Tomaree Hike, Drone Photos Included

A full day from Sydney, about 12 hours, run by 77Tours Pty Ltd. Expect sandboarding on the Anna Bay dunes of the Stockton Bight plus a hike up Mount Tomaree for coastal views. Free cancellation applies. The listing is new, with no reviews yet.

Overview

This full day trip, about 12 hours in total, starts at Central Station Kiss and Ride Bay in Sydney at 7 am and runs to Port Stephens with operator 77Tours Pty Ltd. The first main stop is Anna Bay, where the dunes run down toward the ocean and the operator runs a 4WD sand safari plus sandboarding. Professional photos, videos and drone footage are included throughout the day, so you are not stuck behind a camera the whole time.

The middle of the day is looser. Lunch in Nelson Bay is optional and costs extra, and the sandboarding session at Anna Bay is also listed as optional with an extra fee. After lunch comes the guided hike up Mount Tomaree, about 30 minutes each way, with coastal views from the top. The day winds down with free time in Nelson Bay, an optional swim, and then the drive back to Central Station.

It suits travellers based in Sydney who want dunes and a proper hike in one long day without organising a car. Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, sunscreen and water. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point. Guides work in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Central StationThe tour departs from Central Station Kiss and Ride Bay in Sydney at 7 am. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Optional café breakfastA stop at a local café for breakfast, 15 minutes. Optional and at your own cost.
3. Anna Bay dunes and sandboardingTwo hours at Anna Bay for the 4WD sand safari ride and sandboarding, or you can wander the dunes on foot. Sandboarding is optional and carries an extra fee. Photos and drone footage are taken here.
4. Lunch in Nelson Bay75 minutes for lunch in Nelson Bay. Optional and not included in the tour price.
5. Guided Tomaree hikeA guided hike up Mount Tomaree, about 30 minutes each way, with coastal and ocean views from the summit. More professional photos and video are captured at the top.
6. Nelson Bay hiking and swimmingThe itinerary lists 1.5 hours of hiking at Nelson Bay, marked optional, followed by an optional 30 minute swim at Port Stephens.
7. Return to Central StationThe day finishes back at Central Station Kiss and Ride Bay, roughly 12 hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this day goes, from the long drive to the optional extras.

• Fitness and pace. The Mount Tomaree hike takes about 30 minutes each way with a guide. Comfortable shoes are on the operator's what to bring list for good reason.
• Budget for extras. Sandboarding at Anna Bay and lunch in Nelson Bay are both optional and cost extra, as is the café breakfast stop. Transport, the guided hike, national park entry, bottled water, a snack bag and the photo and video package are covered. Factor the extras in before you book.
• Getting to the start. There is no hotel pickup. You meet at Central Station Kiss and Ride Bay for the 7 am departure, which means an early start for most Sydney visitors. The return also lands you back at Central Station, not at your door.
• Photos and footage. Professional photos, videos and drone footage are included. You can leave the camera work to the operator and still come away with shots from the dunes and the summit. The listing still suggests bringing your own camera for wandering the dunes.
• Sun and water. Sunscreen and water are both on the what to bring list, and the operator supplies bottled water as well. The Anna Bay section runs for two hours. The optional swim at the end is a chance to cool off.
• Language and group. Guides operate in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The tour runs with an expert guide throughout.

Common issues. The honest limits are mostly structural. It is a long day, about 12 hours, with an early 7 am start and no hotel pickup, so anyone staying far from Central Station needs to plan their own connection. Sandboarding, breakfast and lunch all cost extra on top of the tour price. The Tomaree hike is 30 minutes each way uphill, so a reasonable base fitness helps. The cancellation policy allows a full refund only if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

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