Callaghan Travel Guide
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch 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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free 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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
Things to do
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Top hotels in Callaghan
Little National Hotel Newcastle
"Great for a clean and soerter"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
"Nice views of the beach. Car parking is horrendous especially if driving a larger SUV due to the layout of the car park."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Executive Inn
"Great central location."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"Checking was disappointing room wasn’t ready to n till almost 330"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rydges Newcastle
"We were checked in by Kiara who was very welcoming and professional. All the staff from bar to housekeeping were friendly and helpful seeing it was our first trip to Newcastle. The room was spotless. Highly recommend Rydges to others to experience a great start to your holiday. Liz and Ian suite ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
"Staff- good. Bed pillow- super old, towel- not clean. Would not come back or recommend."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Callaghan
Mayfield
Mayfield is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Newcastle International Sports Centre and Newcastle Showground if you have time to explore the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Adamstown
Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
