On the Water

A blue water paradise, above and below the water

• Port Stephens’ waterway is approximately two and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour. Watch footage of these spectacular waterways that is Port Stephens.

• The Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park covers 97,000 hectares of coastal waters, estuary, lakes and river systems.

• Divers from around the world come to our pristine waters and marvel at the colourful marine life – coral, fish, turtles, jellyfish, sea dragons, gropers, and sponges.

• Remnants of wrecks, shadowy on the ocean floor, as well as magnificent natural formations such as the Looking Glass at Broughton Island, an underwater chasm.

• Experience the thrill of seeing our friendly resident dolphins while on one of our dolphin cruises that run all year round, bookings available online.

• Whale watching is seasonal, from late May to mid November, where you’ll have the opportunity to see the magnificent Humpback whales, known for their spectacular breaches.

• Other water activities include surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, fishing or, of course, you can just swim!