All Newcastle Tours & Excursions in 2026

See the humpback whale migration up close on this full day tour from Newcastle to Port Stephens, with hotel pick up and drop off included and a local guide for the day. What you'll do: -Hike Mount Tomaree (2.2 km) for panoramic views of Port Stephens, or take the flatter coastal walk. -Cruise for 2.5 hours during the humpback migration, when over 40,000 whales pass the NSW coast. Watch for dolphins, seals and seabirds too. -Enjoy a seafood lunch with ocean views, with vegetarian and kid-friendly options (own cost). -Finish at a lookout over the Southern Hemisphere's largest moving sand dunes. -Return transport from your Newcastle accommodation is included. Whale cruises run in season, roughly May to November.

Our Spirit School offers hands-on distillation, expert guidance, and a unique gin or rum making experience.

Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas lunch cruise on Newcastle Harbour. Enjoy a 3-hour journey filled with a buffet Christmas-themed meal featuring hot smoked ham, succulent turkey breast, and delicious desserts. Engage in live music, trivia, and festive fun, making it a perfect gathering for friends and family. Dress up and participate in the best-dressed contest or trivia for a chance to win prizes while soaking in the scenic views of the lake. Ideal for all ages, this cruise promises a joyful holiday atmosphere. - 3-hour cruise with a buffet Christmas-themed lunch and dessert - Live music, trivia, and festive activities onboard - Suitable for all ages, including children aged 3-14 - Departing from Lee Wharf, Newcastle, with great views of the lake

We offer the only female private surf classes in the area. You will get personal approach and improve your surfing way faster than in open classes.

Celebrate the festive spirit in July on this delightful 3-hour Christmas in July Cruise. Indulge in a Christmas-themed buffet lunch featuring hot smoked ham, succulent turkey breast, and delicious desserts, all while enjoying live music and festive trivia. Dress up in your holiday best for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy Bon Bons as part of the merriment. Perfect for families and friends looking for a unique celebration, this cruise provides a memorable way to enjoy Christmas cheer any time of the year. - 3-hour Christmas-themed cruise with buffet lunch and dessert - Enjoy live entertainment and Christmas trivia with prizes - Festive atmosphere with Bon Bons and best-dressed competition - Departure from Lee Wharf, Newcastle, with a welcoming vibe for all ages

Already staying in Hunter Valley wine country? On this private tour, the vehicle and guide are yours alone for the day. We collect you from your accommodation in Pokolbin, Cessnock, Lovedale, Nulkaba or Allandale at around 9:45am, so you reach your first cellar door as it opens at 10am. No city transfer, no strangers: just your group and a local guide. Enjoy three seated wine tastings at hand-picked cellar doors, one paired with cheese, chocolate or small bites, plus a small-batch vodka, gin and liqueur tasting. Tell us your favourite wines before the day and we will shape the stops around them. Lunch is a relaxed hour among the vines at your own cost, and you are home by about 4pm. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, hens weekends and family getaways. Runs seven days a week, priced per group. Depending on group size, you will travel in a luxury Mercedes-Benz or our 12-seat Toyota HiAce.