Welcome to the Newy Tour Co. blog. This is where we share what we love about Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the wider Hunter region. Wineries worth a detour, the best time to spot whales off Port Stephens, day trip itineraries from Newcastle, behind the scenes notes from our award-winning small group tours, and travel ideas for visitors planning a trip to the NSW coast.
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You asked, and we listened. So many of our guests already staying in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country told us the same thing: they loved our award-winning Hunter Valley wine tour, but they didn't want to be picked up in Newcastle when they...
The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region, two and a half hours up the M1 from Sydney. But here is the honest truth: trying to do a Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney as a same-day round trip is exhausting, and you miss the...
Newcastle sits a comfortable two and a half hours up the coast from Sydney, and it remains one of the most underrated day trip destinations in New South Wales. Sand, surf, harbour history, a celebrated food scene, and street art that has made national press,...
We are thrilled to share that Newy Tour Co. has been named the winner of Best Tourism Experience at the 2026 NTIG Awards, the annual celebration of excellence hosted by the Newcastle Tourism Industry Group. The category was sponsored by Newcastle Airport, and to be...
At Newy Tour Co, we believe that showcasing our region goes hand in hand with protecting the wildlife that makes Australia so special. We're proud to have donated two tickets to our Discover Newcastle Tour to support Aussie Ark as part of the Strong Start...
Newy Tour Co featured on JAPANKART, introducing Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens tours to Japanese travellers seeking authentic Australian experiences....