D O L P H I N S
MEET FRIENDLY LOCALS The 100 or so Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that live permanently in the waters of Port Stephens are not just an incredible eco-experience for our visitors they are a vital part of our local community. In fact, most of the regular pods are known by name... Shirley, Smoky, Splitfin and Nicky to name a few. Since 1998, scientists (with the help of local cruise operators, conservationists and volunteers) have been observing and studying the habits, condition and population numbers of the Port Stephens dolphins. Many whom have lived their entire life in the bay.
So when you take a dolphin cruise you’ll see that, although they are wild and free mammals, they are treated like family, with respect and care. The rocky coastal headlands and long white beaches of Port Stephens provide an ideal vantage point for watching dolphins from the shore, or join daily dolphin watch cruises. Make a day of it and have lunch on board, swim in the boom net, or make a splash on the deckside waterslide. If you prefer to get right up close and personal try swimming with the wild Common bottlenose dolphins. Port Stephens is the only place in NSW you can enjoy this experience of a lifetime.
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