Newcastle Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Enjoy a quad bike ride on the Worimi Sand Dunes, located a short drive to Port Stephens. Receive instruction on quad biking from your guide, then zip around the largest coastal Sand Dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. You also learn about local Aboriginal history and culture.

Prebook to save time and see humpback whales in their natural habitat on this whale-spotting cruise from Newcastle. Board an eco-tourism boat and hit the open waters to observe humpbacks in the wild, learning about their natural behaviors via the commentary as the boat maintains a respectful distance. Plus, watch for dolphins and seals, and admire the coastal scenery as you hear details on local landmarks, culture, and history.

Discover the sights and tastes of Australia's renowned Hunter Valley wine country on this private and personalized tour. With no set itinerary, the whole experience can be tailored to your own preferences or you can leave the planning up to your guide (who lives in the valley and has been part of the wine scene for decades). Either way, your guide will take you to the most spectacular locations and introduce you to the most wonderful wines.

3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well as a comfortable downstairs cabin and bar. Sail with 'Imagine' - so quiet you can hear the Whales breathe!

Discover the wines and other culinary delights of Hunter Valley on this day tour of one of Australia's top wine regions. Traveling by minibus, you'll sample different wine varietals such as semillon and verdelho, plus discover local cheese, chocolate, and craft beer.

Soar through the air above the historic harbor city of Newcastle on NSW’s South Pacific Coastline. Just under 2.5 hours north of Sydney, a short trip in a helicopter is an awesome way to get the lay of the land and go sightseeing from above, with your friendly pilot pointing out local landmarks including Bogey Hole Ocean Baths, Nobbys Beach, the ANZAC Memorial Walk, Dudley Beach, and Glenrock rainforest.

Explore Newcastle’s beautiful beaches, ocean baths, heritage sights and historical beauty on this 2-hour scenic guided minibus tour. Perfect for those who want to explore the best spots around the historical harbor city but are running short on time or who fancy getting the lay of the land before going exploring at their own pace, this guided tour includes transport in a comfortable AC minibus and pickup from your city center accommodation.

Discover the dark side of Newcastle’s past—one that most visitors never experience—on this walking tour. With a guide to show you the city’s spookiest sights, uncover tales of true crimes that you might never hear otherwise. Hear about the Tomahawk Murderer, view locations such as the Convict Lumberyard and Old Jail; and absorb the creepy atmosphere as your guide reveals stories of killings, hauntings, fraud, and more.

Secure your entry to Fighter World Museum with this pre-booked admission ticket. It makes traveling a little easier and leaves more stress-free time to explore the museum’s fighter jets and hand-built model aircraft, and to catch sight of some of the world’s most advanced aircraft taking off and landing.

Book ahead for front-row views of the Hunter Coast and its marine life on this cruise from Newcastle. Save time and avoid missing out by prebooking, and absorb the panoramas as you cruise along the coast. Watch for dolphins, seabirds, and turtles; sail by coastal forts, cliffs, and beaches; and cruise up-close to the caves at Caves Beach, all as a guide shares background. Photos of your trip are included.

Experience an incredible bird's-eye view of NSW’s amazing landscapes and seascapes on this scenic private helicopter flight for two from Newcastle to Port Stephens. Feel the thrill of soaring through the sky as you fly over Stockton Beach, passing low over the dunes and discovering an old shipwreck. Continuing on, you’ll head up to Hawks Nest and cruise over the Karuah River before heading back to the city via Williamtown.

Perfect for beer lovers or just those wanting to get out and explore the Hunter Valley, this brewery tour takes you to visit 3 great craft breweries. Jump on the air conditioned minivan and then head out for the day, enjoying plenty of fresh craft beer and cider. With lunch and snacks included, this is sure to be an enjoyable, stress-free day out in one of Australia’s most charming regions.

Aviation buffs and their families will love spending time at Fighter World, an Australian aviation museum with interactive exhibits. Conveniently located a short drive from Port Stephens and Newcastle Airport, this hands-on experience lets you sit in the cockpits of authentic jet fighters of the RAAF. See hand-built model aircraft, an array of weapons, radars, and ejection seats on display with this family admission ticket.

Discover the incredible landscapes of the NSW coastline from the air on this scenic shared helicopter flight over Newcastle and Lake Macquarie—Australia’s largest saltwater lagoon. As you fly through the skies, you’ll pass over the historic city and its beautiful beaches before making your way south past Glenrocks to Lake Macquarie. Your final stop before cruising back to the city is Catherine Hill Bay, where you’ll get a unique view of this spectacular beach from above.

Discover another side of the historic city of Newcastle with this fun-filled action-packed adventure game. Take to the streets between the river and the sea as you explore Newcastle, discovering hidden gems and learning about the fascinating stories of the past. Working with your friends—or against them—this self-guided activity is a great way to combine sightseeing and having fun, with challenges and trivia questions unlocking clues that lead you around the city.

Experience a taste of the real Newcastle on this half-day small-group tour on custom-painted “Newy” bicycles. Starting at Nobbys Beach, head into the city, passing by The Station and Queens Wharf and checking out street art you might otherwise have missed along the way. Then, make for the up-and-coming suburbs most travelers miss, where you’ll sample local food and drinks and discover all the things that make Newcastle special thanks to your local guide.

Discover a new side of Newcastle on this street-art and architecture-themed urban discovery walking tour of the city. One of the best ways to explore the city, this in-depth group walking adventure takes in all the highlights of Newcastle including the historic buildings and eclectic architecture in the harbor city, while learning about the history and development of the street art scene and how it has risen up from the underground.

Newcastle has a flourishing craft beer scene, but discovering its brews by yourself can mean using guesswork. With this walking tour, a local beer-enthusiast leads the way to ensure you cover the must-try beers and beer spots. Visit historical pubs and hidden microbreweries, get priority seats, sample and hear about various beers, enjoy food tastings, meet like-minded beer explorers, and uncover Newcastle’s history—all perks you’d likely miss if alone.

Gortified Events and Tours are a professional,friendly and on time service that provides a safe and comfortable shuttle service to the Hunter Valley, where we do also run wine and food tours. We are local and have local knowledge .

Take a distillery tour in Carrington and learn how the distillation process works. Check out the distillery and spirits lab while sipping a gin and tonic, and then move onto the botanicals used, and into the distilling hall. You’ll have a deep look into how the Australian distillery process works, and what sets it apart from others.

Enjoy the Hunter Valley wine region from a different perspective on a private helicopter flight. Admire the views over Newcastle and the coastline on the 40-minute scenic flight to the Hunter Valley. Stop at a top winery for an a la carte lunch for two plus wine. This is an ideal tour for couples or those celebrating a special occasion.

Spring Hire Cars was founded with the mission of providing first-class chauffeured transportation to locals and visitors to the Newcastle and Hunter regions using late model Luxurious sedans. With value-based Pricing and Professional customer service you will always arrive on time, in comfort and style whatever the occasion may be.

Play the world's best golf courses without leaving Australia. This indoor golf simulator experience takes place at a family-friendly and licensed Newcastle venue so you can practice your swing and play shot after shot while enjoying your favorite beverages and handmade pizzas. Private golf lessons are also available from an instructor.

We offer the only female private surf classes in the area. You will get personal approach and improve your surfing way faster than in open classes.