The 9 Best Sydney Dolphin Tours

1.Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 12 hours · from $120Our pick

Spend 12 hours exploring Jervis Bay from Sydney with a 1.5-hour dolphin cruise, a guided White Sands Trail walk, Hyams Beach, and wild kangaroos in Booderee National Park. Small groups of up to 20, English or Portuguese guides, and park fees are included. Lunch is your expense.

“Time on the water was fun, rhe BBQ after was tasty and the sun decided to come.out. Beautiful beaches and a fun day out of the city.”

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2.Port Stephens: Dolphin Cruise, Lunch, Koalas & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 293 reviews · 12 hours · from $140

Spend 12 hours with Brighton Coach & Tours visiting Port Stephens from Sydney. Expect a 90-minute dolphin cruise, lunch, wild koalas at the PS Koala Sanctuary and 4WD sandboarding at Anna Bay. Guides such as Yan, Alfie and Gordon are known for adding useful facts and good humor.

“I really loved the Koala sanctuary. The sand boarding was also a good time just a bit hot. Maybe reverse it! Start at sand boarding and finish in the water.”

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3.From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $142Top rated

Travel from Sydney to Port Stephens with guides such as Alfie, Yan, Gordon, or Chen, then cruise for dolphins, visit a koala sanctuary, eat lunch, and ride a 4WD to Stockton sand dunes for sandboarding. Expect a long day, about six hours on the road, with plenty of variety.

“Initially I had booked this tour as a solo traveller, however one of my friends decided to join me and that was the best decision ever. The tour was clearly organised but not very social. Sandboarding was fun but not very memorable. The dolphin cruise however, was amazing! We saw so many dolphins! The wine tasting was delicious but felt a bit rushed. Of course this will differ with each group. The bus was alright, nothing special.”

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4.Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World’s Whitest Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $128

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am for a 12-hour coastal day with Mate Tours. Cruise Jervis Bay for wild bottlenose dolphins, walk the White Sands Trail, visit Huskisson and Hyams Beach, and look for kangaroos in Booderee National Park. Guides may include James, Michael, Mac, or Gabriel.

“Really amazing views, and wildlife! Dolphins, whales, and kangaroos all in one day! Really fun and friendly guides too!”

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5.Sydney: Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 12 hours · from $90Best value

Leave Sydney at 7:00 AM for Anna Bay’s huge moving dunes, where a 4WD safari and sandboarding set the pace. At Nelson Bay, choose a dolphin cruise or a guided Mount Tomaree hike. Guides such as James, Mac, Maikel, and Stefan are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“It was an amazing day! Absolutely loved the sandboarding and the hike was beautiful with incredible views! The guides Maikel and Stefan were fantastic and they really made an effort to make it an unforgettable experience!”

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6.Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $340

Leave central Sydney at 8:00 am with a private driver-guide, then visit Gan Gan Lookout, Nelson Bay, Little Beach, and Stockton Sand Dunes. Add a seasonal dolphin or whale cruise, sandboarding, or camel riding at your own cost. James is one named guide associated with the tour.

“Love this experience! Saw many dolphins and they are spectacular. Sandboarding was fun. Unfortunately no camel rides available. The guide, James is really nice. The only thing that viator could improve is to let us know we could swim in the cruise (the guides may not know since they are not allowed on the cruise) so we could make preparations.”

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7.Sydney: Port Stephens Sandboarding, Dunes & Dolphin Cruise option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $92

Travel from Sydney to Anna Bay for a 4WD ride and sandboarding on huge coastal dunes. After lunch in Nelson Bay, choose a dolphin cruise or guided Mount Tomaree hike. Your guide handles transport, equipment, park fees, and the long return drive.

“The guide was rude, we left late due to a fellow passenger arriving late. This tour is for families and people who are less active. We spent 30 minutes at a dirty service station. The guide argued with two of us who booked the hike over the DoRead more”

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8.Port Stephens: Dolphin, Lunch, Koalas&Sandboarding -Mandarin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $140

Travel north from Sydney on a Mandarin-led day tour to Port Stephens. Cruise for wild dolphins, visit the Koala Sanctuary, ride a 4WD across Stockton Dunes, and try sandboarding. Mr Gordon is one named guide. Pickup is available from selected hotels, with Central Station as the main meeting point.

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9.Private Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney incl Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $559

Leave Sydney at 7:30 am with a private driver-guide for Port Stephens. Cross the Harbour Bridge and Hawkesbury River, pause at Gan Gan Lookout, then join a public Moonshadow Catamaran dolphin cruise from Nelson Bay. Add sandboarding or a 4WD ride at Stockton Beach for an extra cost.

“Chris, our guide is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. Sandboarding is the best part. Kids had so much fun. The trip is private and tailored to our needs. so we don’t have to travel with large groups. thank you”

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