Choose from the many tour and rental options including cruises, 4WD adventures, fishing charters, diving cruises, kayaking, surfing, hiking, bushwalking, horse riding, bird watching, parasailing, water skiing, snorkelling, scenic joy flights and many more! From land based activities to adventure on the high seas, you are sure to find something or everything to occupy your time in this beautiful destination.

All backpackers that come to Australia always have whale watching as a number one priority on their to-do list and within Port Stephens you can do just that. Departing from Nelson Bay, one of the villages that make up the Port Stephens region, you can travel out to see these majestic animals at play between the months of July through to October. You should also book yourself onto a tour to see the dolphins while you are here, as this town is classed as the ‘Dolphin Capital of Australia’.

There are also some fun filled adventures such as sand boarding down the dunes or maybe a 4 Wheel driving tour over the Stockton Sand Dunes at Anna Bay is more your style. Perhaps you would like to take control of a quad bike and go flying up the beach! The choices are simply endless when it comes to things to do while you are here.

Many backpackers that are touring around Australia are always looking for cheap accommodation that doesn’t skimp on quality and within Port Stephens and its surrounding towns you can find just that. From hostels, hotels, motels, apartments and even the well priced luxury resort room, you are sure to find a great place to rest your weary body at the end of the day. All of the accommodation establishment are never far from all of the action, beaches, attractions, fishing, shops, restaurants and pubs.