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9 Newcastle Tours Worth the Day

9 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The 9 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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Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the Convict Lumberyard
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Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

5.True Crime Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Walk Newcastle’s dark side for 90 minutes, visiting crime sites, convict history, hidden lanes, and scenic viewpoints with an entertaining guide.

“Violet and Aidan were great hosts, very pleasant, knowledgeable and all that! The tour was a really good insight into Newcastle’s history. A great way to get in some exercise too!”

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Newcastle: Small Group Humpback Whale Encounter Tour - A two-hour search for humpbacks
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Newcastle: Small Group Humpback Whale Encounter Tour

7.Small Group Humpback Whale Encounter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Join CoastXP in Newcastle for a two-hour small-group whale cruise with 360-degree views, local guides, dolphins, seals, and a whale guarantee.

“It was a wonderful morning, tour guide Jane was really informative and we were able to find whales within 5 minutes due to Jane’s expert eye. We also saw dolphins and saw Nigel the seal and his enemy on the buoy. Would recommend. Just hold on to your hats on the boat.”

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Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour - Leaving Newcastle in a small, cool van
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Newcastle: Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

8.Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Newcastle’s small-group Hunter Valley wine tour, with three seated tastings, gin and vodka, local food pairings, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Kiera was awesome & very knowledgable about the area & wineries. She was the best! The chosen venues were good & the lunch venue was great food & good prices. The gin/vodka distillery was the best for me. We had a full bus but the bus catered for us & had good air con. Thankyou for a fun day out!”

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