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Lake Macquarie Ocean Explorer Tour
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Lake Macquarie coastline while cruising through Swansea Channel's picturesque waters.
- Spot local marine life like dolphins and seals, enhancing your connection to this vibrant ecosystem.
- Discover the rich Aboriginal heritage and local geology, deepening your understanding of the region's history.
- Marvel at natural wonders like Moon Island Nature Reserve and Catherine Hill Bay during your 75-minute adventure.
Explore the beautiful Lake Macquarie coastline of New South Wales with this Ocean Explorer Tour. On this 75 minute voyage, see the picturesque Swansea Channel and some of the region’s most impressive natural wonders, including the Moon Island Nature Reserve, the sea caves at Caves Beach and Pinneys Headland, and the stunning Catherine Hill Bay. On your journey, make sure to keep an eye out for an array of local marine life such as dolphins, seals, turtles, penguins, sharks, and many species of seabirds. You’ll also get the opportunity to learn about the maritime and natural history, Aboriginal heritage, and local geology of this fascinating stretch of coastline.
Tour details
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Available from 19 November 2025 to 31 May 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
CoastXP – Lake Macquarie
CoastXP is the region’s premier adventure tourism company.
Founder and Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate a range of nature-based coastal and lake experiences including adventure boat tours, whale watching, guided bushwalking, and lunch tours.
CoastXP’s Lake Macquarie tours travel along the stunning shores and coastline of the lake itself and the region’s magnificent beaches. Choose to be led by an experienced wildlife guide, enjoy boarding one of CoastXP’s custom-built boats, or dine around the shores of Lake Mac.
Tours focus on the marine life that inhabits the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage, WWII and maritime history, and unique destination landmarks including cliffs, islands and sea caves.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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