Tourist Information
CoastXP
Introducing CoastXP, a premier Hunter Coast adventure boat experience!
Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun - Nov), cruise and event tours departing daily from the Honeysuckle Foreshore showcasing the breathtaking coastline of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a brand new custom built vessel.
Tours focus on the marine life which inhabit the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage as well as unique destination landmarks including wrecks, cliffs, islands, sea caves and ships.
NOVA Cruises
Nova Cruises Pty Ltd, is a locally owned and operated business. Our vessels "Bay Connections 1" and "The Princess" operate from Newcastle Harbour offering a wide range of scheduled cruises including; Newcastle Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Cruises, Lunch Cruises, Hunter River Discovery Cruises, Dinner Cruises and voyages to the Historic inland shipping port of Morpeth, all departing from Lee Wharf pontoon Newcastle.
Newcastle Surfest Surf School
Learn to surf in Newcastle with the professional coaching staff from Sanbah at Newcastle Surfest Surf School. We're a licensed Surfing Australia surf school offering SurfGroms, group, private, school sport and corporate surfing lessons.
We operate 7 days a week, running 3 classes each morning at 8am, 9.30am and 11am. Booking essential. Based at Nobby's Beach, Newcastle, Australia. We operate from Nobby's Beach because it's the safest beach in Newcastle and offers a perfect beach break for learning to surf. All ages and abilities welcome.
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters is a unique interactive aquarium that allows visitors to experience ocean life in a new and exciting way at an affordable price.
Irukandji's ultimate purpose is to connect visitors to our natural world by introducing them first hand. Education on conservation plays a major roll at the attraction with visitors passion and empathy to the fish family helping to promote a healthy ocean for their wild cousins.