Australia · TOURS IN NEWCASTLE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 tours in Newcastle worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
From Nelson Bay, Moonshadow-TQC’s 90-minute cruise searches Port Stephens for wild bottlenose dolphins. You’ll hear marine-life commentary, see Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands, and can try the boom net. Moonshadow V offers indoor and outdoor seating, plus food and drinks for purchase.
“This was an amazing cruise, and the experienced captain brought us to dolphin water habitats to introduce a lot of harvest knowledge.”
Walk about 1.5 to 2 kilometres through Newcastle at 7:30 pm as your guide connects the Old Jail, Convict Lumberyard, Parnell Place, and other overlooked sites to murders, wartime attacks, hauntings, and fraud. Guides including Julia, Nat, Violet, Yasmin, and Lori have led the tour. Expect hills and stairs near the end.
“Very interesting and entertaining tour of Newcastle's east. Nat was a knowledgeable guide and I would recommend this to anyone.”
Join Moonshadow-TQC Cruises at Nelson Bay for a two-hour dolphin search aboard MV Spirit or MV Spirit of Port. Watch bottlenose dolphins near Tomaree and Yacaaba, then use the onboard slide, boom net, float mat, and splash pool. Tea and biscuits are available, but bring swimwear and a towel.
“The Team of this tour were friendly and courteous. The tour was very nice indeed. I had a lovely day out.”
Join Nova Cruises from Honeysuckle Marina for a 2.5 to 3 hour whale-watching voyage along Newcastle’s coast. Look for humpback whales, dolphins, seabirds, seals, penguins, and sharks, with a harbour and outer beach tour included. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and morning or afternoon snacks are provided.
“We saw whales spouts before we left the harbor just amazing, mom and calf around us. Obviously they did not get to close but we followed several crests, tail waves and spouts. fun and exciting. waves were substantial, if weather permits, go on top”
Pick a coastline, a desert or a cellar door.
