Where can I see whales in Port Stephens?

Lookouts. Pods of whales are easy to spot from Tomaree National Park, a splendid backdrop to the charming towns of Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and Boat Harbour. Take the short Tomaree Head summit walk for one of Australia’s best panoramic views, perfect for sighting humpbacks and other whales.

How much does it cost to swim with dolphins in Australia?

Experiences start from $80 for a swim with wild dolphins cruise which allows you to get up close and personal with these majestic marine creates.

Where can I see whales in NSW?

Top 8 whale watching spots in NSW

• Eden.
• Port Stephens.
• Sydney and surrounds.
• Coffs Harbour.
• Jervis Bay.
• Byron and Tweed.
• Port Macquarie.
• Batemans Bay.

Where in NSW can you swim with dolphins?

Port Stephens
Dolphin Swim Australia offers the only permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW and the first swim of its kind in the world! Tours operate out of Port Stephens – the dolphin capital of Australia – which is a little touch of Paradise on the East Coast of Australia.

How much is it to swim with dolphins?

Swimming with Dolphin opportunities are available at several warm water vacation spots, including Hawaii, Mexico, Florida and the Bahamas. Typical costs: A simple shallow-water interaction[1] costs about $80-$145, depending on the resort location and the dolphins’ behavior.

Where can I see dolphins in Port Stephens?

With over 160 dolphins estimated to live in the Port Stephens waters, it’s highly likely we’ll spot them on our ferries to Tea Gardens or on return to Nelson Bay. We can never guarantee that dolphin watching will occur on our ferry tours however, we have a 95% success rate!

How many dolphins live in Nelson Bay NSW?

Surround yourself with the picturesque views in the bay and watch carefully as dolphins could be waiting round every bend. With over 160 dolphins estimated to live in the Port Stephens waters, it’s highly likely we’ll spot them on our ferries to Tea Gardens or on return to Nelson Bay.

When to go whale watching in Port Stephens?

You’ll have a whale of a time in Port Stephens, a beautiful destination for whale watching only 2h 30min drive north of Sydney. Spot humpbacks breaching and southern rights spy-hopping between May and November from vantage points along the spectacular coast and on whale-watching cruises.

Where to see the humpbacks in Port Stephens?

Spot humpbacks breaching and southern rights spy-hopping from Barry Park whale-watching platform, at the southern end of lovely Fingal Bay Beach. At the northern end of the wonderfully curved beach is a tidal sand spit to Fingal Island and an 1862-built lighthouse, though the best way to travel to the island is by boat.