Northern Explorer Tour
Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Central Coast
Day 1
Departing from Sydney on Friday morning (Saturday departure for the holiday weekend on the 9th of June) we stop for morning coffee at the beautiful Hawkesbury River before visiting a few of the smaller and more picturesque wineries in the Hunter Valley and not forgetting the “smelly cheese shop”.
We then continue on via the viewpoint over the valley from Sugarloaf Mountain to our base for the next 2 nights in Newcastle, Australia second oldest city and nominated in Lonely Planet's "Top 10 Citys in the world to live" 2010. On our first evening we have a cook up together, usually a beach barbeque (weather permitting then maybe head for a drink at one of the cities vibrant pubs.
Day 2
An action packed day in the Port Stephens area including a dolphin spotting trip with 99% dolphin sightings and an opportunity to swim with them, a walk up to the stunning Tomaree lookout, Some four wheel driving to "Tin City" and sand dune boarding on the largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere on NSW’’s longest beach Stockton (32KM).
Then maybe a snorkel at Sanctuary Cove or a visit to Murray’s micro-brewery before we return to Newcastle for dinner and maybe a drink.
Day 3
On the morning of day 3 (Sunday) you have some free time in Newcastle to explore some of the city’s arts and craft shops, have a leisurely coffee or brunch and appreciate some of the beautiful federation architecture or perhaps walk along its newly regenerated waterfront area on the Hunter River, Honeysuckle Drive.
On our return journey to Sydney we make a stop at Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest saltwater lake and go for walk to the viewpoint overlooking Palm beach from the Central Coat. We usually arrive back in Sydney around 6.00p.m after a memorable weekend and possibly having made some new friends.
Cost $330 Adult. $300 student or anyone booking both trips. (Student must hold a valid student card) Departs Every Friday 9.30a.m from Rawson Place near Central Station.