Ryhope 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.

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.

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 Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting

Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake

Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Top hotels in Ryhope

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Apartment could do with a refresh. Great resort though.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Executive Inn
They could tell you when booking that they were renovating. They could also give you a club card to use in the club to obtain club prices. I could have saved a bit if they had done this (or at least informed me of the savings.)
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Rooms are very clean with electrical controls. Easy parking and excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
To start with the paid parking system is confusing and poorly handled by staff. So bad that the front counter staff didn't even know what code was needed to leave and return to the carpark on foot. Front counter staff were't friendly and vey impersonal. Access to the hotel and rooms id via a keypad ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Clean lovely rooms
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Dirty rooms, cockroaches, nightmare parking and friends who booked a room for 4 were given a room with one bed and told nothing could be done
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ryhope

Toronto
Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

Speers Point
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Speers Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Macquarie or The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground.

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.

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.

Blacksmiths
Travellers like the beaches in Blacksmiths, and Blacksmiths Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

