What to do and see in Port Stephens, New South Wales: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

March 20, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Port Stephens, Australia including 4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours, Tomaree Head, Sand Dune Adventures - Tours, Kangaroo Encounters Guided Tours, Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve, Gan Gan Lookout, Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay, Zenith Beach.
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1. 4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours

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4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours

Popular Port Stephens 4WD Holiday Attraction. On Stockton Sand Dunes. You can come and enjoy this popular Port Stephens holiday activity on Stockton Sand Dunes and receive 4WD Training for free. Why go out 4WD'ing by yourself and worry about mechanical problems and expensive recovery when you can tag-along with 4WD Tag-along Tours. You can just have fun and learn the safest ways to use your 4WD off-road at the same time! If you have an All Wheel Drive (AWD) you are very welcome to join us too. 4WD Tag- Along Tours on Stockton sand dunes at Port Stephens operate daily 7 days a week. Tours last for approximately 3 1/2 hours with: sandboarding, driver training, visit Tin City where Mad Max was filmed, 360 degree view from the very top of the sand dunes, driving up and over sand dunes, Aboriginal sites, stop on the beach to look for pipis. We will can personalise your 4WD tour to meet your needs.Bring your family and come along with 4WD Tag-Along & passenger tours to see the Blue Mountains and its spectacular scenery with 3rd Generation local knowledge of the area, outstanding rock formation, Magical views, adventurous, fun, informative family friendly.See the best the spectacular Blue Mountains has to offer, share your experience around a campfire, and see Lost City and historical sites. Experience the beauty of the mountain ranges, ridge tops and valleys with experienced and knowledgeable guides.Stay at the foot of the magnificent Blue Mountains at the Blue Hills Farm Stay offering relaxing country charm, family friendly atmosphere, surrounded by native Australian bushland with wildlife a plenty, breathtaking mountain escarpments and glorious sunsets. Feed a chicken or pat a sheep or horse.No experience necessary, all training and guidance will be given by fully qualified and experienced cert iv trainers.Stay in a self contained unit or bring your tent, caravan or camper. Arrive Friday afternoon and relax around the fire ready for a fun filled weekend. Day 1 4wd training on our purpose built track to suit all levels of experience from beginners to advanced and a mystery 4wd tour. Day 2 4wd Tag Along Tour through the Blue Mountains visiting spectacular lost city and historical sites, we will look after you from start to finish. Tea and coffee supplied.Weekend includes 2 nights' accommodation4wd training Tour of the Blue Mountains including Lost city and historical sites. If you are a member of a social group, business or club, we are pleased to guide your group on a tailored made tour.

2. Tomaree Head

Tomaree National Park 2 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales Australia +61 422 372 273 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/fort-tomaree-walk
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Tomaree Head

Reviewed By DebB123123 - Lismore, Australia

Paved path up the hill for about 600m with some seating for rests, then you can go sideways for 650 m to see the WW11 bunker which was just an empty shell and not worth it, or walk up to the summit, it does have sections of steep metal stairs with narrow steps, but then more gentle areas to get your breath back before the next stairs. The path wraps around the hill near the top to give great views of the coast and 2 viewing platforms at the top where I saw 2 whales and a pod of dolphins, well worth the effort

3. Sand Dune Adventures - Tours

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Sand Dune Adventures - Tours

Sand Dune Adventures offers clients an exclusive ‘Cultural Quad Bike Riding” experience like no other; traversing the majestic and traditional landscape of the Worimi Sand Dunes / Port Stephens; recorded as the largest coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Customers ride safely from bush to beach on a 400cc quad bike and take in the glorious views of the sweeping coastline (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY) with our experienced Aboriginal guides. Customers receive hands-on introductions to authentic Aboriginal culture and history, visiting ancient campsites and learning about the local bush foods, medicines and the secrets of finding fresh water. SDA tours cater from beginners to the experience and offer the thrill of riding sand dunes that climb as high as 100ft. So if it is adrenalin or just cruising; SDA offers the greatest adventure on one of Australia’s greatest kept secrets, the Worimi Sand Dunes! A "must do" experience on the biggest dunes & the biggest bikes in Port Stephens.

4. Kangaroo Encounters Guided Tours

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Kangaroo Encounters Guided Tours

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.

5. Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve

Lighthouse Road, Nelson Head, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia +61 2 4981 3585 http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/australia/north-coast-nsw/nelson-head-heritage-lighthouse-and-reserve-9059047
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Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve

Reviewed By 423peterm423

Interesting visit to the inner light house to see some of Port Stephens history and view of Shoal Bay and out the headlands.

6. Gan Gan Lookout

Lilly Hill Rd, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia +61 2 4984 9843 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/8022471632_3e015a0721_s.jpg
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Gan Gan Lookout

Reviewed By Y6333LUtimf - Campbelltown, Australia

Beautiful 360 degree view of nelson Bay and surrounds, could see down to Stockton beach across to the Myall Lakes and out to lemon tree passage.

7. Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay

2E King Albert Ave, Tanilba Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2319 Australia +61 2 4984 5677 [email protected] http://www.tilligerryhabitat.org.au/
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Tilligerry Habitat Tanilba Bay

Reviewed By NicolaErith - Exeter, United Kingdom

Found this place by accident and what a lovely find. Ladies in the cafe very friendly. Walked though the reserve and saw beautiful scenery but no Koalas. Easy walk along the boardwalks and gravel pathways. Very tranquil place with great views.

8. Zenith Beach

Shoal Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australia
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Zenith Beach

Reviewed By sabsnores - Sydney, Australia

We were thrilled to find this quiet beach away from the much busier parts of Nelson Bay. Pitched our tent and relaxed in peace for the day. Beach was clean, water was a little choppy but that didn't stop us enjoying ourselves.

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