Newcastle is Australia’s second oldest city and the northern neighbour to Sydney. Newcastle boasts a vibrant city centered around the industrial port, surrounded by stunning beaches and coastlines. A visit to Newcastle isn’t complete without a dip in the ocean baths, a coastal walk, some immersion in local history or watching the larger-than-life tankers sail into port.
Newcastle is also the gateway to NSW’s Hunter Region – world-renowned wine country for Semillon and Shiraz varietals and the birthplace of Australian wine. Some other nearby destinations to Newcastle include Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast.
More information is available at visitnewcastle.com.au.
Newcastle Cruise Schedule:
Cruise ship schedule is subject to change. Arrival and departure times may vary dependent on conditions and other shipping movements. Cruise ships enter the Port approximately one hour before they are due at the berth. On departure, cruise ships pass Nobby's Headland around 15 minutes after they have departed the berth.
See the link below for Newcastle Cruise ship arrivals:
Newcastle Harbour Cruise Schedule | Port Authority New South Wales (portauthoritynsw.com.au)
The wharf for berthing cruise ships is called the Channel Berth at Carrington. Sometimes other berths are used due to operational reasons but your cruise line will provide you any updates as required.
Channel Berth is the approved cruise berth within the Port.
The best viewing locations of cruise ships are along the harbour foreshore in Newcastle, Macquarie Pier, Horseshoe Beach or at Stockton.
No, Port of Newcastle is a working port and general public are not permitted to access the port without prior approval.
Only vehicles operating the ship’s Shore Excursion and or Shuttle Bus service are authorised to enter Port of Newcastle and access Channel Berth.
For anyone meeting a passenger off a cruise ship, arrangements should be made to rendezvous at Port of Newcastle’s Carrington Gate House on Bourke Street.
If you are a cruise passenger meeting family or friends or taking an independent tour, upon disembarking the ship you should take the shuttle bus and advise the driver that you need to get off at the Security Gate House.
If you are a cruise passenger taking an independent tour, upon disembarking the ship you should take the shuttle bus and advise the driver that you need to get off at the Security Gate House.