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Hunter River Discovery Cruise and Lunch - Half Day

For 1 person
1/2 day
Instant book
NVC003

Highlights

  • Take in the sights of the Newcastle foreshore and Kooragang wetlands
  • A delicious lunch and morning tea
  • Running commentary of the harbour history

Enjoy all the sights that the Newcastle foreshore and the Kooragang wetlands has to offer. On this cruise you will enjoy captains knowledgeable and historic commentary while you indulge in a devonshire morning tea on board and stop by the rivers edge for a delicious hot lunch.

What's included?

  • Half day harbour, river and wetlands cruise for one person
  • Devonshire morning tea
  • Hot lunch at The Junction Inn Hotel, Raymond Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee/ Biscuits
  • Captain's commentary, opening of the historic hexham bridge

Marvel at the ever changing landscape as you enjoy Devonshire morning tea on-route to The Junction Inn at Raymond Terrace, where you will stop over for a hot lunch on the river’s edge. Witness the opening of the historic Hexham lift span bridge and enjoy captains commentary for the duration of your cruise.

After lunch enjoy a light sweet on-route back to Newcastle.

Important information

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  • This experience lasts for approximately 5.5 to 6 hours
  • This cruise departs at at 10am every Sunday (tours do not operate in Jun, Jul, Aug and Oct)
  • Booking time will be confirmed by the experience provider
  • Special dietary needs can be accommodated for, please advise on booking
  • All Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

This is a public scheduled cruise which can hold up to 40 guests.

This cruise operates in all weather; rain, hail or shine

This experience takes place in Honeysuckle, Newcastle NSW

Reviews

4.5
51 reviews
5 stars 31
4 stars 14
3 stars 5
2 stars 1
1 star 0
Recommended

Hunter River Cruise

Margaret 24 May 2026

Friendly crew. Kept us informed on mishap with boat propeller hit a log. Crew also very helpful with passenger with disabilities.

Customer Experience

Hi Margaret, your feedback is valuable to us, and we're happy to know you had a great experience. Thanks for sharing!

25 May 2026

Recommended

River cruise was awesome

Jan 26 January 2026

The boat was comfortable and pleasant. Supplied morning tea and dessert was awesome

Customer Experience

Hi Jan, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your experience.

26 January 2026

Recommended

The harbour r/ River cruise was excellent

Peter 22 January 2026

Apart from losing power to the security door lock the day was 3xcellent. A pleasant cruise thru the busy shipping port of Newcastle. There was the raising of the road bridge so we could slip thru to our lunch at the pub at Raymond Terrace. It was an awesome place and the food was excellent. Did I mention the Devonshire tea on the way and the desert on the return trip? Both were great. We left at 1030 and returned at 1530.well worth the price.

Customer Experience

Hi Peter, it's great to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

26 January 2026

Recommended

Great day out

Marj 17 February 2025

We had a great day out great experience made even better with the jet boat races at Raymond Terrace. Scones and dessert very tasty, the only complaint was the hotel meal was not hot but they were very busy. Recommended trip for all ages.

Caitlyn

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18 February 2025

Recommended

Hunter River great tour

Judith 13 February 2025

We had a wonderful day seeing the Hunter River from on the river and seeing the Hexham Bridge go up.

Customer Experience

Hi Judith, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!

16 February 2025

Recommended

Hunter River Cruise.

Belinda 23 May 2024

It was a great day, delicious food and a very relaxing, enjoyable experience. Would recommend it, a great gift idea. 👍👏

Cassie

Hi Belinda, we’re delighted to hear about your positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

23 May 2024

Recommended

Cruise and lunch

Carol 5 May 2024

Lunch at Raymond Terrace was very rushed. Weather was dreadful but we did manage to go above when bridge was lifted at Hexham very exciting. Sat with a couple who were very good company.

Recommended

Informative Cruise not just for tourists

Kerry 17 March 2024

Great cruise for a lazy day. Even if you have diet restrictions they are very accommodating. Lunches at Raymond Terrace are great

Mya

Hi Kerry, thanks so much for your valuable feedback - We are so happy to see you enjoyed your Hunter River Discovery Cruise and Lunch.

17 March 2024

Recommended

Nova Cruise from Newcastle to Raymond Terrace

Suzanne 8 February 2024

We had a lovely day cruising on the Hunter River . The commentary along the way was very informative and a highlight was the opening of the Hexham Bridge for us to pass under. Lunch at the Junction Inn Raymond Terrace was good and the morning and afternoon tea on the boat was lovely. We have already recommended this cruise to others . A lovely way to spend a Sunday. 🤩

Recommended

Wonderful Day Of Discovery

Mike 4 February 2024

A very relaxing day motoring up the Hunter River with interesting and informative commentary culminating with a delicious lunch at a Raymond Terrace hotel and the trip back to Newcastle. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday.

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