Rathmines 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.
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.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rathmines
Little National Hotel Newcastle
"As travelling alone, my room was just right, very comfortable, cosy, quiet with a view. Staff friendly, nice little cafe adjoining. Would stay again👍 Safe Walking distance to restaurants & Honeysuckle pub.A plus light rail if needed."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
"Great location and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
"Great Stayz @ Jeso Executive!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
"Great location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Executive Inn
"Clean"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Rydges Newcastle
"I love staying here when in Newcastle. The location on the waterfront but close to city restaurants is perfect. The rooms ( suites) are the best layout I have encountered, with a kitchen bench and sink, comfortable sofa and desk opening up to a well appointed bedroom with plenty of room for bags ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rathmines
Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.
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.
Swansea
While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.
Caves Beach
Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Belmont Golf Course are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby 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.
Cardiff
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.
