Gateshead 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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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 savour its lively bars.
Things to do
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Top hotels in Gateshead
Gateshead Tavern Motel
Good motel at a very affordable price. The location was convenient, with Newcastle only a short drive away. Reception stayed open late, which made check‑in easy. The restaurant/club offered a good menu at reasonable prices, and there was plenty of parking. Overall, a comfortable and budget‑friendly ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Great short stay! Very techy modern room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Executive Inn
Good facilities, friendly staff and food options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Very friendly and helpful staff. Contacted about getting an extra towel and it arrived within minutes. Great location easy to get around the city. They are upgrading their rooms ours was not updated yet, downfall was the bathroom. Shower was in the bath and very small, mould in the shower curtain ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Just opposite to the beach and very good view from the room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
No hot water for showers in the morning, accessing the property is a nightmare aswell as parking.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateshead
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Adamstown
Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre 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.
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.
