Things to do in Nelson Bay, New South Wales: The Best Tours

'Imagine Cruises' is an advanced Eco-Accredited company that is dedicated to the protection of Dolphins and Whales. 'Imagine' is a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose-designed as a model for Eco-tourism and capable of both offshore and inshore cruising. She offers a covered foredeck, as well as a comfortable downstairs cabin and bar. Whenever possible, we will hoist the sails and share with you our passion for sailing! 'Envision' is a 40ft power cat, designed to move through the water quickly but safely and smoothly. She provides a 360° viewing platform which is perfect for the keen photographer!She is also capable of delivering guests directly onto the beach. 'Envision' is ideal for a relaxed, personalised and crowd-free experience. We offer four seasonal tours that all carry Advanced Ecotourism certification: Dolphin Watch + Sailing, Whale and Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watch + Snorkeling and Seafood BBQ Dinner Cruise.

Want to swim with dolphins?? Come with us and we'll make sure you leave with a clear conscience! Dolphin Swim Australia offers the FIRST and ONLY permitted WILD DOLPHIN SWIM in New South Wales, Australia!! Become a part of the pod in the dolphins' own environment and witness true dolphin behaviour! This is a thrilling bucket list experience that you don't want to miss :-)!!

SCUBA DIVE - SNORKEL - SPEARFISH Equipment HIRE, Sales, & Education Visit our team at Feet First Dive - Nelson Bay, where you'll receive internationally recognised diving instruction via the 3 largest recreational & technical diver training organisations in the world. Come & enjoy our BOAT &/or SHORE dives, & be a part of a friendly, fun & exciting experience. Also, join our FREE Social Club: “Pirate Dive Club” to take advantage of our FREE Monthly Guided dives & BBQs, & Pirate Dive Club discounts.

ALL TOURS ARE SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19 CONCERNS. NO FIRM DATE FOR REOPENING. THIS UPDATE FEB 2021. WE APOLOGISE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Enjoy the beauty of our golf course. Take great wildlife photos and learn about our wild Eastern Grey Kangaroos and other unique Australian animals while riding in a seven-passenger-seated golf cart. Your small group is led by a guide. You’ll see kangaroos up close (within a couple of metres)– yet you’ll be in a guided, safe and friendly environment. We do not feed or touch the kangaroos as they are wild. You will have the opportunity to walk amongst a mob of kangaroos, escorted safely by your guide. During December 2019 and January 2020 two half hour tours are run EVERY day at 5pm and 5:30pm. Book and pay online at the Nelson Bay Golf Club website OR directly at the Nelson Bay Golf Club reception desk. To avoid disappointment, bookings are essential as tours are extremely popular. Prices: $20 per adult, kids under 12 free.

Escape Trekking Adventures offer a variety of outdoor adventures within Australia and many International locations. Our tours include: Outdoor rock climbing (Port Stephens ocean cliffs) Kokoda Trail treks Nepal Mountaineering climbs Mt Elbrus climbs Everest Base Camp Nepal Treks Mt Kilimanjaro Royal National Park walks Blue Mountains Walks Port Stephens walks NZ walks and Climbs Australian guided bushwalks range from 2 hours treks up to multi-day adventures.

Moonshadow - TQC Cruises your ultimate Cruise Experience in Port Stephens. Moonshadow - TQC Cruises is a family owned and operated business operating a range of memorable cruising experiences around Port Stephens. Operating 7 vessels, the largest and most spacious vessels in the Port, and catering for a diverse range of clientele with many different experiences on offer including: Dolphin Watching, Whale Watching, Sunset Street Food Cruise, Sunday Session Lunch Cruise, Broughton Island Cruises, Private Charters, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, Wedding Receptions, Team Building, Cruising Classrooms, Corporate Functions and much more. Our cruises run to schedule, with dolphin watch cruises departing every day, and our vessels have the capacity to suit everybody without crowding. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew are dedicated to ensuring you have a comfortable and memorable cruising experience.

SCUBA Dive Nelson Bay, Port Stephens with Lets Go Adventures! Come boat diving, snorkelling, or get your boat & jetski licencewith Lets Go Adventures and you will have fun with a safety focused and environmentally conscious operator -not far from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, NSW. Join us and experience why locals voted Lets Go Adventures winners in the Port Stephens Business Awards!Lets Go Adventures is located on the waterfront at d’Albora Marina, in the heart of Nelson Bay, Port Stephens. Lets Go Adventures is the longest established diving centre and is proud to have the original and still the most active dive club in the Port Stephens area! We operate a full service dive operation including two fully surveyed Dive Boats, a fully surveyed Game Fishing Boat, double filtered air, Nitrox facility, a large range of equipment hire, equipment servicing, as well as store front parking, a convenient gear wash down area and hot showers.

Tea Gardens Ferry Service provides daily ferry transfers between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens. Operating two historic vessels, MV Tea Gardens and MV Jesse (currently under restoration!).

Boat Hire & Booking Office. Based at the marina in Nelson Bay we can help you maximise your stay in Port Stephens. We book for a host of on water and land based attractions as well boat hire.