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Stingray Cuddles and Shallow Water Experience
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Exclusive cuddly encounter with rays and stingrays in Port Stephens
Shallow water experience feeding and petting rays and sharks
Wildlife encounter for all ages
Shallow water experience in both lagoons with animal food provided
Wetsuit hire plus wear and keep souvenir socks
Feel the love of the most affectionate and friendliest rays and stingrays
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$101.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect
Feel the love of the most affectionate and friendliest rays and stingrays with this unforgettable encounter in Port Stephens. Visit the Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters marine conservation centre to meet these special animals under the watchful eye of an experienced guide. Listen to a fascinating educational talk as you commence your unforgettable wildlife encounter.
Wading into the shallow waters, these intimate moments will give you a newfound appreciation and understanding for these creatures who won't hesitate to come up to your lap for a special cuddle. Afterwards, enjoy an exciting opportunity to feed and pet more rays and some friendly sharks.
Location
What you need to know
- Entry to centre
- 20-minute small group encounter with rays and stingrays
- Shallow water experience in both lagoons, with food provided for the sharks and rays
- Wetsuit hire plus wear and keep souvenir socks
- Educational talks from experienced fish keepers
- Experienced guide
- This experience is 2h 20min in duration
- Please allow two hours for the shallows encounter and 20 minutes for the stingray cuddles experience
- This experience is located at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters at 2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316.
- Please wear clothing over your swimwear for the shallows encounter
- Wetsuits are provided for the stingray cuddle experience
- Please have swimwear underneath
- Suitable for all ages
- Children under 12 years need an adult accompanying
- Adults will have to purchase a ticket as well
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- You must reschedule at least 24 hours in advance of your booking. Please contact the experience provider directly to reschedule.
- Maximum of 6 participants per session.
- Spectators may watch from the edge with a valid entry ticket.
- This experience operates in all weather conditions.
- Please wear clothing over your swimwear for the shallows encounter. Wetsuits are provided for the stingray cuddle experience; please have swimwear underneath.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible. Entry into the shallow water is possible with assistance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
