Things to Do
Visiting Port Stephens? Here is our list of the top 10 things to do!
From adventure to food and relaxation our list will have something for everyone to do in Port Stephens.
#1 Guided Walks in Port Stephens
Join Tomaree Coastal Adventures for a guided walk through Tomaree National Park, Port Stephens. From 1hr to full day walks our experiend and fun guides will help you to explore or diverse and stunning landscapes - from coastal forests to hidden wetlands, rolling dunes and sparkling blue beaches. This an experience you will always remember!
Our Favorite Tours
#2 Swim with Wild Dolphins
Dolphin Swim Australia’s wild dolphin swim tours offer the thrill of a lifetime; offshore in the beautiful, blue waters of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park. You won’t believe your eyes! This is unlike all other dolphin encounters, as the dolphins choose to join our vessel and move through the open ocean just metres from you! Afterwards you return home knowing that the dolphins remain wild, unharmed and free in their natural environment!
#3 Murray's Brewing Co
Murray’s Craft Brewing Co shares its home with Port Stephens Winery, the region’s oldest vineyard. Showcasing beer and wine together is quite a natural thing for us. Visit us at Bobs Farm and try Murray’s beers - there’s up to 10 on tap at any one time, plus bottled specials. Taste local and regional wines, enjoy a delicious meal from the Brewery Restaurant, play a game of bocce, enjoy our entertainment and events, and learn more about craft beer by taking a Brewery Tour.
#4 Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Irukandji is a unique, interactive aquarium in Port Stephens. Visitors will experience ocean life in a new and exciting way, at an affordable price. Irukandji’s ultimate purpose is to connect visitors to our natural world by introducing them first hand. Education on conservation plays a major role, focusing on passion and empathy to the fish family. Promoting a healthy ocean for their wild cousins.
#5 WILD Family Adventures - Tomaree Coastal Adventures
Join us for a WILD Family Adventure in Tomaree National Park, Port Stephens. Bring the kids & join your fearless leader to explore our local bush land, beaches and everything in between! Enjoy a short guided bush walk mixed with games and craft designed to reconnect your family with nature.
#6 Wellness Centre Port Stephens
Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind and spirit. The realisation that everything we do, think and believe has an effect on our state of wellbeing. Our facility has been developed to provide a tranquil and safe environment for both residents and visitors of Port Stephens to refresh, recharge and reconnect with a range of holistic services and health retreats available.
#7 The Little Nel
From humble beginnings, The Little Nel has grown into the favourite haunt for Port Stephens locals and visitors alike. The guys take pride in doing things properly with just about everything leaving the kitchen made in-house and from scratch. Our menu changes as regularly as the seasons (often more) and samples the best local and interstate produce we can find. We love what we do, and it shows.
#8 Port Stephens Paddlesports
Paddle the waters of Port Stephens with us! We operate at two beautiful beach locations that are conveniently located and provide a perfect surrounding for paddling activities. We provide kayak, sup and water bike hire, guided and self-guided tours.
#9 Long Boat Cafe
Located by SLSC in Fingal Bay, Long Boat Cafe serves beautiful breakfasts, lovely lunches and premium beers. You can watch your young ones playing in the joining park whilst indulging in our farm fresh and free range menu items. With a pick me up coffee or a ice cold treat, your time enjoying the beach has just become the perfect day in Port Stephens.
#10 Coastal Beach Massage
Enjoy a lovely relaxing quite pure indulgence massage whilst listening to the waves and breathing in the refreshing Port Stephens sea air.