This welcoming beachside city boasts an intriguing maritime history along with beautiful coastline and diverse natural landscapes ranging from lush rainforests to preserved wetlands to coastal sand dunes. In addition to its celebrated beaches, the city’s unique ocean baths are among the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The most spectacular views of the beaches and harbor are found at Fort Scratchley Historic Site, where you can also learn about the city’s naval and mining history in the system of underground tunnels. For a taste of the local flavor, stroll down Darby Street and find great eateries and restaurants.
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The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
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Privat Tour Newcastle, Australia
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Shuttles to Town
Description
To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...
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Newcastle Highlights & Surroundings
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided orientation spin through Newcastle’s, seeing landmarks like the old Customs House and Christchurch Cathedral.
- Stop for a view of Fort Scratchley, built to repel the Russians but last firing its guns on a Japanese sub.
- Visit Blackbutt Reserve and see animals like Koala, Kangaroos and native birds.
- Spend free time in Morpeth, a riverside town in the country that ne...
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Flora, Fauna and Gardens
Highlights
- Spend time exploring two contrasting botanic landmarks, one all-Aussie, the other everything else.
- Meander the bush habitats at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, including eucalyptus field, wetlands, a palm garden and a garden of classic plants used by the Aboriginal people.
- Step into a world of theme plantings at Hunter Valley Gardens, including Chinese, Indian, Italian and Formal Gardens.<...
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Cheese and Wine of the Hunter Valley
Highlights
- Travel by coach from Newcastle into the rolling hills of Australia’s oldest wine-producing region.
- Enjoy tastings that provide a flavorful introduction to the wines and cheeses of Hunter Valley.
- Near Pokolbin, sample several preservative-free offerings from Hunter Valley Cheese Company.
- Visit Mistletoe Winery and Tulloch Winery, enjoying samples of the wide range of wines produce...
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Newcastle By Foot
Highlights
- Admire the historical landmarks on a leisurely guided walk through Newcastle.
- Recognize how the city has transformed from a penal colony into a cultural center.
- See the former Customs House and one of the first workplaces for convicts in Australia.
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Coastal Cruise of Newcastle
Highlights
- Hear about Newcastle’s rich maritime heritage while cruising along its southern shore.
- Pass a 19th-century lighthouse and the rusted remains of a ship that wrecked in 1904.
- See an oceanside swimming pool that convicts hand-carved out of sheer rock.
- Watch for surfers off Bar Beach and learn about Newcastle’s flourishing surf culture.
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The Hunter Valley By Air
Highlights
- Soar over Newcastle in a large-windowed helicopter that holds only three passengers.
- Enjoy the ultimate bird’s-eye view of the city and its naturally beautiful coast.
- Fly above the Hunter Valley, an incredibly fertile wine-producing region.
- Land at a cellar-door restaurant for a gourmet lunch served with Hunter Valley wine.
Shore excursions are not currently available for this filters selection. If new shore excursions are developed, they will be added to this page once complete