William the Fourth Cruises

A replica of Australia's first ocean-going paddlewheel steamship. Available for CHARTER or public cruises on the first Sunday of each month. Special cruises are held regularly. All crew members are volunteers.
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Nov - Morning Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 1 November 2026 10:30 AM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

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Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Nov Afternoon Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 1 November 2026 1:30 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

About

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Nov - History of the Hunter River with lunch & guest speaker

Sunday 15 November 2026 10:30 AM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Indulge in a special luncheon aboard William the Fourth as we study the history of the harbour and lower Hunter River, with commentary by expert histo

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Indulge in a special luncheon aboard William the Fourth as we study the history of the harbour and lower Hunter River, with commentary by expert histo

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Dec - Morning Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 6 December 2026 10:30 AM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

About

Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Dec - Afternoon Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 6 December 2026 1:30 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

About

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Sundowners Party on the Harbour

Friday 11 December 2026 5:30 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Make it a special occasion as you enjoy cocktails and light refreshments at twilight on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth for 2 hours. Frida

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Make it a special occasion as you enjoy cocktails and light refreshments at twilight on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth for 2 hours. Frida

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Jan27 - Morning Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 3 January 2027 10:30 AM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

About

Relax and enjoy Special Morning Tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. $40 Adults & Seniors. $25 Children (up to 12

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300
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Jan27 Afternoon Tea on the Harbour

Sunday 3 January 2027 1:30 PM (UTC+11) Australia/Sydney

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

About

Relax and enjoy special afternoon tea and a 1.5 hour cruise on Newcastle Harbour aboard William the Fourth. Adults/Seniors $40. Children (up to 12yrs)

William the Fourth Lee Wharf Pontoon, 5 Honeysuckle Dve,, NEWCASTLE, NSW, 2300