Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise
- If you’re heading to Newcastle from June to November, choose this whale-watching experience
- You can spot the majestic giants of the sea on their annual migration up the coastline
- You will travel in the comfort of a custom-built vessel during your 2-hour whale-watching experience
- You can get up close but at a safe distance, of course, to the humpback whales
- These interesting and interactive species are known for putting on a show by splashing their tales
- Showing off their calves as they travel from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of the North
Options
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise
Inclusions
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Bottled drinking water
Complimentary drinks
Insurance provided by the operator
Safe and comfortable eco-tourism vessel
Premium weatherproof jackets
Unobstructed 360° views
Premier whale-watching experience
The coastal scenery of Newcastle
On the Hunter Coast, marine life
Accredited quality and sustainable tourism business
2.5-hour adventure boat tour
Exclusions
Light snacks
Other personal expenses
Transport to and from the meet up point
Food
Personal items or warm clothing, except a weatherproof jacket
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Participants must have a weight of at least 15kg to join the activity
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Sweaters or jackets
Water bottle
What's included in Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at CoastXP. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 11:30, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Look for the guide with the CoastXP sign.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] CoastXP, Humpback whales make the mammoth 5000 km journey from Antarctica, past the Newcastle coastline, towards Tropical North Queensland to have their calves
- [Return] at CoastXP,
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Witness the annual Humpback Whale migration between June and November each year for a truly unforgettable whale-watching experience. During the peak of their southern migration, thousands of humpback whales make exceptionally long journeys from the Antarctic to the warm waters south.
Enjoy unobstructed views and close sightings of these magnificent ocean giants, with adult humpback whales growing between 14-18 meters long and weighing up to 50 tonnes! See the interested whales playing in the ocean or nurturing their humpback calves for an out-of-this-world experience.
This whale-watching cruise also has the chance to sight dolphins and New Zealand fur seals along the Newcastle coastline.
Route
How to get there
By bus: Take the bus line 11, 13, 23, get off at the University House, King St, walk about 7 minutes to get there
Meet
Venues
- Coast XP
