Newcastle East Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Fort Scratchley
Take a guided tour of this Australian military base, learn about the region’s pre-fort history and explore an underground tunnel complex.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Top hotels in Newcastle East
NOAH'S On The Beach
Just opposite to the beach and very good view from the room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rooms were tiny but beautiful, especially the bed! Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Executive Inn
The rooms are very nice and the beds are comforable
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Great location, clean bright and airy.
Reviewed on 21 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
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Clean well appointed room
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle East
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 Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
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.
Carrington
The beaches and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Carrington. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall, a few notable attractions nearby.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
