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News and stories from Newy Tour Co.

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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Newy Tour Co was named Best New Visitor Economy Business at the 2024 NTIG Awards, with founder Keira Bourke also taking out Emerging Hospitality & Tourism Leader. Here's what the awards meant for Newcastle's growing visitor economy....