The best family-friendly activities in Newcastle for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures...
$34.48

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...
$100.34

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...
$100.31

Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise
Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs. Departing from May to November...
$65.03

Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour
Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the...
$26.02

See the best of Newcastle in three hours aboard our comfortable mini-van. With a small group and a locals' route, you'll take in the coastline,...
$75.62

3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well...
$67.85

Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise
NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle's longest running most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3 Hour ocean voyage and...
$72.09

Experience sailing on our boutique Catamaran. We keep numbers to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Our trained snorkel guides will be in the...
$75.31

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as we cruise the working port and picturesque foreshore. See the harbours coal loading facilities, tug...
$65.03

Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting with a dedicated member of our staff. Wine tasting are conducted on the wrap around balcony overlooking the vineyard...
$23.20

Enjoy a professional wine tasting with a dedicated member of our staff, followed by a satisfying Ploughman's lunch and relax on the balcony overlooking the...
$33.78

Escape the city and explore Australia’s countryside on our immersive day tour from Newcastle. Discover the charm of historic towns like Morpeth and Dungog, where...
$180.52

Award-Winning Boutique Winery: Taste hand-crafted wines from Cael’s Gate, proudly made with minimal intervention and sourced from premium vineyards in Hunter Valley and beyond Triple...
$30.25

You will have the opportunity to: • Sit in a real fighter jet • Explore the many weapons, radars, ejection seats and artifacts on display...
$15.06

