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Hunter River Discovery Cruise and Lunch - Half Day

• 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.

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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.

Session Length

• 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

Important Information

• Special dietary needs can be accommodated for, please advise on booking
• All Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation

• 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

Numbers on the Day

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

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Kimberley Cruises – Adventure by day, luxury by night

We specialise in small group adventure cruising along the stunning Western Australian coast. With a maximum of 12 guests on board our luxury vessels Diversity II & III, you’ll have a Kimberley Coast cruising experience of a lifetime.

Kimberley Cruises

We specialise in small group adventure cruising along the stunning Western Australian coast. With a maximum of 12 guests on board our two luxury vessels, you’ll have a Kimberley Coast cruising experience of a lifetime.

Immerse yourself in a land like no other –  The Kimberley Coast . 

 An enchanting mix of spectacular gorges, thundering waterfalls, ancient archaeological sites, serene swimming holes, and exhilarating fishing expeditions.

We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, energetic Kimberley cruise company with a thirst for adventure.

Previously only experienced by a privileged few, Diversity Charters now offers an affordable way to cruise the Kimberley Coast without compromising on luxury.

All of our vessels are contemporary and comfortable and all feature panoramic windows and ensuites in all cabins.

Our small boat Kimberley cruises range from 6 to 14 days and are exceptional value. 

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The newest addition to the fleet,  Diversity III’s elegant interior exudes comfort and relaxation.  The generous 87 foot catamaran, enjoyed by a maximum of only 12 guests provides ample space to enjoy the Kimberley.  Cabins are spacious, all feature large windows and ensuites.  After a big day on the water, there is nothing better than enjoying a beverage on the sun deck as the Kimberley landscape passes by.

DIVERSITY II

This sleek and contemporary 67 foot catamaran accommodates a maxiumum of 12 guests. The twin hull design provides wide spacious areas to relax and unwind, yet is small enough to access the most secluded anchorages.

After a day of adventure out on the water, MV Diversity II transforms into a space where you can relax and retreat.  Chill out with a cocktail in our lounge or soak in the sunset on the deck as our chef prepares a delicious gourmet dinner. Diversity II has been extensively refurbished with every cabin now featuring an ensuite bathroom

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Experience The Kimberley by sea in one direction and by air in the other. This fabulous package cruises from Broome to the Hunter River region and includes a thrilling helicopter flight over the spectacular Mitchell Falls and a scenic plane flight between the Mitchell Plateau and Broome.

What's included

• Transfer between Broome and Broome Port
• 11 nights aboard the Discovery One
• Helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls
• Light plane flight between Mitchell Plateau and Broome
• DRIVING OPTION: You can safely store your vehicles in the Broome Caravan Park in Wattle Drive for the duration of the cruise. The shuttle will pick you up from here.

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Experience The Kimberley by air and then explore by sea. This fabulous package includes a thrilling helicopter flight over the spectacular Mitchell Plateau and a scenic light air flight between the Mitchell Plateau and Broome. This package starts from and returns to Derby and Broome.  

Something Extra…

This itinerary lists all the places you can reasonably expect to visit on your cruise between the Hunter River and Derby. It is likely, however, that there will be additional places of interest visited on the actual cruise, time and tides allowing, which is why we prefer not to give you a day by day itinerary. The Captain aims to maximise the cruising experience for all passengers, so he will decide when and where he will take you during your 12 nights on the Kimberley coast. In this sense, every cruise is a little different and each passenger’s experience unique.

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Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise

Departs Every Sunday @ 12 noon (2.5hrs) (Additional Saturday Cruise Nov-Apr)

Boarding at Lee Wharf Pontoon, No 3 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle (Western side of former maritime museum/HOPE wine bar)

Adults $70 - Concession $65 - Child (up to 17yrs) $45 - Family (2Ad 2Ch up to 17yrs) $199

Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as we cruise the worlds largest coal export port and one of the most diverse regional ports in Australia. Discover Newcastle's renewed picturesque foreshore, venture to the mouth of the Kooragang wetlands, and see the ports coal loading facilities, tug boats and big ships up-close.

Indulge in our freshly prepared buffet lunch, enjoy a selection of light sweets for dessert with complimentary tea & coffee or select from a full range of drinks available from our fully licensed bar.

Fresh Australian caught prawns with lemon and dipping sauces (GF) Double smoked leg ham hand carved from the bone (GF) Seasoned roast chicken

Accompaniments

Sweet potato & cauliflower Moroccan cous cous (V) Australian potato salad (GF,Vegetarian) Garden green leaf salad (GF,V) Deluxe coleslaw salad (GF,V) Freshly baked bread roll (V,GF by prior request)

GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegan

Indulge in one of our selections of light sweets featuring Choc lava cake, Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, or Orange and almond flan. (DF,V,GF by prior request)

Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Biscuits

(Indicative menu only. Items subject to change at any time without notice)

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