Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by Boat from Newcastle
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Hunter Coastal Adventure Tour by Boat from Newcastle
By CoastXP
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Ages 3-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Professional wildlife guide
- Premium weatherproof jackets
- 2.5-hour guided tour
- Safe and comfortable eco-tourism vessel
- Marine Toilet Onboard
What's not included- Any parking or transport fees
- Start:
- 3-3A Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, AustraliaTours depart from Harbour Square Boat Dock, out the front of Rydges Newcastle, on the Honeysuckle Foreshore.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85969P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Children under 3 not allowed
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85969P2
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- thewise0ldbird0 contributionsA day on the lakeVery pleasent day. Dominic was great with lots of interesting information of the local area. Would highly recommend for a nice day out.Written 27 November 2024
- A9153VX_0 contributions🐋We went on the last cruise of the season together with Dominic, and it was simply wonderful! We saw quite a few whales, some from a distance and some a little closer.. At first, they mainly peeked with their backs or their tails, and just before we started to return to the marina, we got dessert from a large group of dolphins that accompanied us very closely. And finally the grand finale some whales who knocked jumps that don't put the Olympics to shame. And Dominic made the experience even better, he was kind and full of knowledge that he shared with us during the cruise.. The cruise that was in a small boat was accurate, we experienced everything up close and accurately.. Thank you very muchWritten 27 October 2024
- LizH25710 contributionsA fabulous time out on the ocean with lots of sightings of whales, whale calves and dophinsDom was a knowledgeable guide and communicated well with all of us on the custom-built boat There were an unusual number of seabirds out today too It was a very smooth ocean trip with lots of sightings and ample time to get some great photos I would definitely go out againWritten 23 October 2024
- Manager_465H0 contributionsAtmos-pheric!Brilliant and exhilarating fun! What a ride - we saw seals, dolphins, and what we all wanted to see - humpback whales! Dom was the perfect host and commentator. Would thoroughly recommend!Written 18 October 2024
- Suzieq21510 contributionsWhale watching with the familySaw a few groups of humpback whales on their way down the coast. Also saw a couple of groups of dolphins. A wonderful experience. Dom was terrific and very knowledgeable. A great morning out with the family.Written 6 October 2024
- schiew800 contributionsGreat wildlifeGreat two hour trip, saw seal, dolphins and whales. Mums and calves galore. Liked the smaller fast boat to get out to wildlife quickly and limits number people onboard, thus good view and quick boarding/disembarking. Knowledgeable and considerate professional staff. Would do it again.Written 6 October 2024
- P8221WSsuew0 contributionsAdmiring WhalesFantastic morning with Tracey. Beautiful whales, great boat ride. It was a memorable experience for us all. Whales living their lives, doing their thing- we can just admire this majestic creatures of the sea. Mothers and babies ♥️Written 3 October 2024
- Freedom232144264520 contributionsBest experince!This was my 3rd trip with Coast XP. Tracy is awesome and goes out of her way to help make the whale watching experience the best, never when the whales are being shy. Also the local information regarding history, landscape features and of course introducing us to Nigel the seal!!!Written 25 September 2024
- peterhK4240FK0 contributionsMust do in NewcastleFantastic whale watching tour led by Dom. The whole experience, from booking, to having to postpone 2 times due to illness, was faultless and while not looking for sea creatures, Dom shared his knowledge of the history of the areaWritten 22 September 2024
- Robyn B0 contributionsWhale watching wonderThe tour was well organised and interesting. We saw quite a few whales and learned a lot. It’s a great way to see Newcastle from a different angleWritten 21 September 2024
- Daydream7502950 contributionsfabulousdelightful. dolphins, seals, a few whales and a great blast of glorious sea air on a glorious day. Very content ... then on the way back a mother with a very active calf was spotted and we enjoyed a wonderful display of aqua acrobatics. absolutely sensational. thank you for not clock watching but letting us stay out for an extra half hour to soak up an awesome display of a baby giant just really getting into life. unforgettable experience. we'll be back!Written 20 September 2024
- 805tanyac0 contributionsTruly amazing experienceIt was a excellent morning. Dom went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time and got to see some whales! Communication was great when we had to reschedule due to weather. Would definitely recommend.Written 14 September 2024
- themadmonk0 contributionsNewcastle Whale Encounter TourWhat an amazing experience! Staff were friendly and extremely informative on marine life and the local history. We all had a front row seat for the best show on earth, watching amazing creatures do what they do in their own habitat. Highly recommend this company and their awesome staffWritten 23 July 2024
- C9860HQlindab0 contributionsWhales heading north.Great trip! Tracey worked hard to manoeuvre our boat, to maximise our whale viewing. She was helpful, informative and an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, and can highly recommend it.Written 28 June 2024
- Nomad333389626330 contributionsA wonderful experienceCannot rate this experience highly enough, saw so many whales and our driver was friendly and very informative. The boat was comfortable and the jackets they gave us kept us warm. Would definitely recommendWritten 20 June 2024
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Chrisg_40
Lake Macquarie, Australia29 contributions
Jan 2020
Very well done! We are Newcastle locals and it was great to see our area from Newcastle to Catherine Hill bay from a different angle. Guide was very informative and made sure everyone had a great view. We saw dolphins up close and caves that can only be seen from the water. I was very impressed with our guide translating his commentary information for a German couple on the tour via phone app. Very caring and considerate. CoastXP is a great asset to the area,
Written 1 March 2020
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Thank you so much Chris for your kind review!! It was an absolutely perfect day, and I am really pleased to hear yourself and Louise had a wonderful time. The caves, along with the dolphins were definitely two highlights, and I hope to see you both aboard again in the future!
Written 4 March 2020
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Richard B
1 contribution
July 2020
We went on the Encounter Tour and were amazed how many whales we saw at this time of year. The boat is immaculately presented and provides a fast and fun way to see a wide variety of wildlife and scenery. Great commentary from Dom.
Written 26 July 2020
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Thanks so much Richard, I am really pleased to hear you had a fantastic experience! I look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future!
Written 27 July 2020
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Sheila
1 contribution
Nov 2020
My partner and I did the Coast Adventure Tour today - it gave us a totally different perspective of Newcastle even though we visit this beautiful city regularly to see familiar. Thrilled that we saw several pods of dolphins on the trip, and a whale! The boat is very comfortable and I learnt a lot about the history of this stretch of coastline - Dom is very knowledgeable. Thank you for having us - we will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Written 15 November 2020
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Thank you so much for your kind review!! I'm really happy you had a terrific time on our Adventure Tour, and I hope to see you aboard again in the future!
Written 17 November 2020
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Sandraj03
3 contributions
Apr 2022
We did the coastline tour on Easter Monday. What a unique experience to see Newcastle and the surrounding beaches from the ocean. The boat was very well presented and Dom was a great guide - personable, informative, and professional - and was genuinely happy to have us on board. We would highly recommend this tour.
Written 19 April 2022
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Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure having you aboard on such a nice day!
Written 27 April 2022
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iandmgraham
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The commentary Dom gave was wonderful, especially when he saw the whale in distress and how he immediately contacted the relevant authorities. We really appreciated Dom giving us feedback on what was happening with the whale. We would certainly recommend the experience we had to family and friends. The whole trip was organised extremely well.
Written 16 January 2023
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Thank so much Ian for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you and Adrienne join us on board. I’m glad that together we were able to make a difference to that whale which was entangled. Fortunately, it was freed from the buoys and ropes that were wrapped around it’s tail/fluke, which will now give it the best possible chance of survival as it makes the long journey back to Antarctica.
Written 17 January 2023
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Amanda P
Australia74 contributions
What a fantastic way to spend a few hours. The weather was perfect and Dominic was the perfect host, informative, interesting and always ensuring we were comfortable and having a good time. Apart from the beautiful coastline we saw seals, dolphins and a guy jumping from a cliff, what more could you want? Definitely recommend.
Written 31 December 2021
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Thanks so much for your kind review. We were so fortunate the weather was beautiful, and the dolphins and seals came out to play! We hope to see you aboard again soon.
Written 3 January 2022
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travelstoryAus
Queensland, Australia111 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
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.
Written 12 November 2024
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Thanks so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure hosting you on board and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our magnificent coastline and the migrating whales too. Hope to see you on board again soon 😊
Written 15 November 2024
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Mike M
1 contribution
Apr 2021
Great service and professional approach from the guide Dom. The boat ride was great and the boat was just the right size, with enough people to create an atmosphere, but not enough to present any crowding or noise issues.
Would have been nice to see a few more dolphins but Que Sera Sera on the day (getting to see some professional cliff diving was a lucky find though!).
Would have been nice to see a few more dolphins but Que Sera Sera on the day (getting to see some professional cliff diving was a lucky find though!).
Written 16 April 2021
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Thanks so much for your kind review, I am pleased to hear you had a wonderful time, enjoyed the boat and the coastline! It certainly was a highlight seeing the cliff divers from the water!
Written 28 April 2021
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Travelguru
Newcastle, Australia9 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Wow! What a great sunny Saturday morning out with Jane from Coast XP.
From booking, asking questions online with Dom to the actual cruise itself nothing was to hard.
I would recommend the adventure tour to anyone wanting to get out and see the coast line from a different angle. You also capture the best photos.
Thanks for a great experience!
From booking, asking questions online with Dom to the actual cruise itself nothing was to hard.
I would recommend the adventure tour to anyone wanting to get out and see the coast line from a different angle. You also capture the best photos.
Thanks for a great experience!
Written 9 November 2022
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Thank you so much!! It definitely makes our day reading reviews like this. It was a pleasure hosting you on board with us, and we hope to see you on board again soon!!
Written 11 November 2022
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Peter B
Australia14 contributions
The boat was a great size so that you get the opportunity to see everything that is happening around you. Dom was a great host who was very welcoming and knowledgeable on the historic aspects of our trip. To top off the great morning we also saw a whale, some dolphins and a seal! What a wonderful morning!
Written 14 May 2021
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Thanks so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure hosting you aboard, and we were so lucky getting the chance to see one of the first Humpback Whales of the season!
Written 15 May 2021
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We are arriving by cruiseship on April 6 at 10:00 a.m. I believe there is a shuttle from port to Queens Wharf? Is it walking distance to where your tour departs from and if so any suggestions on how much time to allow for getting there. And is there a restroom on board? Many thanks
Written 6 March 2019
The shuttle could be persuaded to drop you off at
Rydges Hotel - you cannot miss it as the signage is quite large. The Coastal Adventure tour is on a'purpose built' vessel with an onboard toilet, spray jackets, seat belts, life jackets if needed and the tour operator Dominic waits for his full complement of passengers before departure. He is very caring of the comfort and enjoyment of his passengers. Can recommended the Coastal Adventure Tour.
Written 8 March 2019
What kind of boat is it? Not a jet boat I hope. Have a bad back
Written 13 January 2019
It is a very smooth ride and the vessel is purpose built, NOT a jet boat. Look at the website and you will see that it is a vessel with a powerful outboard motor, a toilet, shade/roof and spray jackets & life jackets. No one was seasick on my trip and my husband bad back was unaffected and we sat in the middle of the vessel.
Written 14 January 2019
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