Newcastle to be linked to Port Stephens from next weekend, with a proposed extension to Sydney later in the year. FOR the first time in more than 100 years, Newcastle and Port Stephens will be linked by sea via Moonshadow Cruises’ new catamaran, Moonshadow VI. A ferry service from Newcastle...
Newcastle to be linked to
Port Stephens from next
weekend, with a proposed
extension to Sydney later in
the year.
FOR the first time in more than 100
years, Newcastle and Port Stephens will
be linked by sea via Moonshadow Cruises’
new catamaran, Moonshadow VI.
A ferry service from Newcastle to
Sydney is also expected to commence
later this year.
The new 3.5-hour scenic tourist cruise along
the NSW north coast will showcase the
region’s waterways, wildlife, and landmarks
such as Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands,
Fingal Lighthouse, Stockton Bight and
Newcastle Harbour.
For a full day out, passengers can disembark
at Lee Wharf on Newcastle’s waterfront and
return by coach to Nelson Bay Marina.
The 100-foot Moonshadow VI, purchased by
the company last month, has full walkaround
decks, air-conditioned indoor areas and a
licensed bar serving drinks and snacks.
To launch the new route, Moonshadow is
offering a ‘bring a friend for free’ deal on the
first cruise on Sunday 17 Feb – passengers
travelling in either direction can buy one fullpriced
ticket and receive a complimentary
ticket of equal or lesser value.
Cruises run on the first and third Sundays of
each month from December to May, departing
Nelson Bay at 8am and Newcastle at 12.30pm.
Fares start at $45 (child); $99 (adult), $90
New Newcastle to Sydney sea route?
(seniors/students); $242 family (two adults,
two kids).
Specialising in dolphin and whale watching,
Moonshadow Cruises was the winner of the
2012 NSW Tourism Awards for Best Major Tour
Operator and has the longest-running and
largest vessels in Port Stephens and Newcastle.
For details, see www.moonshadow.com.au.
