Hunter Coast Adventure: Experience Marine Life and Scenic Views by Boat Tour from Newcastle

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Hunter Coast and its marine life on a boat tour from Newcastle. Prebook now to secure your spot and enjoy scenic views, dolphin sightings, and a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3-3A Honeysuckle Dr - The tour begins inside Newcastle Harbour, we take in the sights before heading offshore for an adventure boat experience!

The tour travels along a nine-mile beach, passing moon island and sea caves on our way to Catherine Hill Bay. You will also get the opportunity to see Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a completely unique angle, visiting some areas only accessible by water.

What's Included
  • 2.5-hour guided tour
  • Professional wildlife guide
  • Safe and comfortable eco-tourism vessel
  • Marine Toilet Onboard
  • Premium weatherproof jackets
What's Not Included
  • Any parking or transport fees
Additional Information

Reserve in advance for prime viewing of the coastal scenery and aquatic life on this boat trip departing from Newcastle. By booking early, you save time and avoid disappointment, while taking in the breathtaking landscape as you sail along the coast. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seabirds, and turtles, pass by coastal forts, cliffs, and beaches, and…

Location
3-3A Honeysuckle Dr
Honeysuckle Drive
Tours depart from Harbour Square Boat Dock, out the front of Rydges Newcastle, on the Honeysuckle Foreshore.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Simone
Jan 15, 2025
Great way to experience the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coast line. - We have done 5 coast xp tours, mixed whale watching and the coastal explorer Dom, is so professional and made sure for this last trip the weather would be suitable, rearranging days accordingly. We combined this experience with the Aero logistics helicopter ride, the weather was perfect,scenery has to be seen to be believed. Wasn’t a fan of the open/ or no door helicopter but my partner loved it!
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Catherine_k
Jan 6, 2025
It was great riding along... - It was great riding along on this tour. The knowledge of the local area Dom our tour guide has is apparent and we enjoyed both the experience and the history lesson.
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Jodiehb793bf
Jan 3, 2025
Summer holiday fun - Absolutely beautiful trip and great to see the coast line from the water. So beautiful to see a pod of dolphins that just made the tour even more beautiful Scott the skipper was very informative and we learnt a lot about the region Thank you team we will be back. ❤️❤️
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N2313tamartina
Dec 30, 2024
Highly recommend - Great time. Interesting sites. Tour operator lady was awesome.The boat was very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the caverns. It was also great just being out on the water for a couple of hours.
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E5624oarobb
Dec 17, 2024
Fantastic experience - We had a fantastic adventure exploring the Newcastle coastline from Newcastle to Catherine Hill Bay. We were warmly welcomed aboard by Tracey and she ensured our tour was informative, comfortable and safe. Tracey shared her knowledge of the coastline's history and geography throughout, and we were excited to see a number of dolphin pods riding the swells beside the boat. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Davidrask
Dec 8, 2024
One of the best things to do in Newcastle. - This was a real surprise.....a small boat - 2.5 hours along the coast. Great views from Newcastle to Catherine Bay. The crew were informative and really helpful. We had a bunch of dolphins follow us.....it can be a bit bumpy....but that added to the fun! Worth every penny....
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Travelstoryaus
Nov 12, 2024
Brilliant coastal experience - Outstanding experience! Finally got to do this and it was brilliant. Really great boat, Glenn was fabulous - so many dolphins - almost jumping in the boat and the stunning coastline and history. Capped off by whales straggling at end of season including full breaches and tail slaps. Exceptional.
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Goutamr377
Jan 12, 2024
Just Wow! - Spending time for two and a half hours on the Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by boat is one of my best decisions for the Newcastle tour. Everything was perfect and the journey was memorable.
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Paulhd9324by
Dec 27, 2023
Adventure Experience gift for Xmas, Birthday, Anniversary or big day out - Do yourself a favour and check out our amazing coastline from Nobby’s to Catho (that’s what surfers call it - Catherine Hill Bay) and back. You can observe the war time tunnels between King Edward Park and Bar Beach, Burwood beach rail coal history, caves at Pinnies and the Catherine Hill Bay wharf. Back in the 70’s some surfers jumped off the wharf to surf the reefs around CHB, Our teenage grandkids enjoyed the experience as part of their Xmas present. I plan on doing the whale watching experience in 2024.
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Ph47na
Apr 8, 2024
Good way to see the beautiful lake in the morning - The trip was good, we had lovely guides & saw some dolphins the way there & back. I think it was a little too long, could've been sufficient with 2 hours however, enjoyed it regardless as it was a lovely morning! Take some snacks with you seeing it is 3 hours but not too much as you don't get off the boat. Also extra warm clothes if you do a crisp morning tour.
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