OCT 2018

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

www.novacruises.com.au

PH 0400 381 787

CRUISINGNEWCASTLE & THE HUNTER

Whale Watching & Sight Seeing

Morpeth & Hunter River Cruises

Lunch & Dinner CruisesPrivate Charters

Weddings & Events

Newcastle Whale Watch Cruises (2.5-3hr)NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle’s longest running and most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3hr ocean voyage and witness the amazing migration of over 25,000 Humpback whales passing Newcastle’s scenic coastline.

TOUR• Chance to see huge pods of playful oceanic dolphins,

sea birds, seals, penguins, sharks and much more…• Includes bonus harbour and outer beach cruise• Complimentary morning or afternoon tea• Informative commentary & free fact sheets• Licensed bar & snack food available onboard• Fully heated and airconditioned• Indoor and outdoor viewing areas• Best value whale cruise in the Hunter!

DEPARTURES• 10am Wed, Sat & Sun (Late May – End of October)

(1:30pm departure subject to demand)

• Everyday during School & Public Holidays

Adults $65, Concession $60, *Child $35, Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $165

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Historic Morpeth Cruise (8hrs) Morpeth, situated on the banks of the Hunter River, was once the gateway to inland Australia and one of the busiest trade ports in NSW. Today you can re-live the historic voyage from Newcastle to Morpeth in modern day style and comfort with NOVA Cruises.TOUR• 8 hour tour including return cruise to Morpeth

and a 1.5 - 2hr stop to explore, shop and dine• Devonshire morning tea served en-route• Opening of Historic Hexham lift span bridge• Local produce tasting of fudge & sourdough

on route to Morpeth• Admission to Morpeth Museum (when open) • Morpeth heritage walk guide booklet & township map• Informative commentary• Complimentary tea, coffee, & biscuits• Inner City Winemakers wine tasting plus cheese &

crackers on return trip• Licensed bar & snack food availableDEPARTURES 2018• Oct 26 • Nov 10, 24 • Dec 8DEPARTURES 2019• Jan 10, 24 • Feb 7, 21, 23 • Mar 7, 9, 23 • Apr 6, 20 • May 8, 22 • Jun 6, 20 • Jul 5 • Aug 2, 17 • Sep 15, 18 • Oct 17, 31 • Nov 14, 16, 30 • Dec 12, 14DEPARTURES 2020• Jan 11, 25 • Feb 8, 22 • Mar 12, 26, 28 • Apr 10, 11, 25 • May 9, 23 • Jul 23 • Aug 6, 21, 22 • Sep 5, 20 • Oct 16 • Nov 5, 19 • Dec 3,17Note: Our vessel stops at the Morpeth Public Jetty and Boat Ramp Approx 200m inclining walk to Swan St Morpeth. Enquire about one-way options.

Adults $89, Concession $84, *Child $54 *Child up to 17yrs

Hunter River Discovery Cruise (5.5hrs)Marvel at the dramatically changing landscape on our return journey from the city hustle along Newcastle’s foreshore, through the Kooragang Wetlands and upstream on the Hunter River to the Junction Inn Hotel at Raymond Terrace.

TOUR• 5.5 hour tour including 1-1.5 hour lunch stop

at the “Junction Inn Hotel”• Devonshire morning tea served en-route• Opening of Historic Hexham lift span bridge• Select from a range of meals included in your package

including a hot roast with vegetables, fish and chips, chicken schnitzel & salad, or a Caesar salad served at the “Junction Inn Hotel” Raymond Terrace

• Informative commentary• Complimentary tea, coffee, & biscuits• Enjoy a light sweet after lunch with a range of Individual

Petit fours on offer• Licensed bar & snack food availableNote: Our vessel stops at the Raymond Terrace Public Jetty. Approx 50m walk, with a few steps from the Junction Inn Hotel.

DEPARTURES• 10am Sundays (Nov - May)Adults $74, Concession $69, *Child $49 Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $197 *Child up to 17yrs

Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise (3hrs) Cruise, dine and dance aboard our vessel ‘THE PRINCESS’ whilst taking in the stunning back drop of Newcastle harbour by night. Enjoy appetisers on arrival, followed by a hot buffet meal and desserts prepared by our onboard Chef accompanied by live entertainment from our guitar soloist or pianist on our baby grand.

ON ARRIVAL• Tempting appetiser platter with a selection of kalamata

olives, marinated feta, sun dried tomatoes, hummus & guacamole dips, water crackers and wafers.

BUFFET & DESSERT• King Prawns with lemon wedges and aioli dipping sauce • Rosemary & garlic roasted beef sliced with pan jus • Seafood marinara served with basmati rice• Chicken scaloppini – sliced breast served with a field

mushroom & white wine sauce • Selection of seasonal steamed vegetables• Mediterranean spiced cous cous• Hot potato au gratin• Fresh garden green leaf salad

with strawberry dressing • Pasta with olives & fresh basil • Green beans and pesto• Tomato and bocconcini salad• Freshly baked dinner roll• Indulge in a selection of tempting cakes, tarts or flans.

DEPARTURES• Saturday evenings 6pm (#7pm during daylight savings)

Additional cruises Friday evenings during Nov/Dec.

Adults $79, Concession $74, *Child $45 *Child up to 17yrs

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HEXHAM BRIDGEConstruction commenced in 1945 and completed in 1952. The center span of the Bridge opens to

100 foot to allow for over height vessels.

DUCKENFIELD Endeavour Rowing Club. Established in 1990 and regularly used by Hunter Valley Grammer School,

Newcastle Uni and Maitland Grossman School.

WHERE DOES THE HUNTER RIVER START?The Hunter River begins as a series of small

pools of water bubbling up out of the ground from springs in the NSW Barrington Tops.

From the springs three small creeks are formed called the First, Second and Third Hunter. The creeks join to form the Hunter

River which travels 470Km from the Barrington Tops through the Hunter Valley

to the Port of Newcastle and into the ocean.

HINTONDue to the close proximity of the

Hunter and Paterson Rivers and the low elevation of surrounding ground, the town is often isolated for a number of

days during periods of exceptionally high rainfall. Most recently this happened in March 2000, June 2007 & March 2013.

PATERSONIn its heyday Paterson had four stores, five hotels,

two shipyards, a sawmill, a tannery, four blacksmiths, two butchers, a bakery and a boarding school for girls.

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local Aboriginal language. The Tomago Sandbeds is an underground water

source that provides about 20 % of the lower Hunter’s drinking water.

STOCKTON BRIDGEOpened in 1971. At a height of 30 metres the Stockton Bridge is an impressive gateway to the

Kooragang Wetlands.

TASMAN SEANOVA Cruises offers

Whale Watching Cruises from Newcastle

June until end of October with a 97% sighting rate..

KOORAGANG CITY FARM

Manages 150 hectares which includes wetlands,

protected riverbanks, wildlife corridors, gardens, an orchard and 90 hectares

of managed pasture.

JUNCTION INN HOTELFirst opened in 1836 and is NSW’s second oldest

continuously licensed Hotel. A great place to stop for lunch on our Hunter River Discovery Cruise.

DEVIL’S ELBOWA sudden bend on the river and the sight of a collision

between a 170t steamer “SV HUNTER” and an 18t cutter in 1857, £400 was sought in compensation by the cutter vessel.

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon (2.5hrs)Take in the sights of the vibrant and ever changing foreshore of Newcastle Harbour and the activity within the working shipping port. See the harbours coal loading facilities, tug boats and cargo ships up-close as you indulge in our buffet lunch freshly prepared on-board.

BUFFET & DESSERT• Double smoked leg ham carved off the bone • Seasoned roasted chicken • Fresh local king prawns with lemon and dipping sauces• Pesto pasta salad with almond nibs and sundried tomato• Green leaf salad with balsamic dressing • Cous Cous with roasted pumpkin, feta,

almonds & cranberries • Creamy potato salad & Greek salad• Freshly baked dinner roll• Enjoy a light dessert with a range of Individual Petit foursDEPARTURES• 12 noon every SundayLunch Cruise Adults $59, Concession $54, *Child $37Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $155Cruise Only Adults $36, Concession $31, *Child $17Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $89 *Child up to 17yrs

Bingo Afloat (3hrs)Join us for a delightful lunch and an entertaining day of bingo, trivia and lots of fun aboard our vessel “The Princess”!Indulge in Devonshire morning tea, a plated lunch and desserts whilst enjoying your Captain’s narration of sights along the way and a fun game of bingo with prizes for lucky winners!

TOUR• Devonshire morning tea• Plated lunch• Petit Fours desserts• Games of bingo & trivia• Prize giveaways• Captains commentary• Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits• Licensed bar & snack food availableDEPARTURES• 11am the first Wednesday of each Month• Additional dates available for group bookingsAdults $54, Concession $49, *Child $35Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $143 *Child up to 17yrs

Christmas in JULY & Christmas Luncheons (3hrs)Come and experience all the fun and joy of Christmas this year with the crew at NOVA Cruises. These cruises are so much fun we can’t wait until Christmas every year so join us for Christmas in July as well!Escape the summer heat or winter chill in fully air-conditioned comfort aboard “The Princess” and enjoy a scrumptious Christmas themed lunch, live entertainment, Christmas carols, bon bons & more!LUNCH & DESSERT• Roast turkey breast with whole cranberry sauce• Honey glazed smoked ham with traditional gravy• Potato bake in winter / Creamy potato salad in summer• Seasonal steamed vegetables in winter / seasonal

salad bar in summer• Fresh baked dinner roll with butter portion• Hot fruit mince tart, brandy custard, cherry & sugar dusting

DEPARTURES• 11am every Wed / Thur during July• 11am every Wed / Thur / Sat during DecemberAdults $63, Concession $59, *Child $40 Family 2 Adults & 2 *Children $166 *Child up to 17yrs

• CD / DVD / 55 inch Smart TV • Grand Piano • PA Entertainment System • Newly Refurbished Interior • Dance Floor • Air Conditioned

• Tabled seating for up to 100 guests on single level • Alfresco upper sundeck for 80 guests • Full size modern restrooms • Licensed Bar

NOVA Cruises vessel “The Princess” is a purpose built 28.5m glasshouse function vessel. Based on the long, sleek and elegant design of European river cruisers, “The Princess” offers extensive viewing windows for sightseeing and an expansive interior. It has two levels consisting of a main saloon which features a forward Captain’s lounge, grand piano, licensed bar, galley, restrooms and spiral staircase to the upper alfresco deck.

LICENSED TO CARRY 216 SEATED DINING 100 - INFORMAL DINING 120

M.V. “THE PRINCESS”

• CD / DVD / TV Screens • PA Entertainment System • Newly Refurbished Interior • Air Conditioned • Modern Restrooms

• Tabled seating for up to 40 guests on single level • Alfresco upper sundeck for 20 guests • Licensed Bar

LICENSED TO CARRY 60 SEATED DINING 40 - INFORMAL DINING 50

NOVA Cruises vessel “Bay Connections 1” is a 16 metre catamaran and is perfect for more intimate occasions. Licensed to carry up to 60 guests. The vessel has two levels consisting of a main saloon with tabled seating for 40 guests, integrated wheelhouse, bar, restrooms and an upper sundeck.

M.V. “BAY CONNECTIONS 1”

Cruise Departure Location

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HARBOURSQUARE DOCK

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PARKING; Paid parking available on Wright Ln and at Wilson’s and Secure Parking Station on the corners of Wharf Rd, Argyle St and Centenary Rd. For more options visit parkopedia.com and enter “5 Honeysuckle Drive”

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PRINCESS CRUISES DEPART; from Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysukle Drive next door to the Honeysuckle Hotel and in front of Hogs Breath Café.

BAY CONNECTIONS CRUISES DEPART; from Lee Wharf when available or alternatively Harbour Square Boat Dock 100m east of Lee Wharf.

PRIVATE CHARTERS & FUNCTIONS*Minimum guest numbers apply

Call NOVA Cruises to discuss your individual requirements. NOVA Cruises have a range of fully catered charter options available for you to enjoy your private function on the harbour, or journey up the Hunter River to Ash Island, Raymond Terrace or Morpeth.

SPECIAL EVENT CRUISESVisit our website for details on our special event cruises including:

• Christmas in July luncheons• Mothers Day• Fathers Day

• Melbourne Cup• Christmas party luncheons• New Years Eve

lakemacquariecruises.com.au • (02) 4044 7000Get ready for a new experience