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4 Newcastle Tours Worth the Day

4 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The 4 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, so start there.

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise - Searching for Port Stephens bottlenose dolphins
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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise

1.Dolphin Discovery Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 401 reviews · from $32Our pick

Review of the Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise, with wild dolphins, boom-net fun, headland views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Huge boat set up with dining tables, not very good for a short dolphin cruise. We didn’t actually manage to see a few dolphins but not many.”

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Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour - The Tomahawk Murder and other crime stories
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Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour

2.Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · from $24Best value

Explore Newcastle after dark with tales of murder, fraud, hauntings, and wartime attacks on a 90-minute walking tour for $24.39.

“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!”

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Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle - What Whale Behaviors You Might See
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Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

3.Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $84Top rated

Spot migrating humpback whales from Newcastle on a small-group eco cruise with guides, wet-weather gear, photos, and a free return if no whale appears.

“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”

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Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise - Hinchinbrook Explorer: a roomy catamaran for open-water viewing
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Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise

4.Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · from $54

Search for humpback whales off Port Stephens on a 2.5-hour cruise with live commentary, open decks, and chances to see dolphins and seals.

“The Osprey was a very comfortable boat, the crew were great and seeing multiple whales interacting with each other was amazing.”

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