Things to do in Newcastle, New South Wales: The Best Tours

The Hop Hunter Tour takes you on a day exploring three great craft breweries in the Hunter Valley and Includes transportation, lunch and plenty of fresh craft beer and cider!

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

A 3.5 hour walking Beer and Food matching tour of Newcastle visiting some of it's hidden gems and enjoying some craft beer and delicious food in between!

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Local guide, Professional guide, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The tour begins inside Newcastle Harbour, we take in the sights before heading offshore for an adventure boat experience! The tour focuses specifically on the Humpback Whale Migration along Australia's East Coast. You will also get the opportunity to see Newcastle from a completely unique angle, visiting some areas only accessible by water. We regularly hear from locals who are amazed by the places we go on our tour.

Inclusions: Including GST and booking fees, Professional Guide, Water and Juice, New wet weather jackets provided, Complimentary high-quality digital images of your trip, Bottled water

Exclusions: Any parking or transport fees

With epic aerial views out your window, you’ll see all eight of Newcastle’s pristine beaches, Redhead Bluff and Glenrock National Park as the helicopter swoops over the postcard perfect coastline. There are plenty more breathtaking sights packed into your 30 minute helicopter flight, including Australia’s largest saltwater lagoon, Lake Macquarie. From there you can see Belmont township, Blacksmiths Beach and the vivid sand island patterns of the beautiful Swansea Channel. Soar over the lake to scope out the locally renowned Pulbah Island, Warners Bay, Blackbutt Reserve and Shortland Wetlands, before flying all the way down to Catherine Hill Bay. This is one of the most perfect beaches in the world and it looks even better from above. Between the coastal sights, the cityscape skyline and the exhilarating feeling of flying over it all, your helicopter ride will be an experience packed with excitement, so book your seat now!

Inclusions: Noise cancelling headsets, In flight commentary, Photo opportunity with helicopter , In groups of 2-3 people, guaranteed window seat

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Your local pilot will keep you well informed of all the top Newcastle sights including ANZAC Memorial walk, Bar Beach, Merewether Baths and McDonald Jones Stadium. Departing from Newcastle Harbour you'll instantly be treated to amazing views of the Newcastle forsehore and coastline. There's no better way to see the sights of Newcastle then from the air!

Inclusions: In-flight commentary, Photo opportunity with helicopter, 12 minutes of flight time, Noise cancelling headsets

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Take off for an epic 40-45 minute scenic helicopter flight and check out the beautiful coastline from Newcastle over Stockton Beach to Port Stephens. You’ll be able to cover a lot of ground during your extensive flight time, so prepare to be amazed by the iconic Australian coastal landscape. Head over the eastern boundaries of the bay and soak up views of Anna Bay, Fingal Lighthouse, Mount Tomaree National Park, Hawks Nest and more. Your helicopter flight will sweep right over Stockton Beach at about 500 feet, so you can scope out the sand dunes, tin city, and the remains of a giant shipwreck that crashed ashore decades ago. Stockton Beach is home to the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere and was the location used for several scenes in the 1979 movie Mad Max, so it’s definitely a sight to see. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the Newcastle, Stockton Beach and Port Stephens coastline and enjoy an unforgettable adventure.

Inclusions: In-flight Commentary, Guaranteed Window Seat, Noise cancelling headsets, 40-45 Minutes of flight time

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Enjoy up to 40-minute scenic flight time over Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Wine Region with pilot commentary, photo opportunities and a glass of wine per person along with a la carte lunch at a Hunter Valley restaurant.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Noise cancelling headsets, In-flight commentary

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Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour picking up in the Hunter. The Hunter Valley has some of Australia's best wine, food, cheese, chocolate, beers and spirits and we’ll try them all on this tour as we visit 3 wineries, and a distillery. Each stop includes a guided tasting by a local supplier with behind the scenes tours at select locations. In addition to all the great local producers we visit, the tour also includes a relaxed one course lunch with a wine, craft beer or cider to allow guests to take in the Valley’s charm.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Behind the scenes wine production tour of a local winery, Local Gin & Vodka Tasting, Relaxed one course lunch with wine or beer, Pick up and drop off at selected Hunter Valley hotels, Boutique wineries, Knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining guides

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Newcastle is well renowned for its world-class beaches, ocean baths, waterfront venues, and other coastal attractions. This 2-hour tour (in air-conditioned minibus comfort with tour guide) is a great way to get an overview of the city and surrounds, including the impressive coastline and harbour. There are plenty of stops along the way for those fantastic photo opportunities, and some nice free inclusions for tour participants.

Inclusions: FREE Hotel Pick-up within Newcastle CBD, FREE Bottled Drinking Water provided throughout the tour., FREE Beer/Wine/Drink Voucher at a scenic harbourside venue, Transportation in late model air conditioned vehicles, Accredited driver / host

Exclusions: Pick-ups from locations outside Newcastle CBD incur a surcharge payable directly to tour operator, Fort Scratchley Tunnel tours excluded.

The name says it all, in our select half day tour you will discover the best Newcastle has to offer, on a custom-painted very "Newy" bike. We take in the major sights of Nobbys Beach and surrounds, continuing along the harbour to check out our street-art scene before heading to the suburbs. The is a premium tour inclusive of local food and beverage tastings throughout. Next we 'go local', peeling back a layer of Newcastle's history, sampling some of our makers’ finest produce. At each stop you will learn about how it makes up the essence of Newcastle, contributing to the fabric of our great coastal city. We are spoilt for choice and whilst some venues are availability dependent, some things may change from time-to-time pending weather conditions, venue operations and ad hoc events we don't want you to miss.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and lock, Non-alcoholic options available, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Post-tour photos, Poncho (in case of wet weather), Bottled water

Exclusions: Public transport card (Opal)