Am looking for a place to swim with dolphins for children under 10. I know you can at Sea World but thought there might be a quieter, not so commercial place to take 3 children, aged 4, 7, 7. If anyone knows of a place that can be accessed by car from Sydney( east coast of Australia) , maybe a therapeutic program for children or similar? Your help is greatly appreciated.
2007-08-22 12:59:30 · 11 answers · asked by mooksy81 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
um, I hope this doesnt annoy you because the only place I know of is in Port Stephens which is 2.5hrs drive north of Sydney.
I'm not saying there arent places in Sydney, I'm sure there are heaps, but I just have never been to one there.
But if you fancy a holiday, Port Stephens is a lovely sleepy holiday port. Dolphin watching boats leave from Nelson Bay and you'd want one with a boom net that actually lets you walk out on to the net (very stiff, made of rope) and sit in the water as it skims along the surface and the dolphins swim next to the boat and the net.
I was in Corlette in Port Stephens on a kayak and a dolphin swam right past me!
I am a Sydney-sider born and bred and I love my city, but Sydney is unfortunately a little poluted to have sightings like that in the harbour or waters thereabouts north or south. But obviously you are talking about a water park or something.
2007-08-25 21:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ms_S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim With Dolphins Sydney
2016-10-06 12:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There won't be anything "quieter, not so commercial place" for you to go to. Any place that will allow children swim with dolphins will have to comply to a lot of strict regualtion and so the cost will be prohibitive. And to have something accessible by car from Sydney as well....I could be wrong- but I think you are asking what is not possible.
2007-08-22 19:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only wild place where you can swim safely with dolphins is in Western Australia about 5000km from Sydney. Dolphins are regularly seen in the surf at Byron Bay and many surfers have experience of swimming with them but surf and children under 10 do not go together.
2007-08-22 17:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Given the area you've stated and what you want to do, I'm sorry, but it's not possible.
The amount you pay at places like Sea World usually mean you get a pretty exclusive experience, and it's a lot safer for the kids. Go with that.
I think I remember hearing that dolphin feeding was resulting in some aggressive behaviour, so I'm pretty sure they've stopped that as well.
2007-08-22 20:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fly if I was not afraid of heights but that being I would have to say swim with the dolphins. I used to like it when I was in the Navy and out to sea and the wild dolphins sometimes would swim along with the ship.
2016-03-13 00:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pet Porpoise Pool at Coffs Harbour is the only other place besides SeaWorld that I am aware of.
I think you can swim with the seals at Manly OceanWorld though.
2007-08-24 13:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can swim with dolphins in Coffs Harbour - easy drive from Sydney.
Details here: http://www.petporpoisepool.com/dolphinswim.htm
- Personally I do not agree with this concept. Dolhpins should really be left in the wild
2007-08-23 19:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAND FEED WILD BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS
The highlight of any stay is the opportunity to interact closely with nature. Each evening the Tangalooma Dolphins eagerly swim up to the beach, adjacent to the well-lit jetty, where they are hand fed fresh fish by our Marine biologists, their staff and Resort guests. Whether you are feeding the Dolphins or simply watching from the jetty stadium, the experience is unforgettable.
Dolphin feeding is suitable for all ages , should children require assistance you may carry them in to the water or our staff are happy to assist.
I'm sure if you contact this place they will allow for therapuetic reasons.
my brother and his family have gone on holidays here at this resort for over 8 yrs and they loved it each time.
http://www.tangalooma.com/dolphins/dolphin_feeding.asp
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At one stage of everyone’s life you dream of swimming with Dolphins.
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2007-08-24 20:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Didy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short of Monkey Mia WA, there is no such place, sorry :(
2007-08-23 01:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by nikiandneish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋