Top Activities on the Ground in Newcastle

Experience a taste of the real Newcastle on this half-day small-group tour on custom-painted “Newy” bicycles. Starting at Nobbys Beach, head into the city, passing by The Station and Queens Wharf and checking out street art you might otherwise have missed along the way. Then, make for the up-and-coming suburbs most travelers miss, where you’ll sample local food and drinks and discover all the things that make Newcastle special thanks to your local guide.

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.

Tomaree Coastal Adventure's friendly, experienced & professional guides will show you the pristine waters, endless sandy beaches, coastal forests, wetlands and rolling dunes in more remote areas of this stunning park.

Play real golf on courses from around the world, you simply hit a regular golf ball into the large screen on which a hi-tech video projector displays the high resolution image of the selected course. The picture changes automatically depending on the length and position of your shot. Once the ball has hit the screen, a simulated ball flight takes over showing exactly where your ball flies through a sophisticated ball-flight measurement system as you play shot after shot. It's just like playing real golf but indoors! Private golf lessons are available from a qualified golf instructor within the airconditioned and licensed venue.

Tomaree Coastal Adventure's friendly, experienced & professional guides will show you the pristine waters, endless sandy beaches, coastal forests, wetlands and rolling dunes in more remote areas of this stunning park.

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.

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.

Just a short drive from Port Stephens, take a 1.5-hour quad bike tour that includes a sand boarding experience and an introduction to local Aboriginal culture. Ride the quad bike and go sand boarding at the Worimi Sand Dunes, the largest coastal sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. From the top the high dunes, take in panoramic views and learn about the traditional occupants of this land on the north coast of New South Wales.