Historic Morpeth Cruise 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. Upon arrival wander down cobbled streets to find colonial sandstone buildings occupied by modern and inviting cafes, pubs, galleries,  boutiques, antique shops and local businesses. Discover the Ports history at the Morpeth Museum or take a guided tour of the village by horse and carriage led by Juliet the majestic clydesdale. MORPETH CRUISE DATES & DEPARTURE TIMES     2011  DATE:  Day:  Departure Time:  June 17  Friday  9am  July 17  Sunday  9am  August 14  Sunday  9am  September 3  Saturday  10am  September 17  Saturday  9am  September 30  Friday  9am  October 15  Saturday  9am  November 12  Saturday  9am  November 26  Saturday  9am  December 10  Saturday  9am 2012  DATE:   Day:  Departure Time:  January 12 Thursday 9:30am  January 14 Saturday 10am  January 22 Sunday 8:30am  January 28 Saturday 10am  February 11 Saturday 9:30am  February 25 Saturday 9:30am  March 9 Friday 9am  March 10 Saturday 9:30am  March 24 Saturday 9:30am  April 7 Saturday 9am  April 9 Easter Monday 9am  April 22 Saturday 9am  April 25 ANZAC Wednesday 9am  May 9 Wednesday 9am  May 26 Saturday 10am  June 22 Friday 9am  July 20 Friday 9am  August 4 Saturday 9am  September 2 Sunday 9am  September 16 Sunday 8:30am  October 18 Thursday 9:30am  November 3 Saturday 10am  November 17 Saturday 10am  December 1 Saturday 9:30am  December 13 Thursday 8:45am  December 29 Saturday 9am Private Group bookings available by request Terms & Conditions