Top Newcastle Outdoor Activities

Take a jacket, it might be warm, even hot onshore but out in the wind you cool down quickly. They do have jackets and blankets to use if you forget. I would also take sea sickness tablets, again they provide them. We had several whale sightings and also saw dolphins and seals. Great trip.

Fantastic trip and a very friendly and warm crew with Karen and Frank. We were very lucky with many whales and dolphins.

My entire experience was wonderful, from booking to comms preparing me for my day and the tour itself. The tour was well planned and an incredible day of experiences. Nathan was engaging and knowledgeable, and a wonderful host for our small group. I also really appreciated not needing to plan for transport to link all of the experiences together. I'd absolutely recommend Newy Tour Co! You'll be glad you chose them!

Absolutely one of the wildest and most unforgettable experiences of our Australia trip.We were originally supposed to skydive in Wollongong, but our jump day was cancelled due to wind conditions. While disappointing at first, the team handled the rescheduling professionally and safety was clearly the priority, which honestly made us feel even more comfortable going through with the experience.During the rescheduling process we ended up switching to the Newcastle location — and it turned out incredible. The staff and instructors were energetic, reassuring, and made the entire experience feel exciting rather than intimidating.The flight up the coastline alone was unreal, but stepping out of the plane at 15,000 feet over the beaches and ocean is something I’ll never forget. The freefall was pure adrenaline and the views during the parachute descent were absolutely insane.The photo/video package was 100% worth it because there’s honestly no way to fully describe the experience afterward without seeing it again.For anyone visiting Australia and considering skydiving: do it. It ended up being one of the biggest highlights of the entire trip. I also thoroughly enjoyed chatting with our shuttle driver, I forgot his name, but after showing him our Great White Shark cage dive experience earlier in the trip in Port Lincoln, he mentioned how he worked on the documentary film, “Blue Water, White Death” in 1971 which came out before Jaws which was such a fascinating detail to learn. Definitely check out this company for your next skydive in Australia regardless of the location you jump from!

Had an absolute blast definitely coming back and doing it again next time definitely gonna keep my mouth closed

Trip to Port Stephens inc Dolphin Cruise was fantastic! Nathan picked my daughter and I up and his friendly energy was great all day. He shares his knowledge of Newcastle, love of nature and hiking and environment issues easily. He was also safety conscious making sure we had seat belts on each time before driving. The lunch and timing or each activity was perfectly balanced giving just enough time at each location. I'd highly recommend Newy Tours!

Nathan is a great guide to introduce both the city and country-like Newcastle. The arrangement is smooth and we enjoyed the trip very much!

Excellent day! We discovered another aspect of life in Australia. Very authentic, with the explanations of a farm owner and a bbq at home, we also visited small towns, closer to local life and its inhabitants. The guide is great, answers all questions and is very attentive. It is definitely worth it!

Very nice day out in Port Stephens. Informative and relaxing trip. Our guide was well-prepared, flexible, kind and helpful. Great views on the morning hike, relaxing cruise and beach visit, great coffee and gelato at the farm. Thank you, we recommend this trip when visiting Newcastle.

Everything are just amazing , having great time sail around bays with dolphins, and lots of well-knowing quuute wild animals zoo , we can even pet them!! Not only behind the line! Thanks to your guy Nathan! His kindness and passion makes everything even better! If you looking for some place or time to getaway from city , this is the way, easy ,simply, nothing fancy just nature .

Had a day tour with Mom and sister who's first time visiting Australia. Nathan been very nice and patience to organise the trip for us. We are very happy and highly recommend.

AWSOME !! Really nice host, on time pick up, quality vehicle, action packed day as advertised and promoted. Highly recommend !

Keira was an amazing and professional host on our tour from Newcastle to Port Stephens! Her passion and genuine enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge made our journey truly memorable. Keira's wealth of information about the area and personal touch added so much to the tour. The day trip was well-organized, covering all the spots on the itinerary, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each location. I highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic experience!!! Very relaxed and entertaining. The boat comes well equipped with blankets, coffee, everything you need. Interesting tour guides who are extremely familiar with the ocean!

Excellent experience! Very friendly crew and very good commentary showing a in depth knowledge of the Port Stephens history and its marine life! We experience dolphins and whales!! Amazing!!

A great experience! We were picked up in a minibus from central Sydney and driven straight to the drop zone (with a comfort break on the way). Once there, the check-in process was very smooth and we were harnessed up and ready to jump within about 30 minutes. Very minimal standing around (and even then it's still fun to watch the plane taking off and people parachuting back down while you wait). The team are all friendly and make sure you know what to expect, they're all professionals who have been in the business for years and you can't help but feel safe in their care. The drop zone itself is absolutely stunning, with the sea on one side and inlets on the other. We were incredibly lucky to have mostly clear skies, which meant the views were spectacular. The only slight downside was my husband's tandem master's camera - his photos are very fish-eyed! But other than that, absolutely can't fault the set-up. The only thing to really be aware of is that there is very limited food available, just a small coffee shack or a vending machine, so bring food if you think you'll need it.Once everyone has jumped, the minibus is ready to whisk you back to the city - all in all we were back in just over 6 hours.