Newcastle, Australia Port Guide

Prebook this Newcastle cruise to save time and avoid missing out on front-row views of the Hunter Coast's marine life, including dolphins, seabirds, and turtles. Sail past coastal forts, cliffs, and beaches, and cruise up-close to the caves at Caves Beach while a guide shares background information and Hunter panoramas.

Explore the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, on this small-group day tour from Newcastle featuring door-to-door transport so you can relax and enjoy. Every stop brings something new with a mix of hand-picked iconic labels, family-run cellar doors, and three exclusive, relaxed, and immersive seated wine tastings.

Discover the best of Newcastle on this three-hour small-group mini-van tour following a locals' route through hidden corners and history. See the city as locals know it by exploring iconic sights like rock-carved ocean baths, clifftop forts, heritage churches, and coastal lookouts.

Experience sailing on a boutique catamaran with passenger numbers kept to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Trained snorkel guides will be in the water with you to point out various marine life.

Prebook a small-group tour on a custom-built adventure boat with 360-degree views to witness wild humpback whales breaching and tail flapping. Learn about these playful giants of the deep from passionate local guides and get close to the action for an unforgettable experience.

Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region north of Sydney, freefalling at speeds over 220 km/h (130 mph) before a smooth, scenic descent. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the sparkling coastline, pristine beaches, and rolling hinterland.

Explore the Hunter Valley wine region on a day tour from Newcastle to try Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, and spirits at three wineries and a distillery. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier, with behind-the-scenes tours available at select locations.

Enjoy a professional wine tasting with a dedicated staff member followed by a satisfying Ploughman's lunch. Afterward, relax on the landscape patio or the balcony overlooking picturesque views of the vineyard.

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises offers two 2.5-hour whale watching options from Nelson Bay between May and November to see surface-active Humpback whales weighing 40 tonnes. During the excellent Port Stephens whale season, it is highly likely you will see the awesome bulk of these 18-meter-long whales.

Join Newcastle's longest-running operator, NOVA Cruises, which pioneered local whale watching in 2006, for a 2.5-3 hour ocean voyage to witness 25,000 migrating Humpback whales. This scenic coastal tour includes a bonus harbour segment and the chance to see huge pods of dolphins, sea birds, seals, penguins, and sharks.

Discover a wilder side of Port Stephens as you journey beyond usual sightseeing routes into the Marine Park to explore hidden coves, rugged coastlines, and thriving marine habitats. Throughout the journey, our experienced crew provides engaging commentary on the incredible habitats while venturing around the iconic Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands.

Join 'Imagine' in Port Stephens to meet fabulous 'locals'—almost 100 resident bottlenose dolphins—while relaxing in the dry bow-net or riding in the wet boom-net. Sails will be hoisted if conditions permit to ensure you experience the best the bay has to offer.

Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past on a leisurely guided walking tour as the grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the closet. Retrace the steps of ruthless men, uncover a murky world of fraudsters, adulterers, and impersonators, and unlock the key to a murderer's broken heart.

Cruise Newcastle Harbour's working port and foreshore to see tug boats, big ships, and coal loading facilities up-close. Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch of local prawns, seasoned roasted chicken, and hand-carved, double-smoked leg ham with a selection of salads.

This two-hour Saturday night sunset cruise on the bay operates from January 10th to April 4th to coincide with daylight savings. Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased from the fully licensed bar onboard.

Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins, featuring views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands. Learn about the playful creatures from your onboard guide and bring your swim gear for opportunities to take a dip or ride in the boom net.