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Whale Encounter Tour
Highlights
- Experience the annual Humpback whale migration along Newcastle's stunning coastline from May to November.
- Observe inquisitive Humpback whales up close, enhancing your understanding of these magnificent marine mammals.
- Encounter playful dolphins and New Zealand fur seals while exploring the vibrant marine ecosystem of Newcastle.
- Immerse yourself in a small group tour for a personalised adventure, ensuring an intimate connection with nature.
The Encounter Tour is a nature-based CoastXP immersion experience. The tour is a whale watching experience focusing closely on the annual Humpback whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae) migration along the stunning Newcastle coastline each year between the months of May and November.
Humpback whale numbers have been increasing at a rate of over 10% each year, with more than 35,000 individuals passing the coast each and every year. Humpback whales are some of the most inquisitive and interactive species out of all marine mammals, and these spectacular whales make exceptionally long journeys from the Antarctic to the warm safe waters south of the equator each year.
The Encounter Tour is much more than just a whale watching experience. In addition to watching the whales, each tour focuses on the stunning Newcastle coastline with the added chance of encountering dolphins and New Zealand fur seals.
CoastXP offers a uniquely immersive experience of Newcastle as a destination as well as getting to watch these fascinating marine mammals up close in their natural environment.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
CoastXP – Newcastle
CoastXP is the premier Hunter Coast adventure tourism company.
Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate both land and on-water adventure-based tours including coastal sightseeing, whale watching and guided hiking in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie showcasing the breathtaking hunter coastline.
Choose from being led by a wildlife guide or enjoy boarding their custom-built boat. Tours focus on the marine life that inhabits the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage, and unique destination landmarks including wrecks, cliffs, islands, sea caves and ships.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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