Port Stephens
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Sydney
Sand dunes, dolphins and blue bays north of Newcastle.
Why locals go
Beach and dunes weekend.
Visiting Sydney?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sydney for your flight home.
What to book
- Stockton Beach dune 4WD or sandboarding
- Dolphin cruise
- Tomaree Head summit walk
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset on the bay
- Beachfront apartment
With friends
- Sandboarding
- Kayak with dolphins
When to go
October to April, whales May to November.