Begin your adventurous day first thing in the morning from your hotel as you cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and travel over the Hawkesbury River, a holiday hub for boat lovers. Your comfortable, air-conditioned journey will take you through the evergreen landscape of the regions scenic countryside and historic towns.
Discover native wildlife at a zoo with a bite--the Australian Reptile Park. Interact with Australian wildlife including cute koalas and cavorting kangaroos. You can also say hello to the huge saltwater crocodile. Get up-close to the wildlife, including echidnas, platypus and dingoes.
Continue to Port Stephens where there is time to purchase lunch (at your own expense and choice) before you board your dolphin-watching cruise. Hop on to the catamaran and head out on the water in search of these fascinating mammals.
The bottlenose dolphins have several pods in the area so there is a very good chance of seeing one, if not many of these beautiful creatures. Be entertained with informative commentary and spectacular scenery of the bay and Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands.
Travel next in a purpose-built 4WD vehicle at the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest sand dune system in Australia, stretching for 32 kilometers. Try Sandboarding, at your own pace, and experience the thrill of speeding down these enormous dunes, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!