Top Newcastle Nature and Wildlife

Hunter Valley Tours takes you on an adventure through the Hunter Valley, Australia. You will learn about our Australian animals, meet an Australian wombat, say hello to an Australian Kangaroo, lookout for cute Koalas in a gum tree, spot a real-life Australian outback Dingo. Meet a true-to-life Tasmanian Devil. See and hear the unique calls of Australian Birds Jabiru, Emu, Sulpha Crested Cockatoo, Galah, Kookaburra’s. See and get up close to Australian animals. We travel into the vineyards of the Hunter Valley wine region to immerse our love for fine food with lunch at an award-winning restaurant in the vineyards. You will walk through a real Hunter Valley working vineyard, learn interesting facts of behind the scenes workings of viticulture and winemaking in the Hunter Valley Enjoy exclusive intimate V.I.P wine tasting experience in amazingly designed cellar doors steeped with the history of the past through to modern architecturally designed cellar doors.

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.

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.