Newcastle Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Explore some of the best big and boutique wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley without the hassle of arranging your own transportation, tastings, and tours during this full-day excursion. Ideal for wine lovers of all ages, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample wine without the worry of drink-driving—someone else will take the wheel.

Australia’s Hunter Valley wine country is an hour’s road trip from Newcastle, but working your way around its wineries in a day is difficult without a rental car. This full-day wine tour eliminates transport worries, letting you relax and get the most from your tastings and the scenery. Enjoy tastings at three boutique wineries and a gourmet lunch; and visit a cheese shop, chocolate and fudge factory, and vodka distillery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Go beyond the offerings of a typical wine tour and experience all the tantalizing tastes of the Hunter Valley. Nibble gourmet Belgian chocolate, sample top-shelf spirits at a distillery, and indulge in a rustic brewhouse lunch paired with craft beers. Of course there's plenty of time for wine, too, with cellar door tastings and lawn games at some of Australia's original vineyards. Leave the driving to a professional and enjoy a day in heritage wine country that seems a world away from the urban bustle of Sydney.

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.

The Hop Hunter Tour takes you on a day exploring three great craft breweries in the Hunter Valley and Includes transportation, lunch and plenty of fresh craft beer and cider!

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.

We provide bespoke tours of Australia’s world-renowned Hunter Valley wine country. There’s no set itinerary, everything can be tailored to ensure your visit to the Hunter is a memorable experience, for all the right reasons. Of course, you can leave everything up to us… let us surprise you. Our tours are private and exclusive, ideally suited to a couple, with a maximum of 4 people. We never combine groups, so no strangers. Your tour guide, Clive, is a wine lover with a deep love of the Hunter Valley. He has been coming to the Hunter Valley since the mid-eighties to visit cellar doors and attend wine functions. In 2009 he purchased a property in the valley (Lovedale), and moved there permanently in 2019. Clive loves conversation and is always happy to answer any questions you may have.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Newcastle’s history and favorite foods and drinks in one go on this small-group tour. Stroll the inner-city Newcastle East neighborhood to see sights such as the Customs House and visit three bars for tapas and drinks (own expense) recommended by your guide. As you eat, drink, and socialize; hear tales of Newcastle's convict escapees, historical music scene, and 1979 pub rock riot that you’d likely miss on your own.

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.

We stay with you the entire time and enjoy the day with you, making sure you are being looked after and this makes it a more personalised experience. It is our aim to ensure that you have a relaxing day.

Swann Transfers offers personalised vineyard tours around Hunter Valley. You get to choose what vineyards you want to see. With door to door services making it hassle free.

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.

Combine two blissful experiences, yoga and wine, in this experience in Newcastle. In this group activity, you’ll be treated to an hour of hatha yoga to get you all relaxed. After comes the indulgence, where you can sip wine and nibble on a cheese and fruit platter. It is a lovely way to treat yourself and combine two experiences.

Take a journey into the art of distillation with a distillery tour. You will enjoy a guided tasting at the distillery and get to try our No. 8 Dry Gin & Tonic. This tour explores ultra-modern distilling with next generation technology in a contemporary setting. Our distillery tasting bar offers our locally crafted spirits, cocktails, wine and beer with a seasonal food menu featuring local produce. Don't hesitate to join and explore our distillery and experience our unique spirits flavours with this amazing guided tasting.