Camel rides on Stockton Beach are a great way to take in Port Stephens and it’s breath-taking beauty. Riding a camel at Anna Bay in Port Stephens has been a popular tourist activity for years.

Camel rides on the beach

With bright, sandy beaches, calm weather and a serene ambience, it has certainly built itself a reputation as a place to take it easy.

Port Stephens is located two-and-a-half hours north of Sydney, along the East Coast of Australia, and while visiting the Nelson Bay tourist hot-spot, many visitors choose to spend their leisure time with riding activities. Except in Port Stephens you have a choice of two.

Camel Riding Port Stephens

One of the quirkiest experiences in Port Stephens is camel riding. With soft, silky sand at the beaches, the environment is perfect for riding a camel, and the kids love it.

The experience is certainly unique, especially if you ride at sunset, and this activity has proven popular with people of all ages.

Riding trips are offered at Anna Bay, also places may be limited, so you should always book ahead.

Where to ride a camel near Nelson Bay?

The closest place to ride a camel near Nelson Bay is on Stockton Beach, near Anna Bay. Head to Birubi Beach (Anna Bay) and go with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides for a ride near Nelson Bay.

Stockton beach is the 32km beach that heads all the way down to Newcastle. But don’t worry, you won’t be riding that far!

Most rides take place everyday except for Wednesdays from the lower carpark, James Paterson Street at Anna Bay, Port Stephens. And it may be possible to arrange a camel ride to go at other times.

Camel rides last around 20 minutes, or you can request an hour long Sunset camel ride so you can have fun and enjoy the peaceful sunset at Anna Bay.

Horse Riding

For a more conventional experience you should try horse riding at Anna Bay. This is an extremely rewarding activity for experienced and novice riders alike. The usual ride is a mixture of trail-riding through the bush, before emerging at the beach to cross the sand.

A dusk ride at sunset is recommended because of the added serenity of this experience. You can either join a group tour, or arrange to ride solo or with a guide.

Anna Bay has a few horse-riding operators to choose from and is the best place to head to for the experience. Here you can ask for Sahara Trails, whom provide fun horse rides.

Horse rides can last up to half a day, and you can even combine your trip with a camel ride as part of the same package.

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