Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

Name: Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle
Brand: CoastXP
SKU: 21769
Price: 97.19 USD
Availability: InStock

Activity Duration (1 to 4 hours)

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Hosted in English

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Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

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Overview

About

Prebook to save time and see humpback whales in their natural habitat on this whale-spotting cruise from Newcastle. Board a custom built, safe and comfortable adventure boat and hit the open waters to observe humpbacks in the wild, learning about their natural behaviours 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.

At a Glance

Ages: Ages 3-99, max of 20 per group
Type: Mobile ticket
Duration: 2h
Live Guide: English

Tour Highlight

See the sights of Newcastle Harbour and view major landmarks like Newcastle Cathedral, Customs House or Nobby's Headland from the water
Watch out for our resident dolphin population and fur seals.
Discover World War II fortifications, and take in the sights of ANZAC Walk, rugged cliffs and historic ocean baths like the Bogey Hole.
Experience encounters with humpback whales, the majestic giants of the deep, on their annual migration to and from equatorial waters back to Antarctica.

What you'll do

Itinerary

Enjoy close encounters with Humpback Whales along the Hunter Coast. The tour showcases the stunning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline from the water with an added focus on searching for whales, dolphins and seals!

Departing from Newcastle Harbour, visit some of the key landmarks along the Hunter Coastline, before heading offshore on an adventure boat ride in search of migrating humpback whales. Annually, humpback whales pass the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline in strong numbers (up to 45,000 individuals).

Keep a close eye out for some of their fascinating behaviours including pectoral fin slapping on the surface of the water, fluke or tail slapping and of course breaching!! As humpback whales are wild mammals, should you not encounter a whale on your tour, the CoastXP team will welcome you back on board free of charge (within the same season).

Meeting and pickup

Start: CoastXP, Dock C, (near Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club), 95 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293, Australia

CoastXP, Dock C, 95 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293, Australia

Tours depart from Dock C - Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club at 95 Hannell Street, Wickham NSW 2293. It is close to Newcastle Interchange for bus, rail and light-rail services. Street parking and paid parking are available moments from the wharf itself.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.

Pickup details

Guests will need to organise their own transport to the starting location.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Professional wildlife guide providing expert commentary
Premium weatherproof jackets provided
Two-hour whale watching tour
Safe and comfortable adventure vessel
Small group experience (max 20 guests at a time)
Marine Toilet Onboard

What is not included?

Any parking or transport fees

Traveller Restriction

Guests with accessibility or back issues. Pregnant travellers.

Prohibited Items

Alcohol

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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 must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 3 not allowed
Our custom-built boat provides a fast, safe and smooth ride which often reduces a person’s level of seasickness. If you know you suffer from seasickness, or are considering taking seasickness precautions/medication, it is recommended you speak to a healthcare professional.
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

Meet your host

CoastXP

Host since 2016

We are a nature-based adventure tourism company operating along the stunning Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline. CoastXP’s Founder and Ocean Enthusiast, Dom, along with our team of experienced wildlife guides focus on the marine life that inhabits the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage, and unique destination landmarks including wrecks, cliffs, islands, sea caves and ships. Experiences begin aboard one of CoastXP’s two custom-built boats and include coastal sightseeing, whale watching (May – Nov) and guided bushwalking. We have received wide recognition for our experiences including being winners at the NSW Tourism Awards, Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award winners, and Excellence in Tourism award winners. CoastXP is both an accredited quality and sustainable tourism business as well as a licensed NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Eco Pass operator.