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Whale Watching Discovery Tour from Lake Macquarie
Highlights
- Witness humpback whales breaching off Lake Macquarie's stunning coast for an unforgettable marine spectacle.
- Depart from Chalmers Street Jetty on a custom-built vessel designed for optimal viewing and comfort.
- Learn about the incredible 10,000-kilometre migratory journey of humpback whales from accredited guides.
- Spot local marine life like long-nosed fur seals and common dolphins during your enriching tour experience.
Witness the breathtaking sight of humpback whales breaching off Lake Macquarie’s stunning coast aboard the only dedicated whale-watching vessel in the area. You will depart from Chalmers Street Jetty near Swansea Bridge onboard a custom-built boat that offers shelter and optimal water-level viewing of marine life. Learn from an accredited guide about humpback whales and their migratory journey spanning 10,000 kilometres return from Antarctica to Tropical North Queensland. You might even spot other local marine life along the way such as long-nosed fur seals and common dolphins.
Tour details
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Available from 24 May 2026 to 9 November 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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