From the protected waters of the Port Stephens, Great Lakes Marine Park to the towering Stockton Sand Dunes and Worimi Conservation Lands, Port Stephens brings together an incredible diversity of landscapes, habitats and wildlife, making it easy to experience the region’s wild side, both on land and on the water.
Wild dolphins, migrating whales, koalas, seals and remarkable birdlife make Port Stephens, NSW an extraordinary destination for nature and wildlife experiences. Join a dolphin or whale watching cruise from Nelson Bay, look for seals and marine life around the offshore islands, or keep watch for koalas amongst the native bushland. Offshore, protected Cabbage Tree Island provides critical breeding habitat for the threatened Gould’s petrel, one of Australia’s rarest seabirds.
On land, explore the spectacular Tomaree National Park and the Tomaree Coastal Walk, where coastal forest, heathland, wildflowers and native plant species frame breathtaking views across beaches, headlands and the Pacific Ocean. Discover Australian wildlife and important conservation work at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Oakvale Wildlife Park, or explore the mangroves, wetlands and koala habitat of the Tilligerry Peninsula and the birdlife of Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve.
