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Historic Morpeth Cruise
Highlights
- Experience the opening of the Historic Hexham lift span bridge, capturing a unique moment in maritime history.
- Savour Devonshire morning tea while cruising, indulging in delightful flavours as you glide along the river.
- Explore Morpeth's charm with a 1.5-hour stopover, discovering local shops and dining options at your leisure.
- Enjoy a local produce tasting onboard, featuring Morpeth fudge and sourdough, enhancing your culinary journey.
Return cruise to Morpeth with Nova Cruises. An eight hour tour including a 1.5 hour stopover in Morpeth to explore, shop and dine. Includes an informative commentary by the captain. You will witness the opening of Historic Hexham lift span bridge, enjoy Devonshire morning tea en route to Morpeth, includes admission to Morpeth Museum, a Morpeth Heritage Walk guide booklet and township map, and a local produce tasting served onboard (Morpeth fudge and sourdough). Wine tasting for Inner City Wines with cheese and crackers on return.
Itinerary highlights
Morpeth Stopover
Tour details
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Single Available from 25 July 2025
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Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Nova Cruises – Newcastle and Hunter River
Nova Cruises is a locally owned and operated business. offering ocean, harbour and river cruises from right in the heart of Newcastle. Their vessels, ‘Bay Connections 1’ and ‘The Princess’, offer a wide range of scheduled cruises including Newcastle Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Lunch and Dinner Cruises, Hunter River Discovery Cruises, Bingo Cruises, and voyages to the historic inland shipping port of Morpeth and Raymond Terrace.
Nova Cruises also offers a range of exclusive cruises that allow private groups the opportunity to enjoy their private functions on the harbour or journey up the Hunter River to Raymond Terrace or Morpeth. Cruises for small groups, birthday parties, business functions, family functions, karaoke nights, or relaxing and exploring Newcastle Harbour with family and friends.
Nova Cruises now have wedding packages available to suit your individual needs. Call them now to receive a wedding brochure.
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