Port Stephens History Lunch Cruise

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Port Stephens History Lunch Cruise - Thursday 8th October 2026

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Port Stephens / 8th October 2026

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A lunch cruise with a difference

You won’t just enjoy a scenic cruise on this day tour. This lunch cruise features local legend, John “Stinker” Clarke. You’ll be swept into the heart of the region’s stories as Stinker brings the waterways to life — pointing out landmarks, sharing local secrets, and telling the kind of wonderfully quirky yarns only he can deliver. From the moment the ferry glides away from the wharf, Stinker starts painting the picture… You’ll hear the famous “fish and the lamb chop” yarn, surprising tales from the early fishing days, stories of river families, environmental treasures, boating mishaps, colourful local characters, and the real history behind the bays, islands, and headlands you pass.
Thursday, October 8, 2026

Day 1 - Port Stephens History Lunch Cruise

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Scenic Cruise, Local Stories, and Lunch

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A lunch cruise with a difference

You won’t just enjoy a scenic cruise on this day tour. This lunch cruise features local legend, John “Stinker” Clarke. You’ll be swept into the heart of the region’s stories as Stinker brings the waterways to life — pointing out landmarks, sharing local secrets, and telling the kind of wonderfully quirky yarns only he can deliver. From the moment the ferry glides away from the wharf, Stinker starts painting the picture… You’ll hear the famous “fish and the lamb chop” yarn, surprising tales from the early fishing days, stories of river families, environmental treasures, boating mishaps, colourful local characters, and the real history behind the bays, islands, and headlands you pass.
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INCLUDES: Home pick up & drop off service (within our advertised pick up/drop off area). Return transfer from the Central Coast to Nelson Bay. 3.5 hour cruise with commentary. Lunch - Aussie Ploughman's-style served with tea/coffee.

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Home pick up service

Departure
Home pick up area
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Destination
Tuggerah
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Early home pick up service within the advertised pick up area between 6:00am and 7:15am.
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Coach transfer: Tuggerah to Nelson Bay

Departure
Tuggerah
Thursday, Oct 8, 202607:30
Destination
Nelson Bay
Thursday, Oct 8, 202609:30
Depart Tuggerah at 7:30am after a comfort stop. Arrive at Nelson Bay at 9:30am and board the MV Tea Gardens.
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Port Stephens History Lunch Cruise

DateThursday, Oct 8, 2026
Sit back, relax & be enthralled by the beautiful scenery as you are kept captivated by the commentary of local legend, John “Stinker” Clarke. He will entertain you with real stories, real history, and iconic humour as you pass each point of interest from 10am to 1:30pm.
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Lunch on board

DateThursday, Oct 8, 2026
Aussie Ploughman's-style lunch served with tea/coffee during the cruise.
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Coach transfer: Nelson Bay to Tuggerah

Departure
Nelson Bay
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Destination
Tuggerah
Thursday, Oct 8, 202616:00

Arrive back at Tuggerah at approx. 4:00pm after the cruise.

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Home drop off service

Departure
Tuggerah
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Destination
Home drop off area
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Home drop off service within the advertised drop off area after returning to Tuggerah.
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Home Pick Up/Drop Off Service

If your home pick up address is not within our advertised pick up/drop off area (that is; it is located on the Central Coast but north of Tuggerah & The Entrance), there will be an additional fee charged if you would like us to arrange to pick you up from/drop you off at home.

Additional Cost: $80 per person if travelling solo / $40 per person if travelling with someone from the same pick-up address.

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Our Pick Up/Drop Off Areas

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Pick Up & Drop Off Service

Map of the trip locations

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A. Tuggerah

Tuggerah, NSW, Australia

B. Nelson Bay Wharf (MV Tea Gardens Boarding)

Nelson Bay Wharf, Teramby Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
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