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Newcastle

Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach

Merewether Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Blacksmiths Beach

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.

Blacksmiths Beach
Foreshore Park

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.

Foreshore Park
Merewether Ocean Baths

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(1 review)

Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Newcastle showing general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Things to do

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Rp1.060.162
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

Rp360.455
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Rp3.127.477
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port

Rp6.183.482
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Newcastle Cruise Port
Loop the Lake Cruise

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise

Rp1.007.154
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington

30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle

Rp212.032
per adult
30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Newcastle
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Top hotels in Fern Bay

Fern Bay Motel
Fern Bay Motel
3 out of 5
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW
Stay at this 3-star golf motel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
8/10 Very Good! (379 reviews)
"Friendly & very helpful staff Unprompted, offered me a lift to the airport at 6:30am rather than having to wait for a cab Will definitely stay again next time I'm in Newcastle"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Little National Hotel Newcastle
Little National Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
"Great location and amenities. Will stay again when in Newcastle."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
4.5 out of 5
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is Rp1.548.438 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp1.548.438
Rp1.703.282 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The only thing keeping it from 5 stars was the disapointung breakfast."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
QT Newcastle
QT Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp2.111.870 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.111.870
Rp2.323.057 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
"The staff were great. The Roof Top bar was really good and I loved the decor of the place"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

QT Newcastle
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
4.5 out of 5
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW
The price is Rp1.697.455 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
Rp1.697.455
Rp1.697.455 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Salamander Bay. Enjoy free parking, a health club and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,451 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the hotel rooms, where we stayed was good. However walls are paper thin and the bathroom could use an upgrade (shower door not closing and mouldy). Also the couch in the room is needing replacement"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.073.030 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp2.073.030
Rp2.280.354 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Fern Bay

Newcastle showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and general coastal views

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.

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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.

Mayfield
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The Hill

Travellers like the parks in The Hill, and Christ Church Cathedral is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Hill
Newcastle showing a park

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Newcastle City Centre
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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.

Newcastle West
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Newcastle Art Gallery and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Cooks Hill

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