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Hunter Valley Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Guided Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Hunter Valley Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Guided Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(191) • 3K+ booked
From
RM 793.00
Port Stephens: Beach & Dune Tour with Sandboarding
Klook's choice
Outdoor & sports activities • From Port Stephens

Port Stephens: Beach & Dune Tour with Sandboarding

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(81) • 3K+ booked
From
RM 158.70
Newcastle Tandem Skydive Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • From Sydney

Newcastle Tandem Skydive Experience

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English guided
3-5 hrs
4.9 / 5
(120) • 1K+ booked
RM 1,055.25
Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle
Tours • From Newcastle

Boutique Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Newcastle

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English guided
Morning departure
RM 637.60
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise
Outdoor & sports activities • Newcastle

Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
RM 375.89
Foghorn Brewery Tour Newcastle
Tours • Newcastle

Foghorn Brewery Tour Newcastle

Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
RM 69.60
Newcastle Coastal and City Highlights Tour
Tours • From Newcastle

Newcastle Coastal and City Highlights Tour

Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
RM 245.60
Save RM 27.29
Port Stephens Day Tour from Newcastle
Tours • From Newcastle

Port Stephens Day Tour from Newcastle

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
RM 601.42
Save RM 66.83
Newcastle's True Crime Tour
Tours • Newcastle

Newcastle's True Crime Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(2)
From
RM 94.69
Hunter Valley Brewery Day Tour from Hunter Valley, Newcastle or Sydney
Tours • From Pokolbin

Hunter Valley Brewery Day Tour from Hunter Valley, Newcastle or Sydney

English guided
5-7 hrs
Free cancellation
100+ booked
RM 626.49
MANIAX Axe Throwing Experience in Newcastle
Indoor games • Newcastle

MANIAX Axe Throwing Experience in Newcastle

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
RM 161.49
Animal Lovers Boutique Day Tour
Tours • From Newcastle

Animal Lovers Boutique Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
RM 821.39

Hotels in Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Hotels • Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

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4.8 / 5
(771)
From
RM 505.87
RM 541.71
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Hotels • Newcastle

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 499.31
ibis Newcastle
Hotels • Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

Instant confirmation
3.7 / 5
(999)
From
RM 263.45
QT Newcastle
Hotels • Newcastle

QT Newcastle

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4.8 / 5
(522)
From
RM 668.41
The Grand Hotel Newcastle
Hotels • Newcastle

The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(934)
From
RM 337.21
Mercure Newcastle
Hotels • Newcastle

Mercure Newcastle

Instant confirmation
3.7 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 359.29
Crown on Darby
Hotels • Newcastle

Crown on Darby

Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(1.6K)
From
RM 400.15
RM 438.31
The Executive Inn
Hotels • Newcastle

The Executive Inn

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 555.66
The Gateway Inn
Hotels • Newcastle

The Gateway Inn

Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 577.22
The Lucky Hotel
Hotels • Newcastle

The Lucky Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 428.06
Mercure Charlestown
Hotels • Newcastle

Mercure Charlestown

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RM 494.48
The Albion Hotel
Hotels • Newcastle

The Albion Hotel

Instant confirmation
3.8 / 5
(565)
From
RM 298.51

Reviews of Newcastle activities

Klook User
2026-11-04 09:27:06
Fantastic 5.0
We had a fantastic day! Our tour guide, Drew, was both knowledgeable and funny. We absolutely loved the round trip transfer option from Sydney (it’s what made this tour standout to us from others), it was easy to get to the meet up/drop off location and we didn’t have to worry about how to get to and from Sydney to Hunter Valley. The quality of the wine and amount we had (plus the gin and vodka tasting) was really good. The cheese and chocolate pairings with the wine were really nice. Pizza/wine lunch was delicious (multiple pizzas ordered to share) I really enjoyed the chicken pizza and the pear salad (pictured). After our last winery stop we went kangaroo spotting which was fun. Thank you Drew and Dave’s Tours, this was really enjoyable, highly recommend!
Man *******
2026-09-18 22:49:27
Fantastic 5.0
The original tour was supposed to go to Newcastle, but we were only informed at 6:15 AM on the day of the tour that it was canceled. We were then offered to go to Wollongong for a skydive experience instead. The overall experience was quite good, but the original return time was 11:30 AM. However, we had to wait for everyone to finish their jumps, including those who joined later, so we didn't depart for Sydney until around 2:00 PM, arriving back in Sydney at approximately 4:00 PM. You should set aside a full day for this. You can also walk along the beach nearby, and the weather was nice, so it felt like visiting an extra place.
Klook User
2026-05-30 07:32:19
Fantastic 5.0
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the Hunter Valley wine tour with Newy Tour Co. Despite being the only two guests booked, Nathan made the experience feel personal, relaxed and incredibly enjoyable. He was friendly, knowledgeable and a great host throughout the day. The tour offered a perfect mix of wine tastings, spirits, food and wine pairings, finishing with a wonderful cheese and wine experience. The venues were thoughtfully selected, and every staff member we met was welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. From start to finish, the day exceeded our expectations and was one of the highlights of our visit. We highly recommend Newy Tour Co and will definitely book again the next time we’re in Newcastle. Thanks, Nathan, for an exceptional day!
Pan *********
2026-10-12 00:42:52
Fantastic 5.0
Good location, helpful and prompt response on service request, will stay again in the next visit to Newcastle hotel location: good cleanliness: clean service:good transport access:good

Newcastle at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

0 daysLast-minute
1 daysTypical
4 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 1 day ahead, so plans can be spontaneous; peak-period trips still benefit from earlier planning. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026  July 2026.

Quick facts about Newcastle

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1MYR = 0.36AUD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance urban exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Newcastle

What to do in Newcastle year-round

Newcastle’s top activities on Klook centre on Tours, followed by Indoor games and Outdoor & sports activities, and the city’s demand rhythm changes across the year. Klook booking data shows tours make up the largest share of bookings and broaden into busier months, while outdoor activities feed the summer lift in visitor interest. Use this to pick the kind of trip you want: choose lively months for events and outdoor options, or quieter months for relaxed sightseeing. All figures and patterns come from Klook booking data and reflect past bookings on the platform.

When to visit Newcastle

Klook booking data shows the city has clear ups and downs: some months draw higher demand while others are quieter. Prices for accommodation and experiences are driven by that same seasonality, so months with higher demand tend to show higher typical prices. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for quieter months; if you want a peak-season atmosphere and more activity, pick the busier months. For lower prices and smaller crowds, travel in quieter months; for peak atmosphere choose busier months.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Quieter than usual USD 68
February Quieter than usual USD 93
March Quieter than usual USD 100
April Quieter than usual USD 126
May Quieter than usual USD 170
June Quieter than usual USD 276

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Klook booking data

Where to stay in Newcastle

Klook booking data on hotel nightly prices shows Wallsend is typically the most affordable area with a typical nightly rate around USD 68, while Newcastle East sits at the priciest end with a typical nightly rate around USD 276. The typical gap between them is roughly 75%. Budget-conscious travellers or those seeking simpler, value-focused stays tend to favour the more affordable end; travellers wanting a more central or premium experience often choose pricier districts. These figures reflect past median nightly rates on Klook and help decide the trade-off between cost and style of stay.

Tips for travellers planning ahead

Across Klook bookings the typical lead time is short, with most travellers booking about 1 day ahead and the earliest planners around 4 days out. That means you can often book with flexibility a day or two before travel, though booking earlier helps in busier months when demand rises. Use Klook to reserve popular tours and activities in advance if you travel during busier periods, and keep an eye on Klook’s available dates to lock in times that suit your itinerary. These timings come from Klook booking data and reflect recent booking patterns.

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