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Wild Dolphin Swim
Highlights
- Join the pod to experience wild dolphins swimming alongside you in the stunning Port Stephens region.
- Witness true dolphin behaviour as they interact with you during this unique ocean adventure.
- Enjoy a safe and harmonious swim, harnessed to a customised rope on a 52' catamaran.
- Share the experience with a small group, ensuring an intimate connection with these magnificent creatures.
This is the only permitted wild dolphin swim in New South Wales, and the first swim of its kind in the world!
We are located in the stunning Port Stephens region, and depart from Nelson Bay where we go offshore and swim with wild oceanic common dolphins!
Come and join the pod to witness TRUE wild dolphin behaviour! The dolphins don’t just swim past you, they swim WITH you for a long, interactive and mind-blowing experience! You are harnessed to a customised rope which is strung between the two bows of a 52′ (16m) catamaran and slowly pulled through the water. This is the safest and most harmonious way to swim with wild oceanic dolphins! They get a free ride and are having just as much fun as we are, and most importantly – they are free to swim away at any point!
There is a maximum of 24 swimmers and 12 observers on each tour.
Itinerary highlights
Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park + Broughton Island
The Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park provides stunning scenery and extends from Cape Hawke near Forster south to Birubi Beach at the northern end of Stockton Beach.
The Marine Park is approximately 980 km2 and its diverse marine life includes many dolphin, turtle, fish, invertebrate, seabird and seaweed species.
Guests often also witness different whale species, including the humpback whales during their migration up and down the east coast.
Dolphin Swim Australia heads offshore and passes multiple islands including the incredible Broughton Island- a beautiful island known for its fishing and diving!
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Dolphin Swim Australia
Dolphin Swim Australia provides the only permitted wild dolphin swim in NSW and the first wild dolphin swim of its kind in the world! The wild dolphin swim occurs offshore with swim leaders who are trained to take our guests through the most amazing experience of their lives with energetic and inquisitive oceanic dolphins!
This unique activity provides a thrilling experience where guests are so close to the dolphins that they feel like they are a part of the pod and are able to witness true dolphin behaviour!
Each tour includes training with a professional, fun and dedicated team, all necessary equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel and safety harness), educational commentary, breakfast, champagne, photos and a customised video!
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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