UNIQUE EXPERIENCES FISHERMANS BAY

The reserve for Nelson Head Lighthouse Cottage and Rescue Station Reserve, nestling within its white picket fence, is situated on a lawn headland that rises some 53 metres (175 feet) just inside the entrance to Port Stephens. In 1875, the headland was chosen as the lighthouse site because it provided the best views of the extensive waters of the Port - and still does!

Lighthouse Cottage is a historic lighthouse keeper's cottage offers visitors beautiful views, local history, photographs, maps and information on marine rescue. It now operates as a museum of local history.

See the working Coastal Patrol radio base, staffed by volunteers, is open to visitors.

Tea Rooms are adjacent to the museum is the tea rooms where visitors can enjoy light refreshments whilst enjoying magnificent views from the covered terrace.

Toboggan Hill Park is set amongst natural bush, just off Salamander Way at Nelson Bay.

Tobogganing is suitable for all the family as each toboggan is equipped with brakes so that you control the speed of descent, slow to thrilling!

Children under 8 must ride with an adult. It’s the best fun you can have sitting down!

Dolphin Swim Australia is the first ever permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW. Because of this amazing breakthrough in human/dolphin interaction, DSA was birthed into existence. DSA utilizes the natural behavior of dolphins to ride the bow waves of boats. participants are placed in the water with dolphins by securing them to a mermaid line, which is strung between the pontoons of a 50ft. catamaran. Once safely secured, the boat tows participants through the water at an engaging speed for the dolphins. The friendly, social dolphins mount the bow and move about the swimmers. It is a great treat for both humans and dolphins alike. The most amazing thing about this particular swim is that the viewer gets to see what it is like to be in the middle of a traveling pod of dolphins.

It is a once in a lifetime experience and promises a view of the dolphins world unlike anything ever witnessed. Dolphin Swim Australia is also proud to be conducting research with the common dolphins. We are now on exciting ground and yielding great results. Until now, there has been very little known about this species of dolphins, and we are finding that we actually have resident pods within the Port Stephens Marine Park boundaries. With the purchase of a DSA swim, you are helping to support our research and helping us to learn even more about this beautiful species of oceanic dolphin.
 

Port Stephens parasailing is an adventure activity offering the ultimate experience of Port Stephens.  Enjoy breathtaking views as you soar 100 metres into the air on board a ballooning parachute. The parasailing trip can take high flyers either solo or tandem soaring up to 100m above the water.

You will be winched into the air guided by the boat below you.  You can drop gently in the water and be hiked back into the air. The choice is yours to fly solo or tandem, stay dry or take a dip.  The new venture uses the latest hydraulic technology to release you on and off the vessel.

No experience is necessary all that is required is to relax and enjoy the view. Observe the marine life as Port Stephens is resident to approximately 80 dolphins so whether you are in the air or on enjoying the boat ride dolphins seem just out of reaching distance, enabling you to take pleasure in their playful displays.

Your flight will last from six to eight minutes.  At the conclusion of your flight you will be winched back onto the boat platform. "The safest way to parasail is by landing on the boat's platform" says Ian Cutbush, Managing Director, Port Stephens Parasailing. When not in flight, you will enjoy an exciting boat ride whilst others take their turn, the maximum time on the boat will be 1 hour.

Prices:
Single - $90.00 (One person Paraflying on their own)
Tandem - $145.00 (Two people flying together)
Groups - Contact Us for a discounted rate (minimum 8 people flying tandem) 

Welcome to Go Karts Go Nelson Bay. The biggest, fastest and most exciting 4-stroke go kart hire track.

Here at Go Karts Go Nelson Bay we have the biggest 4-stroke outdoor go kart track and the fastest 4-stroke karts in the whole of Newcastle area. Our Go Karts are the latest specification RIMO Go karts from Europe and we also have specially modified Junior Go Karts as well as twin seaters. This allows us to cater from as young as 3 years of age right up to 99 years of age!

For those under 16yo our birthday party option might be the way to go. Our birthday party special is $30 for 2 x 8 minute rides and a 12 month Licence, our standard prices are $30 for 1 x 10min ride so you effectivey get 6 minutes free!!! Full tutelage is provided to the children and we ensure all of our drivers are safe and competent before allowing them on our track. This offer is for under 16 year olds only and is for a minimum of 10 children. We have tables and chairs so you can set up your own party and you are more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks. BBQ facilities are available free of charge.

Prices:

• $5 License – Applicable to all drivers except Twin Seater Passengers (valid for 12 months)
• $25 - 1 x 10min session

We often see Humpback Whales performing “Spy Hops”. Spy hopping is when the whale rises in a vertical movement straight up out of the water head first.

Humpback whales spy hop to get a better view of where they are or to look at the people on a whale watching vessel. Whale Watch AustraliaThey really do like to look at us as much as we like to look at them. A spy hop right in front of Imagine is a wonderful experience.

It is a special moment that you get to look at a Humpback Whale while it is looking at you.Humpback whales have very good vision so most spy hops don’t bring the whales eye out of the water but they are looking at you from underneath the water. In clear water the whales body is also visible underneath the water so the whale’s head will slowly rise above the water, sometimes to a great height, it will hold that position and then slowly sink back below the water.

The whale is able to hold it’s position above the water not by swimming but by using it’s natural buoyancy and positioning it’s pectoral fins. When this happens close to Imagine it is very impressive, you are looking at one of the world’s largest creatures while it is looking at you saying Hello!

Port Stephens 4WD Tours have been established for over 10 years and can cater for both individual and group bookings!

Port Stephens 4WD Tours have a vehicle capacity for up to 100 passengers at one time.

Port Stephens 4WD Tours are a fully licensed, registered and a member of Stockton Bight Dune Operators Association.

All vehicles come with a friendly driver who is fully qualified to Ministry of Transport requirements, with a Senior First Aid certificate, and experience and knowledge of the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes!

Why not design a tour to suit your specific needs… we have done film and photographic shoots, weddings, birthday parties, team building, corporate and conference work… there are plenty of options available to have some fun, be amazed and create some special memories!

Looking for excitement and adrenalin for your holiday or weekend getaway?
Look no further than Port Stephens 4WD Tours offering you stunning scenery, sandboarding thrills and adventure for the whole family... and an experience you won’t forget.

All vehicles come with a fully qualified driver, with exceptional knowledge of the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes. Enhance your dune experience with an exclusive charter tour.

Port Stephens 4WD Tours have been established for over 10 years and can cater for both individual and group bookings!

Tamboi Queen Cruises is a family owned and operated cruise company. We are the longest operating cruise company in Port Stephens and have carried over 2 million happy passengers in Safety and comfort.

We offer the best dolphin and whale watch cruises in Port Stephens and private charters for functions. Our friendly and highly experienced crew members will ensure that you have the best of the experience whether it be a dolphin watching, fishing or whale watching cruise in Port Stephens.

You will receive friendly personal service from our professional crew. We offer multi departure times to suit everyone.

Pursuing our quest for excellence, Tamboi Queen Cruises provides the perfect destination and the ideal venue for that special corporate or private function.

Whether cruising to historic Tea Gardens on the Myall River, taking in the picturesque Western Harbour, or exploring famous Broughton island, each experience creates memories for a lifetime.

Our friendly professional crew will make your cruise the highlight of your stay.

Enjoy a buffet luncheon or embark on a twilight dinner odyssey.

All our vessels are fully licensed, and can be charted on a bare boat basis, if required (crew provided).

For more information on dolphin & whale watching or fishing in Port Stephens, please visit the respective sections and make a booking online.