Adventure Boat Tours
& Whale Watching

Adventure Boat Tours
& Whale Watching

Adventure Boat Tours
& Whale Watching

Adventure Boat Tours
& Whale Watching

Tours operate daily, to view our tour schedule - click here.

Adventure boat tours & whale watching in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, NSW!

We specialise in nature-based boat cruises and whale watching in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Our guided tours begin aboard one of our two custom-built boats and are considered one of the top things to do in Newcastle. Experienced wildlife guides and vessel masters lead all of our experiences. The CoastXP team has an ingrained commitment to sustainability and the community and is an accredited quality and sustainable tourism business.

Depart from Newcastle

Depart from Lake Mac

Our adventure boat cruises and bushwalking experiences centre around coastal sightseeing, whale watching (May – Nov) and guided nature walks along the breathtaking Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline. The range of inshore and offshore eco-tours focus on the marine life inhabiting the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage, maritime history, and key destination landmarks such as cliffs, islands, sea caves and ships.

Whale Encounter Tour

Newcastle

Whale Discovery Tour

Lake Mac

Earp Lunch & Tasting Tour Package

Newcastle

TINTA Lunch Tour Package

Lake Mac

Trinity Point Dining Experience

Lake Mac

Adventure Tour

Newcastle

Ocean Explorer Tour

Lake Mac

Lake Cruise & Nature Walk

Lake Mac

Bespoke Tours

Newcastle/Lake Mac

Coastal Sightseeing, Guided Nature Walks & Whale Watching in Newcastle & Lake Mac

Our experiences share the best of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline year-round. Seasonality drives which tours are offered at what time. Newcastle whale watching tours and Lake Macquarie whale watching tours are offered throughout the cooler months of the year, while trips to Catherine Hill Bay , adventure boat rides and our lake cruises & nature walks through the Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are offered throughout the warmer months of the year. Our tours have been rated as one of the top 20 things to do in Newcastle by Australian Traveller!

Experiences

Our Tours

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Private Boat Charters

Group Tours

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We’re an award-winning local tourism business. Our experiences are one of a kind, with a mixture of fun, adventure and education along the way, as featured by Sydney Weekender and Time Out. Many guests over the years have been amazed by the incredible coastline we have in Newcastle, as well as the marine life we share on our tours, including whale and dolphin watching. Since launching in 2018, we’ve welcomed a range of guests from all around the world on our tours who love to explore the coastline with us – so what are you waiting for? Explore our adventure boat cruises and whale watching in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie!

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ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! We did the Adventure Tour along the coast from Newcastle down to Catherine Hill Bay, WOW! … Dominic and Troy were our crew today, they were fantastic! Informative, humorous, knowledgeable, friendly, polite.... We saw fur seals, dolphins, and a chunk of our fabulous coastline. … Great value for money, worth every cent.
Monika CTrip Advisor

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What an amazing adventure! We were worried that we may not see many whales, but the "all-girl" crew were so experienced that they spotted the tell tale signs. We enjoyed both the sightings and their commentary as we silently sat in awe of these majestic creatures as they glided past.
Gayle MGoogle

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It was the most amazing experience out amongst the whales. The staff were so friendly & knowledgeable & certainly knew what they were doing to find the whales. Cannot recommend CoastXP highly enough!
Michelle MTrip Advisor

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Had a fantastic experience on the CoastXP today. Dom was an exceptional host and we certainly had an interesting history lesson as well as a fabulous fun time going along the coast. Highly recommend this trip to everyone!
Liz MFacebook

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Had a fantastic day today on the Nature Walk cruise on Lake Macquarie. Paced really well. Fun exploration of the lake. Great bushwalk for about an hour. There are a few steps but not too challenging. Lovely picnic rug and lunch provided. Good value for an excellent day.
Carol RGoogle

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The day we booked and service around booking was excellent. The small group I was in had high expectations. A deep historical context of landmarks both colonial and indigenous was incredibly well delivered. Veteran guides. Respectful of the animals yet appreciative of the shared special experience.
Danny HTrip Advisor

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We went on the whale watching tour with Dom and couldn’t have been more impressed. From the booking process through to returning safely to the mooring, everything was professional, well organised and enjoyable.
Daniel BTrip Advisor