The Central North Coast of New South Wales offers a variety of dolphin watching experiences for travelers. Two popular options include Dolphin Swim Australia and Terrigal Ocean Tours.
Dolphin Swim Australia, located a 2.5-hour drive north of Sydney in Port Stephens, provides the only permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW. The Wild Dolphin Swim experience offers the unique opportunity to swim with wild and free dolphins, with participants being fully immersed and gently pulled through the water while harnessed at the front of the boat. Each swim is dependent on the dolphins choosing to be near the boat, providing an interactive and magical experience of being part of the pod.
Their Seal & Dolphin Tour is a 2-hour experience departing from Hardys Bay Jetty, suitable for all ages with child tickets available for children aged 3-15. This tour is a great way to explore the marine life of the Central North Coast comfortably and in an eco-friendly manner.