Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens nsw. Another popular whale watching spot is the fairfax. 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. Top things to do in port stephens, greater newcastle. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales. Port stephens whale watching imagine cruises ep 6 youtube. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these port stephens tours.
We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with. 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 right now. Whales are appearing off the port stephens coast as the whale watching season gets underway. Whale watching at port stephens sydney weekendnotes. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales understand. Enjoy a dolphin watching cruise, visit the australian reptile park and experience the thrill of sandboarding on this fullday adventure to port stephens. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port stephens.
Southern right whales and humpbacks pass here during their annual migration but are best seen in october. Check out the official visitors website for more ideas. Subscribe to receive the latest port stephens deals, news and events direct to your inbox. Port stephens, lagoon and inlet of the tasman sea, indenting eastcentral new south wales, australia, 20 miles 32 km northeast of newcastle.
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. Our port stephens whale watching day tour departs every wednesday and saturday from sydney during whale season june oct. Will taylor location port stephens whale watching on imagine cruises tune kayoh shh nest hq premiere. If you are lucky you can view them from the shore or hire a boat. For general information on port stephens, visit au. Also included is a cruise of port stephens outer islands, morning or afternoon tea and full commentary. From sublime natural beauty to freshly caught seafood, port stephens is a wonderful beach escape on a sparkling blue bay. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales mobile app to find the best vantage points, get realtime notifications of nearby. 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. The waters of port stephens are renowned for dolphin and whale watching.
Swim with dolphins imagine cruises swim with dolphins a. Port stephens lies within the port stephens great lakes marine park and is situated about 160 kilometres 99 mi northeast of sydney. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Discover the beautiful coastal region of port stephens on a fullday nature tour from sydney. Most weekends all year round check your preferred date by following directions at the bottom of the page duration. An estimated 35,000 whales, mainly humpbacks, are expected to pass along the ports coast during the migration between may and november. Lunch bring a packed lunch or grab one at one of the nelson bay cafes. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales watching and dunes sandboarding.
There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding. The human whale has been taking place in port stephens for many years, moving to fingal bay to accommodate larger attendance numbers in 2017. Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. 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. Map of port stephens, nsw 2315 port stephens council also known simply as port stephens is a local government area in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. Port stephens examiner nelson bay news, sport and weather.
From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. The yellow shading corresponds to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset at port stephens. Welcome to port stephens, its the perfect holiday destination just an easy 2 12 hours drive north of sydney with a choice of 26 beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, gourmet restaurants. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. Dec 04, 2014 welcome to port stephens, its the perfect holiday destination just an easy 2 12 hours drive north of sydney with a choice of 26 beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, gourmet restaurants. Enjoy one of the many walking trails in port stephens. Cruise among the whales on the whale watching trip, play on stunning beaches, sand slide down huge dunes and 4wd on the beach. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next port stephens adventure. All about the 1 day port stephens whale watching tour and 4wd combo a day in the beautiful port stephens area. Photos, video from the 2019 port stephens whale watching season. Whale watching imagine cruises, nelson bay traveller. Looking forward to having you on our tour so we can show you an amazing time on this day trip to port stephens from sydney. We suss out your choice of cruises in nelson bay during whale watching season to catch these mammals of the deep in all their glory.
Port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. Port stephens is an exciting and diverse region hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. 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 antarctica. 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.
Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney port. 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. Jul 20, 2017 the 2017 port stephens human whale was a world record with more than one thousand participants. Port stephens world record human whale at fingal bay port. Port stephens is home to around 165 bottlenose dolphins, which live in the port itself. So off to beautiful port stephens a few hours drive north of sydney with some friends to join moonshadow cruises to go whale watching. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title port stephens. Port stephens lagoon, new south wales, australia britannica. Join the official launch of the 2018 port stephens whale season with 12 price morning whale watching cruises aboard moonshadowtqc and imagine cruises. For more information on attractions, events and things to do, see visit. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a.
Port stephens new south wales travel guide at wikivoyage. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to whale watch the best time of year is between may and october. Oct, 2016 the humpback southern migration is in full swing down the nsw coast and its definitely time to escape the big city. Tamboi queen skipper terry aldrich and his crew spotted playful humpbacks off one mile beach this week, the beginning of a lucrative tourism season for the hunters cruise operators. The 10 best things to do in port stephens 2020 with photos. Alternatively, join a tour which takes you around the port dolphin watching. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port stephens cruises around. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Port stephens examiner delivers latest news from nelson bay nsw including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. Whales are moving through the ports waters in droves and are not being shy about it. Toilet facilities are available at the boat ramp back towards shoal bay, a twominute walk from the track entry.
Excellent humpback whale sighting rate, bonus dolphin watch, morning or afternoon tea, commentary, ocean going cruise including spectacular tomaree and yacaaba headlands and the outer islands. Join us as we set out to spot some awesome 40 tonne humpback whales on their annual migration. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Humpback mothers and their calves are easy to spot from tomaree head, which offers a panoramic view of the sea. Extending 15 miles 24 km inland and averaging 2 miles 3 km in width, it has an area of 23 square miles 60 square km. Built by atlantis port stephens, three fibreglass whale tails add vibrancy to the nelson bay foreshore at dalbora marina. Whale watching is an experience that you will remember forever. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The area is very popular for its breathtaking coastal scenery, protected waters at the bay, good fishing, and the opportunity to watch whales during the migration season and the resident dolphins. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales. Port stephens, an open youthful tide dominated drowned valley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 4 square kilometres 52 sq mi located in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment. Event calendar port stephens council we have detected that you are running an unsupported version of microsoft internet explorer. Excitement spread throughout the port today as reports of our the first confirmed whale sighting as part of the 2017 whale watching season. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises.
Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens. Relax on beautiful sandy beaches, meet the resident bottlenose dolphins, enjoy fun water sports, explore giant sand dunes and savour delicious waterfront places to eat. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. This is one of the longest one day tour that we offer which covers about 500 km of the road and stop at many breathtaking lookouts and tourist attractions. Port stephens is a large natural harbour in the hunter region of nsw.
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