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Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

By CoastXP
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$125 per adult
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Overview

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 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.

  • See humpback whales in the wild on a whale watching cruise from Newcastle
  • Prebook to secure a place at a time and day that fits your holiday schedule
  • View humpbacks and learn about them, and the coastal scenery, from a guide
  • Includes wet-weather gear and choice of departures for flexibility
  • CoastXP is an Accredited quality and sustainable tourism business

Activity location

  • 3-3A Honeysuckle Dr
    • 3-3A Honeysuckle Drive
    • 2300, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3-3A Honeysuckle Dr
    • 3-3A Honeysuckle Drive
    • 2300, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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9am Departure
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

The Encounter Tour is a nature-based CoastXP immersion experience. The tour focuses closely on the annual Humpback Whale migration between the months of June and November each year.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$125.00 x 1 AdultAU$125.00
Total
Price is AU$125.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMarine Toilet Onboard
  • What's includedWhat's includedPremium weatherproof jackets provided
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional wildlife guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSafe and comfortable eco-tourism vessel
  • What's includedWhat's includedTwo-hour whale watching tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall group experience (max 20 guests at a time)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny parking or transport fees

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 3 not allowed

Activity 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 35,000 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).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES3-3A Honeysuckle Dr
    • 3-3A Honeysuckle Drive
    • 2300, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE3-3A Honeysuckle Dr
    • 3-3A Honeysuckle Drive
    • 2300, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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