Dolphin Swim Australia

Dolphin Swim – Sydney weekend Getaways – Hunter Valley Port Stephens

Elise — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:31:16 +0000

If you live in Sydney and have been looking for a swim with wild dolphin experience near home, we have the answer for you. Dolphin Swim Australia is an incredible wild dolphin swim and is located just 2.5 hours north of Sydney. Port Stephens, Nelson Bay is a romantic blue water wonderland which offers an exciting lineup of water related activities. It is here that you will find the only licensed dolphin swim in NSW. Unlike standard dolphin tours where you dolphin watch from the vessel, Imagine yourself actually being in water with a pod of playful, traveling dolphins. That is exactly what can happen if you make your way to the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy your summer and get your water activities underway. Have you always dreamed of swimming with wild dolphins but thought you had to travel out of the state? Did you think you had to buy an expensive plane ticket, and pack a weeks worth of clothing? We have taken the hassle out of your dolphin encounter. We are right at your back door and ready to introduce you to the playful dolphins of Port Stephens. You can book on line by clicking the big pink button above, or just call 1300 721 358 to speak to our friendly staff today. Check out the calendar and choose a date that fits your needs. It’s that simple. In a matter of hours you too can be swimming with wild dolphins in NSW. What are you waiting for?

Dolphin Mums teach their young, on wild dolphin swim

Elise — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:11:11 +0000

Dolphin Swim Australia has been doing some ground breaking research and has uncovered some exciting new information. While swimming with wild dolphins in the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park, in NSW we have started to see some new pictures unfold. It seems we have the perfect platform for dolphin mothers to train their young. The open ocean can be a harsh environment to raise a dolphin calf. There are many things the little dolphin must learn. One of the first things to learn is how to move around boat traffic so that you are not injured or killed. Jet-skies and line-trolling-fishing vessels, are some of the most dangerous to dolphins, as dolphins can not always determine what is going to happen next. The jet skis can turn with incredible speed and precision, leaving a dolphin confused, or even worse, impacted. The fishing boats cut through the water, which a dolphin can usually detect, but the fishing line, is quite literally undetected by the dolphin. It can also be dragging a very sharp and dangerous fishing lures. This tackle can be covered with sharp hooks that spin and imbed within the soft dolphin flesh. Many people don’t even realize how at risk the dolphins are. The little dolphins are even more at risk as they have not been properly exposed to boat traffic, much less, these high profile vehicles. Before a young dolphin can even begin to understand the movements of streamlined vessels, it must first get comfortable navigating around simple vessels. It might just be the very first time the little dolphin has ever encountered a boat. This is where we are seeing incredible behaviors. Mother dolphins have been documented escorting their juveniles up to the dolphin swim vessel, displaying teaching strategies. The dolphins can be seen pushing the their young up to the bow area, and then moving them in a way to accelerate their understanding of ocean vessels. These mothers are quite intelligent to have considered this, as we obviously represent a safe and effective way to train a young dolphin to interact with boat traffic. We are a slow moving vessel which offers safe access to the bow area. We also have shrouded, or covered props, which adds to the level of safety. We will soon be writing more about these strategies and submitting video of these unique behaviors.

Dolphin Swim Australia Underwater Video Jan 3, 2012

Elise — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:38:42 +0000

It is taking a while to process but we have lots of new picts and video for you to view and save. Also have a look for the little iphone clips. They are loads of fun to download and share with your friends. Come out and swim with wild dolphins in Port Stephens. It’s only 2.5 hours drive from Sydney and will be the adventure of a lifetime!

Saturday – March 31st, 2012

Elise — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:36:17 +0000

$229 per swimmer (suggested minimum age 10 years) waiver and booking form required. Includes equipment hire and GST
Observer $60 Includes GST
Maximum 20 swimmers 22 observers per program
Program commences 5.30am -10am each day
Includes: Wetsuit (compulsory, supplied and fitted by dive shop, Lets Go Adventures), mask and fins (supplied & fitted onboard Imagine)
Arrive Nelson Bay and get fitted for equipment 5:30am
Embark Imagine Dock C D’Albora Marina for groups and briefing 5:45am
Depart for the blue water wonderland and a whole lot of fun and adventure 6:00am
Over four hours of quality experience, superb training and invaluable information

Download the following documents:

Things you need to know
Drive Map (PDF)
Terms and Conditions PDF
Waiver AMVE (PDF)

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Swimming with Wild dolphins on Jan 3rd, 2012

Elise — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:14:46 +0000

We have uploaded the photos for swimming with dolphins on Jan 3, 2012. Please have a look and help yourself to your favorite clips.

Dolphin Swim Photos and Video

Elise — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:09:02 +0000

Check out the new photo stream for Jan 2 2012

Have a look to find your favorite photos of your dolphin swim

Elise — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:38:48 +0000

It just keeps getting better!

Wild Dolphin Swim Today

Andrew — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:18:52 +0000

Dolphin Swim Australia’s is ready to go, the first week of January 2012 looks like the best weather yet, so book your wild dolphin swim in Port Stephens today. Dolphin swimming and dolphin watching is available daily just click BOOK NOW

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Elise — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:04:53 +0000

$229 per swimmer (minimum age 12years) waiver and booking form required. Includes equipment hire and GST
Observer $60 Includes GST
Maximum 20 swimmers 22 observers per program
Program commences 5.30am -10am each day
Includes: Wetsuit (compulsory, supplied and fitted by dive shop, Lets Go Adventures), mask and fins (supplied & fitted onboard Imagine)
Arrive Nelson Bay and get fitted for equipment 5:30am
Embark Imagine Dock C D’Albora Marina for groups and briefing 5:45am
Depart for the blue water wonderland and a whole lot of fun and adventure 6:00am
Over four hours of quality experience, superb training and invaluable information

Download the following documents:

Things you need to know
Drive Map (PDF)
Terms and Conditions PDF
Waiver AMVE (PDF)

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Monday, January 30th 2012

Elise — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:59:03 +0000

Download the following documents:

Things you need to know
Drive Map (PDF)
Terms and Conditions PDF
Waiver AMVE (PDF)

Online event registration for Dolphin Swimming Port Stephens NSW – Monday, January 30th, 2012 powered by Eventbrite