Newcastle
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Visit Newcastle
Where to stay in Newcastle

Caves Beach
You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Wallarah National Park and Lake Macquarie are just a few notable stops.

Swansea
Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Catherine Hill Bay
If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Catherine Hill Beach and Wallarah National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Stockton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Stockton. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockton Beach or Little Park Beach.

The Executive Inn
Room really clean, housekeeping staff do a great job. Pool lovely, well kept. Issue with renovations in room above us that nobody told us about it at check in, d/w reception, apologies made, compensation given, just not what we'd expect, especially given good service on numerous previous visits. ...
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Rydges Newcastle
We arrived late and the staff were a wonderful help. The hotel is very modern and clean and located along the harbour with a great boardwalk to stretch the legs after a long drive. The kids enjoyed Cold Rock ice cream a 5 min max stroll from the hotel. We grabbed some Thai takeaway too but could ...
Reviewed on 23 January 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Lovely room
Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing
Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Great accomodation
Reviewed on 22 January 2026

Crown on Darby
Room beautiful and clean. Great location
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
Popular places to visit

Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

Newcastle Ocean Baths
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Ocean Baths during your travels in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.
Other places like Newcastle
- Newcastle Beach
- John Hunter Hospital
- University of Newcastle
- Nobbys Head Beach
- Newcastle Civic Theater
- Westfield Kotara
- Foreshore Park
- Newcastle International Sports Centre
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Newcastle Showground
- Newcastle City Hall
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- NEX
- Blackbutt Reserve
- Merewether Ocean Baths
- Charlestown Square
- Dudley Beach
- Speers Point Park
- Ghosties Beach
- Newcastle Civic Park
- Horseshoe Beach
- King Edward Park
- Fort Scratchley
- Dixon Park Beach
- Newcastle International Hockey Centre
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Belmont Golf Course
- Newcastle Local Court
- Newcastle Museum
- Newcastle Golf Club
