dolphin and whale literature available – great for school projects
- Complimentary motion sickness tablets available
Imagine Cruises 3 hrs Whale watch cruises depart daily at: 10:30am and 2:00pm. Guests should arrive 15 minutes befor the departure time. Imagine is located at dock C d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay which is on Teramby Road, Nelson Bay
SAHARAH TRAILS (Horse Riding)
AUSSIE BUSH TRAIL 1 hour
20% Discount on Aussie Bush Trail Ride
Sahara Trails’ AUSSIE BUSH TRAIL guide leads the way, while you sit back and relax on one of our well trained horses and enjoy the Aussie bush surrounds as we ride along the creek and through Casuarina Forest & Koala Habit. This ride caters for all riders, and is a great confidence builder for absolute beginners and the nervous rider. For ages 5+ (3-5yo enquire about our saddlemate for doubling). Walking Only. Rides can be upgraded to Beach Rides and more experienced levels.
Ride Times: Weekdays 10:30am Weekends & School Holidays 10:30/11:30/1:00/2:00 additional rides may be available during peak times.
GUIDELINES: Minimum 2 people. Guests must arrive 30 minutes early. 24 hours notification of cancellation is required or full charge applies, we ride all weather, and reserve the right to cancel if conditions are unsafe. DRESSCODE: Long pants and closed in shoes are required. Helmets are provided free of charge
Departs from: 9 Port Stephens Drive, Anna Bay NSW. 20 minutes travel time should be allowed to get to this activity.
Phone: (02) 4981 9077 or
Email: Sahara Trails
Website: www.saharatrails.com/
4WD TOURS R US (Sandboarding)

SANDBOARDING 1 hour
Adult: $16.00 SAVE: $4
Child: $12.00 SAVE: $3
Family: $44.00 (2a+2c) SAVE: $26
4wd Tours R Us’ SANDBOARDING SHUTTLE includes beach & dune driving over the magnificent Stockton Dunes unlimited sand boarding, search for pipi’s and observe their behaviour.
Shuttle Times: 10:30/11:30/ 12:30/ 1:30/ 2:30 / 3:30 Departs from: James Patterson St (Birubi Beach) 20 minutes travel time should be allowed to get to this activity.
Phone: (02) 4919 0088 or
Email: 4wd Tours are Us
Website: www.quadbikeking.com.au
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Blue Water Sea Kayaking
SUNSET TOUR 1.5 hours
Adult: $30.00 Child: $20.00 SAVE $5 per person
1 HOUR PADDLE
Adult: $20.00 Child: $15.00 SAVE $5 per person
DISCOVERY TOUR 2 hours
Adult: $40.00 Child: $30.00 SAVE $5 per person
Blue Water Sea Kayaking- Port Stephens has a reputation for delivering a memorable experience to all customers. Our fully qualified staff have extensive sea kayaking experience within Port Stephens, Australia and abroad. We love what we do and the place that we do it, and look forward to sharing our knowledge of the Port Stephens wildlife, ecosystems and history. We take careful measures to ensure that we place a minimal impact on our environment. Whether you join us on one of our short tours, or an extended kayaking experience, we’re sure you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the natural wonders within Port Stephens. All our tours are on Sit On Top Kayaks.
Departs: the sheltered waters in D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay
Tours are subject to weather conditions. Minimum 2 people. Package NOT available between 19th August to 4th September 2010
Phone: 0405 033 518 or
Email: Blue Water Sea Kayaking
Website: www.kayakingportstephens.com.au/
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Newcastle Helicopters 
20 MINUTE FLIGHT
2 Adults: $264.00 SAVE $66
2 Adults +1 Child: $264.00 SAVE $66
3 Adults: $264.00 SAVE $66
Take it all in, by flying over the magnificent Port Stephens coast line, its offshore beaches and islands looking for pods of whales from the sky… Whales are best spotted from June to mid Nov with the hightlight in July and October. Flights depart from Nelson Bay Rd, Nelson Bay
We can tailor a flight to suit your need from 1 to 4 passengers per flight. If you have an idea please call and we can customize a flight for you.
Our Training and Charter Center is located at Newcastle Airport just a 2 hour drive north of Sydney at the foot of the beautiful Hunter Valley.
We offer a large selection of flights ranging from a 10 minute scenic flight of the Sygna shipwreck and Stockton Beach, to lunch in the scenic Hunter Valley vineyards.
Tour Departs: Nelson Bay Rd, Nelson Bay
Conditions: Tours are subject to weather with a min 3p and are available on weekend and midweek on demand.
Phone: 02 4965 1800 or
Email: Newcastle Helicopters
Website: www.newcastleheli.com.au/

Dolphin Watch Packages
(November 15th – April 27th)
Port Stephens on the Mid North Coast of NSW is the perfect place in Australia to observe dolphins in the wild and is home to over 100 bottlenose dolphins and Imagine Cruises has intimate knowledge of the different pods in the Port and a 99% success rate with dolphin sightings… For that really close encounter you might like to try out the boom or bow nets – so bring your swimmers!
- Dolphins guaranteed or free return cruise!!

- Free unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits available
- Free dolphin literature – great for school projects
- Friendly, personal and factual commentary
- Licensed bar and comfortable downstairs lounge
- 2 huge boom nets – fun to be close to the dolphins
- Spacious foredeck for dolphin watching with 360 degree views
- Also there is the chance to see Australian Fur seals, Little Blue (Fairy) penguins, sea turtles, albatross & sea eagles
Imagine Cruises 1.5 hrs Dolphin watch cruises depart daily at: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Guests should arrive 15 minutes befor the departure time. Imagine is located at dock C d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay which is on Teramby Road, Nelson Bay


















