Our coastal experiences are specifically designed to showcase the very best aspects of the breathtaking Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Coastline. Operating year-round our experiences highlight the marine life that inhabits the coastline, Aboriginal Heritage, geological formations including cliffs and sea caves, as well as unique destination attributes such as wrecks, islands and ships. Experiences range from sightseeing and whale watching though to nature walks and lunch tours around Lake Macquarie.
Experiences Departing from Newcastle
Adventure Tour
Explore the Lake Macquarie coastline!
CoastXP’s Adventure Tour is a premier offshore boating experience showcasing the magnificent Hunter coastline. Experience the breathtaking coastal scenery of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, with pods of resident dolphins, seabirds, turtles and other marine life. November to May each year.
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Whale Encounter Tour
Whale Watching in Newcastle!
The Encounter Tour is a premier whale watching experience aboard our custom-built adventure boat. The tour focuses closely on the annual Humpback Whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae) migration along the stunning Newcastle coastline each year between the months of May and November.
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Sunrise Whale Photography Experience
Nail Your Photography Goals!
CoastXP and Scott Harrison of Daily Salt Photography proudly bring you a unique opportunity to join our ‘Sunrise Whale Photography Experience’. This is a whale season experience like no other with other amateur and professional photographers aboard CoastXP's custom-built boat at sunrise!
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Lunch & Tasting Tour Package
Tour and Tasting with CoastXP and Earp Distilling Co
Earp Distilling Co and CoastXP have come together to bring guests a coastal experience like no other with our Lunch & Tasting Tour package. Join CoastXP on either an Adventure Tour (Nov – May) or Whale Encounter Tour (May – Nov) followed by a distillery tour, tasting and shared lunch at Earp Distilling Co, all at a packaged price.
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Ride and Fly Tour
See Newcastle from the air and water!
Aerologistics and CoastXP are offering a ‘Ride and Fly’ tour. With an unparalleled sightseeing helicopter ride combined with CoastXP’s adventure boat experiences; catch the breathtaking views of the Newcastle coastline from the air and the water.
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Ocean Explorer Tour
A fast, fun-filled offshore adventure!
The thrilling Ocean Explorer Tour is a fast-paced, fun-filled adventure along the stunning Lake Macquarie coastline. Cruise through the pristine waters of Swansea channel before zooming along the Lake Mac coast, past Moon Island Nature Reserve, discovering hidden sea caves and visiting Catherine Hill Bay.
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Whale Discovery Tour
Witness magnificent humpback whales up close!
The Whale Discovery Tour is a unique opportunity to observe whales migrating along the stunning Lake Macquarie coastline. Cruise through the pristine waters of Swansea Channel, before exploring the Lake Mac coastline in search of humpback whales.
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Lake Cruise & Nature Walk
Discover the beauty of Lake Mac and the Wangi Peninsula!
Step aboard CoastXP’s custom-built adventure boat for an all-inclusive lake cruise and guided nature walk overlooking the largest permanent saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. The experience involves an adventure boat tour of Lake Mac, a 2km guided bushwalking tour and a catered lunch.
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TINTA Lunch Tour Package
Tour and Dine with CoastXP and TINTA Belmont
TINTA Belmont and CoastXP have come together to bring guests a coastal experience like no other. Join CoastXP on either an Ocean Explorer Tour (Nov – May) or Whale Discovery Tour (May – Nov) followed by an incredible two-course lunch at TINTA Belmont, all at a packaged price.
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Trinity Point Dining Experience
Experience luxury dining in Lake Macquarie!
Experience luxury dining at Lake Macquarie’s waterfront restaurant at Trinity Point. 8 at Trinity Point restaurant and CoastXP offer a unique experience, combining modern contemporary dining with a scenic boat tour of Lake Macquarie.
Booking enquiryOur boat cruises and guided tours are fast, informative and fun!
All CoastXP experiences begin on board one of our two custom-built boats (Atmos or Hydro). Our boat cruises and tours are designed to immerse guests in nature and the stunning marine environment along the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline. Hear from an experienced wildlife guide about the coastline’s history, local geology, marine life and Aboriginal heritage. Got questions? – contact us.
