Tea Gardens ferry from Nelson Bay: Timetable and fare prices
The Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens ferry across Port Stephens, New South Wales operates three times a day. With fare prices of $19 one way, this Port Stephens ferry doubles as a cheap dolphin-watching cruise.
The Tea Gardens ferry connects Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens on the northern shore of Port Stephens. But this is a New South Wales ferry service with a difference, as it also doubles as a dolphin-watching cruise.
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Port Stephens is arguably the most famous dolphin-watching destination in Australia. Taking the ferry from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens, therefore, combines utility with fun.
How long does the Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens ferry take?
The major problem with the Tea Gardens ferry is that it doesn’t save any time. The crossing from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens takes around an hour. Drive instead and it’ll take you… about an hour.
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Therefore, the Tea Gardens ferry is something you take for pleasure rather than out of need. Passengers will, however, see dolphins on 95% of the crossings, so the Tea Gardens ferry acts as a cheap Port Stephens dolphin cruise. After crossing the bay, the ferry goes up the Myall River past Hawks Nest.
6 fantastic Port Stephens experiences worth going for.
- 4WD dunes tour with sandboarding – whizz down the Sahara-style dunes
- Dolphin-watching cruise with fun boom nets 🐬.
- Quad-biking over the Worimi sand dunes – learning about local Aboriginal culture along the way.
- Snorkelling with wild dolphins – the ultimate dolphin experience
- Port Stephens koala sanctuary admission tickets 🐨.
- Shallow water shark and ray encounter 🦈.
Next section: Tea Gardens ferry timetable.