Australia · NEWCASTLE TOURS
The 9 best newcastle tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cruise from Nelson Bay with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises in search of wild bottlenose dolphins. You’ll hear marine-life commentary, enjoy views of Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands, and can try the boat’s boom net. Indoor and outdoor seating make this a practical choice in changing weather.
“Its a Lovely experience to see dolphin with the kids. Although we only see a few but its memorable in the trip. Highly recommend activity”
Meet at 104 Scott St at 7:30 pm for a 1.5 to 2 km walk through Newcastle’s darker past. Guides such as Julia, Nat, Violet, and Yasmin share stories of murder, fraud, hauntings, and wartime attacks, with views and historic sites along the way.
“Loved this way to get to know the city. Nice walk, great stories and excellent storyteller. Thanks Guilia! My kids and I enjoyed very much!”
Join CoastXP from Newcastle Harbour for a two-hour whale search along the Hunter Coast. Jane and the wildlife team explain whale behavior as you watch for humpbacks, dolphins, and seals from a comfortable vessel carrying up to 20 people.
“Brilliant morning!! Worried we wouldn’t see any whales as swells were quite high, but we did. And it was amazingly beautiful & all I hoped for. Incredibly lucky to see a whale breach too. Awesome”
Join Moonshadow-TQC Cruises from Nelson Bay between May and November for a 2.5-hour ocean cruise in search of humpback whales. Choose a morning or afternoon sailing, walk the viewing decks, listen to live commentary, and watch for dolphins, seals, blows, tail slaps, and breaches.
“The Osprey was a very comfortable boat, the crew were great and seeing multiple whales interacting with each other was amazing.”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Newcastle East for 90 minutes of true crime, convict history, hidden lanes, the old gaol site, cathedral, and coastal views. Guides including Julia, Nat, Mars, and Giulia bring the stories to life, but steep climbs mean this walk is not wheelchair friendly.
“Violet and Aidan were great hosts, very pleasant, knowledgeable and all that! The tour was a really good insight into Newcastle’s history. A great way to get in some exercise too!”
Spend 2.5 hours aboard Lady Mac, cruising Lake Macquarie from Booragul while enjoying steak, sausages, salads, Australian prawns, dessert, and tea or coffee. Live English commentary covers the lake’s foreshore and landmarks. Seating is comfortable, with an outdoor area for sightseeing.
“We had a lovely day - the staff were all good, food was also good. All in all highly recommend the cruise.”
Join CoastXP from Newcastle’s Honeysuckle Foreshore for a two-hour whale watch aboard a quiet, agile vessel carrying no more than 20 people. Guides such as Dom, Jane and Glen share local coastal stories while you look for humpbacks, dolphins and fur seals from June to November.
“Our guide, Dominic, was fantastic, knowledgeable, he made sure everyone was looked after. He was as excited as we were to see the whales. We also saw dolphins and seals.”
Spend eight hours tasting Hunter Valley wines, boutique gin and vodka, plus cheese, chocolate or small bites. Guides such as Nathan and Keira add local insight, while Newcastle pickup, air-conditioned transport and a maximum of 11 people keep the day easy and personal.
“My partner and I recently had the pleasure of going on the Hunter Valley wine tour with Keira. I have to say, the trip was so fun and even better than I expected! All of the wineries on the itinerary were so different to each other and no two wines were the same. On the drive to the Hunter, Keira explained to us the history of the region as well as some of the key information regarding the wine styles and varieties - she was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. The addition of the vodka and cheese tasting was great too to break up…”
Spend 2.5 hours on a guided Newcastle cruise timed for the humpback migration. You’ll tour the harbour and outer beaches, watch from indoor or upper-deck areas, and learn through live English commentary and fact sheets. Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are included.
Pick a coast, a rock or a cellar door.
