Offsite Activities - Additional

Make the most of the stunning Port Stephens region by adding extra activities to enhance your camp itinerary. Whether you're after curriculum-linked experiences, exciting adventure challenges, or unforgettable wildlife encounters, there's something for every school camp. With so many options to choose from, your students are sure to have an experience they'll never forget!

Cultural & Curriculum Based

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Murrook Cultural Centre

Be immersed in Local Aboriginal Culture through rotating workshops on Worimi land.

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NPWS Coastal Walk

34km of coastal walking options, guided by NPWS Rangers or self-guided if preferred.

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Marine Studies

Hands-on practical experience guided by experts in the field. 

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Community Service Project

Leave Only Footprints on our beautiful beaches. Work together to collect beach rubbish.

Action & Adventure

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Sandboarding

Hours of fun sandboarding on the world's largest moving sand dunes. 

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Toboggan Hill Park

Students can rotate between Toboggan, Giro and Bungee swing, Mini Golf, Rock Climbing, Roller Skating and much more. 

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High Ropes Course

Spend time up in the trees, or just off the ground with a range of difficulty levels for all students. 

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Quad Biking

For the ultimate action activity on camp - guided quad biking adventure on the sand dunes - for students 16+.

Water Activities

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Learn to Surf

One of the best locations on the Australian coast to learn how to surf. 

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Kayak, SUP & Beach Games

Shoal and Fingal Bay are the perfect spots for kayaking, SUP and spending the day at the beach.

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Splash Water Park

Unique inflatable water playground with fun challenges for all ages in stunning Nelson Bay - season dependent. 

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Snorkelling

The calm waters of Nelson Bay with an abundance of protected marine life - perfect for students to experience snorkeling. 

Wildlife Encounters

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Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Nelson Bay is a prime spot for spotting wild bottlenose dolphins, with over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling Port Stephens home.

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Irukandji Shark & Ray Centre

Unique hands-on marine encounters – pet, feed, and swim with sharks and rays. Educational and conservation-focused.

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Oakvale Wildlife Park

Set on 25 acres of open natural bushland, Oakvale Wildlife Park gets  students up close and personal to see, touch and feel a variety of animals.

Camels

Camel Ride

For something different, how about a camel ride on Birubi beach!