Auramist lodge nelson bay road, salt ash 02 4982 6304. Whale watching cruises aboard imagine cruises depart port stephens at 10. Port stephens, an open youthful tidedominated drownedvalley estuary, is a large natural harbour of approximately 4 square kilometres 52 sq mi located in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. Cejs boarding kennels nelson bay road, bobs farm 02 4982 6646. Nelson bay boarding kennels gan gan road, one mile 02 4982 1182. Cruise among the whales on the whale watching trip, play on stunning beaches, sand slide down huge dunes and 4wd on the beach. Leaving dalbora marina, nelson bay september and october are by far my favourite whale watching months of the year. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens 22 july 2019 with over 30,000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw coastline, nsw national parks and wildlife service npws is encouraging everyone to visit coastal national parks for some of the best vantage points to spot these majestic ocean giants. Weve been walking sydneys coastline for years, so here are our tips on how to take advantage of nature to get the best out of your whale watching time. Port stephens, new south wales, australia three day. 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 throughout this period, its possible to admire the beauty of these majestic mammals from whale watching cruises and. Hover uav was lucky enough to capture amazing drone footage of a dead humpback whale and great white sharks off the coast of nsw. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales understand.
Check out the official visitors website for more ideas. Whales have been spotted this week off the central coast and port stephens meaning coffs coast whale watchers should. Learn more about the different whale species you may see on your new coastal adventure this whale watching season by downloading the wild about whales smartphone app, where you can also share your sightings and use it as guide while youre on your next coastal adventure. Whale watch season is upon us coffs coast advocate.
Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. The whale watching season is from the end of may to mid november when over 20,000 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. You wont forget the sight of a 15 metre, 40 tonne humpback whale. From may to november the waters off port stephens play host to the magnificent migrating humpback whales. Port stephens is the home of some of the states most beautiful sea cultures. Heres a quick wrap up of some other activities on offer in port stephens national parks. Located just 2 12 hours north of sydney, try a whale watching tour in port stephens nsw australia. Dolphin watch is the most noteworthy highlight of port stephens. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens coast. The 3 hour cruises give people the opportunity to see whales of 3 different types the minke whale, pilot whales and humpback whales. Visit amaroo whale watching cruises the cruise terminal greater port macquarie. With the australian whale watching season starting this month, destination nsw recommends these top spots in sydney and elsewhere in new south wales to see these magnificent giants of the sea jun.
For general information on port stephens, visit au sourcecredit. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best port stephens cruises around. Will taylor location port stephens whale watching on imagine cruises tune kayoh shh nest hq premiere. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin capital of australia. 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. Whether youre sipping on fancy cocktails at a local bar or reading your favorite book by the waters edge, your trip to port stephens is the perfect time to live out those beachy daydreams. Top whale watching spots on the port stephens nsw environment. Find things to do, attractions and tours in whalewatching season as the whale migration passes north coast. 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. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title port stephens. Human whale 2019 get some porpoise in your life and join our world record attempt to create the biggest human humpback as we celebrate the annual whale watching season. Whalewatchers can download npws free wild about whales. All vehicles come with a fully qualified driver, with exceptional knowledge of the stockton beach sand dunes. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port stephens nsw.
The 3 hour cruises give people the opportunity to see whales of 3 different types the minke whale. Whale watching and sand boarding package port stephens. Humpback whales migrate north along the east coast of australia between may and august each year to give birth. May 16, 2015 the port stephens whale watching season officially starts today and cruise operators are already reporting sightings of the migrating mammals. With over 30000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw. Be amazed as you get close to the biggest creatures on earth. Port stephens whale watching season in full swing abc news. Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. On sunday, july 3, 2016, more than locals and visitors gathered on port stephens sunblessed shoal bay beach to form the outline of a giant, 100mlong humpback whale. Whale watching in port stephens is conducted in what is whale watching australian largest marine park in new south wales 98,200 hectares. 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. Aerial drone video whale and sharks newcastle port.
Top whalewatching spots in sydney and elsewhere in new. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder. Majestic whales on show across newcastle and port stephens. National parks make up almost 50% of the nsw coastline and provide some of the best.
The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes. May 31, 2014 port stephens gears up for whale watching season posted may 31, 2014 07. Wild about whales app, so its shaping up to be a great whale watching season. May 17, 2017 may through to november will see plenty of opportunities for whale watching in port stephens. Oct, 2016 so off to beautiful port stephens a few hours drive north of sydney with some friends to join moonshadow cruises to go whale watching. There are a few cute little souvenir shops around so feel free to have a browse and take in the local atmosphere. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next port stephens. Cancelling tours is not easy, but we all need to do our part to slow the spread of this virus. Port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin watching enthusiast, with the beautiful port stephens harbour boosting an impressive 99% success rate for spotting dolphins. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphinwhales. Whale migration season is in full swing with hundreds of the majestic creatures on show for onlookers right across the newcastle and port stephens coastline, with plenty of great spots to catch a.
Join the official launch of the 2018 port stephens whale season with 12 price morning whale watching cruises aboard moonshadowtqc and imagine cruises. 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 home to more than 100 dolphins, the pristine inlet in the vast port stephens great. 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. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. Port stephens whalewatching tour nelson bay expedia. 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. Also included is a cruise of port stephens outer islands, morning or afternoon tea and full commentary. Nelson bay whale watching runs for 6 months of the year. Subscribe to receive the latest port stephens deals, news and events direct to your inbox. As well as getting swimmers up close and personal with the dolphins, dolphin swim australia is also involved in scientific research programs. Port stephens lagoon, new south wales, australia britannica.
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. Top 8 whale watching spots in nsw australian geographic. Port stephens humpback and southern right whales pass here during their annual migration, but are best seen when moving south in october. Port stephens whale watching season begins news of the area.
Check out our pick of the best whale watching vantage points, tours and accommodation in nsw. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises we also feature weddings, private charters, corporate team building and schools educational programs. The council area of port stephens stretches from seaham, west of the pacific highway to fingal bay at the tip of the tomaree peninsula and has about 65,000 inhabitants. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney port. Electoral district of port stephens, new south wales, australia. Port stephens gears up for whale watching season abc news. Travel from sydney to port stephens with a small group for a personalised tour visit nelson bay, the popular seaside town and relax by the marina where you will break for lunch own expense cruise out of the headlands in search for humpback whales and join the cruise as you look out for other sealife including dolphins and seals from the viewing decks take a big 4wd vehicle over the huge. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. 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. The waters of port stephens are renowned for dolphin and whale watching. Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens.
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. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens. Next, we arrive at port stephens and take a break for lunch own expense at nelson bay, the main town of port stephens. Whales have been spotted this week off the central coast and port stephens meaning coffs coast whale watchers should start to see humpbacks breaching and blowing. Excitement spread throughout the port today as reports of our the first confirmed whale sighting as part of the 2017 whale watching season. We are passionate about port stephens and its wildlife and love to share it with our guests each day. Join all the fun as the mammoth mammal takes shape on the sand of fingal beach. Top whale watching spots on port stephens with over 30,000 whales predicted to be currently migrating along the nsw coastline, nsw national parks and wildlife service npws is encouraging everyone to visit coastal national parks for some of the best vantage points to spot these majestic ocean giants. Theres nothing better than a port stephens vacation. People form a humpback whale at shoal bay, port stephens to celebrate the start of the whale watching season. Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for port stephens is covid19 affecting your fishing plans. With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson.
Port stephens lies within the port stephens great lakes marine park and is situated about 160 kilometres 99 mi northeast of sydney. The port stephens surf school offers surfing lessons at several beaches. 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. Whale watchers have already logged nearly 5000 whale sightings on our free wild about whales app, so its shaping up to be a great whale watching season. Join us as we set out to spot some awesome 40 tonne humpback whales on their annual migration. Jul 04, 2016 will taylor location port stephens whale watching on imagine cruises tune kayoh shh nest hq premiere. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Catalano digital deal delivers property with a view. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The national parks in the port stephens region including tomaree national park, myall lakes national park and worimi national park, provide some great things to see and do during the whale watching season. Operating from a riverside location on the hastings river in port macquarie, ocean adventure 1 is a smaller, faster vessel travelling down the picturesque hastings river, through the mouth of the river and out to sea. Dolphin swim australia is nsws first and only permitted wild dolphin swim. Nelson bay is one of the best places to spot humpback whales along australias east coast as they migrate north to meet their mates. Combine a sandboarding adventure with a dolphin watch or whale watch tour and save. Private guided premium tour to port stephens, dolphin.
Download our free app to find the top whale watching spots in nsw and submit your sighting. 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. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. Major centres are raymond terrace with the town hall and nelson bay a town popular for holiday makers. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters. This fastpaced excursion regularly captures humpbacks leaping from the water and. 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. The whale watching season in sydney is between may and november each year but some times are better than others to increase your chances of seeing whales.
Humpback whales migrate north along the east coast of australia between may and august each year to give birth and mate in. From sublime natural beauty to freshly caught seafood, port stephens is a wonderful beach escape on a sparkling blue bay. 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 around 150 bottlenose dolphins with 99% success rate with dolphin sighting on all our dolphin cruises during all year round. Please take 2 minutes to tell us how your summer vacation and fishing plans are developing considering the crisis. Dolphin watch cruise is the best part of port stephens day tour in this part of port stephens tours, you will hop on board for spotting dolphins. Port stephens new south wales travel guide at wikivoyage. A splendid backdrop to shoal bay is the tomaree national park, where youll find the summit walk, military heritage and koalas in the wild. Just two hours north of sydney, port stephens and the newcastle region is a. The port stephens community has once again broken its own record for the largest human whale on saturday 15 july 2017, with more than 1,000 locals and holidaymakers joining in the formation. There are lots of coastal walks, fishing and boating opportunities, and even sandboarding.
Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. Atlantis port stephens is a social enterprise located in salamander bay, with a goal to promote conservation through education of our wonderful and unique marine life. 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 new south wales, a natural harbour in australia. View from the popular look out point on gan gan hill. Humpback mothers and their newborn calves are easy to spot from tomaree head, which lies 161m above sea level offering a panoramic view out to 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. Port stephens, lagoon and inlet of the tasman sea, indenting eastcentral new south wales, australia, 20 miles 32 km northeast of newcastle. 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. 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. Naturefest human whale 2018 join all the fun as the mammoth mammal takes shape on the sand of fingal beach. 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 is the totem of the darkinjung people of the central coast of nsw. Top whale watching spots on port stephens mirage news. Port stephens is an area surrounding the port stephens bay, just north of newcastle in new south wales. 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. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in port stephens. Dolphin swim australia is an entirely new concept and is the first of its kind worldwide.
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