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Top Things to Do in Newcastle

We compared all 26 experiences in Newcastle so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 26 experiences from AU$ 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net Swim
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Most booked
Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net SwimAfternoon dolphin-watching cruise in Port Stephens with a live guide, boom-net rides and views of the Yacaaba headlands.
427 reviews
4.48★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 46per person
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruise
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★Top rated
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruiseTwo-hour whale watching cruise from Newcastle Harbour with a professional guide, eco-tourism boat and weatherproof jackets included.
173 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 22 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 135per person
Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Walking Tour
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Best value
Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Walking TourNewcastle's crime history on a 90-minute guided walk. Visit real crime scenes, hear untold stories. Flat terrain with optional stairs. Small groups, wheelchair accessible.
237 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except Monday and Wednesday
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 34per person

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Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting
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Travelers' pick
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting
133 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h 30m
fromAU$ 85per person
Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by Boat from Newcastle
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Likely to sell out
Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by Boat from Newcastle
92 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
fromAU$ 135per person
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries & Gin Distillery
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries & Gin Distillery
81 reviews
4.60★
Duration
6h 30m
fromAU$ 299per person
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks Migration
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Likely to sell out
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks Migration
71 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h 30m
fromAU$ 95per person
Newcastle Beach: Tandem Skydive with Transfers & Guide
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Travelers' pick
Newcastle Beach: Tandem Skydive with Transfers & Guide
61 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
fromAU$ 379per person
Port Stephens dolphin cruise: Wild marine park waters
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Port Stephens dolphin cruise: Wild marine park waters
51 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
fromAU$ 46per person
Newcastle half-day tour: Coastal stops and convict history
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Likely to sell out
Newcastle half-day tour: Coastal stops and convict history
51 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromAU$ 100per person

Lowest price (3)

Snorkeling Port Stephens: Dolphins, Island & Marine Life
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling Port Stephens: Dolphins, Island & Marine LifeSail through Port Stephens on a catamaran with a snorkel guide, spotting bottlenose dolphins and fish, rays and soft corals around an offshore island.
20 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 100per person
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle: 3 wineries, gin, lunch
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle: 3 wineries, gin, lunchPick up from Newcastle for a day of wine and gin tasting at three Hunter Valley wineries and a distillery, including a guided production tour and lunch.
32 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 285per person
Private Hunter Valley wine tour: Tailored to your taste
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Private Hunter Valley wine tour: Tailored to your tastePrivate Hunter Valley wine tour with your own guide, transportation and water included. Build your own itinerary or let Clive show you his favorite cellar.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 495per group

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Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle: Tailored Tastings
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Private Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle: Tailored TastingsShape your own Hunter Valley wine day from Newcastle with three premium seated tastings, a craft spirits tasting, food pairings and door-to-door pickup.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 1,200per group
Port Stephens Sunset Cruise: 2-hour bay views
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Port Stephens Sunset Cruise: 2-hour bay viewsWatch the sun descend over Port Stephens Marine Park aboard Moonshadow V, the largest vessel in the bay.
7 reviews
4.57★
Duration
2h
Sat
18:30
Free cancellationfromAU$ 50per person
Newcastle Food and Street Art Tour: Five Tastings, Hidden Murals
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Newcastle Food and Street Art Tour: Five Tastings, Hidden MuralsWalk through Newcastle East tasting five local foods and craft beer while your guide points out street art and sculptures most visitors miss.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Fri and Sat
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 139per person
Newcastle Spirit Blending Class: Create Your Own Custom Spirit
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Newcastle Spirit Blending Class: Create Your Own Custom SpiritBlend your own gin, vodka or rum at Earp Distilling Co. in Newcastle with guidance from expert distillers.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Thu–Sun
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 49per person
Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour from Newcastle
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Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour from NewcastleSeven-hour small-group tour from Newcastle with dolphin cruise, koala patting, kangaroo feeding and BBQ lunch included, everything arranged.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Fri–Sun
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 295per person
Port Stephens to Pokolbin: Private Wine Country Transfer
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Port Stephens to Pokolbin: Private Wine Country TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Port Stephens to Pokolbin wine region in a 7-seat vehicle with Mike, a driver with 35+ years experience. Bottled water and BYO drinks welcome.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 880per group
Newcastle Airport to Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Newcastle Airport to Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate transfer from Newcastle Airport to Newcastle Cruise Port with flight tracking, nameplate pickup, and door-to-door service. Up to 15 passengers, professional drivers.
Duration
40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 113per person
Newcastle Port to Airport Transfer: Private Car up to 15
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Newcastle Port to Airport Transfer: Private Car up to 15Private transfer from Newcastle cruise port to Newcastle airport for up to 15 passengers. Driver meets you with nameplate, handles luggage, tracks your flight. Fixed price.
Duration
40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 113per person
Newcastle Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet
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Newcastle Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetPrivate arrival transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to city hotels. Driver meets you with name sign, door-to-door delivery, up to 15 passengers, all fees included.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 101per person
Newcastle Airport to City Private Transfer: No Queue, Fixed Price
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Newcastle Airport to City Private Transfer: No Queue, Fixed PricePrivate round-trip transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle hotels with flight tracking and meet-and-greet. Your driver waits with a nameplate.
Duration
1h 10m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 203per person
Newcastle to Airport Transfer: Private Car, 35 Minutes
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Newcastle to Airport Transfer: Private Car, 35 MinutesPrivate transfer from Newcastle city hotels to Newcastle Airport with driver tracking and nameplate pickup for up to 15 passengers.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 101per person
Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: Private Transfer
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Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport. Door-to-door service, flight tracking, nameplate pickup. Up to 15 passengers, fixed price.
Duration
2h 20m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 343per person

Newcastle at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net Swim, AU$ 46 (1h 30m, 4.48★ · 427).
  • Top rated: Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruise, AU$ 135 (2h, 4.93★ · 173).
  • Best value: Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Walking Tour, AU$ 34 (1h 30m, 4.73★ · 237).

Of the 26 experiences: 25 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup and 14 bookable last-minute.

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