Port Stephens is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches and one of the largest permanent dolphin pods in the Southern Hemisphere. Two hours north of Sydney, it's ideal for a full-day escape.
Highlights include Stockton Beach — the largest sand dunes on the east coast — dolphin watching cruises from Nelson Bay, and the crystal-clear waters of Shoal Bay. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel and returns you relaxed at day's end.