NATURAL HISTORY

Dolphin Swim Australia

YARRA VALLEY, NSW

Natural History

Dolphin Swim Australia

Port Stephens, New South Wales

The Story

Andrew Parker founded Dolphin Swim Australia in 2010 after studying the resident dolphin population of Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park — initially as a dolphin-assisted therapy program for children with autism, before opening to general guests. The operation holds the only NSW permit for swimming with wild dolphins. The method is specific: a harness system off the bow of the vessel rather than a chase swim, no feeding, no touching, dolphins approach on their own terms or don't. No guarantees. The Port Stephens population includes both resident bottlenose and oceanic dolphins. Worimi country.

Operating Regions

Based in Yarra Valley.

Departure
Port Stephens, New South Wales
Availability
Year-round
Operator
Independent Guide
Established
2010

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