Charlestown Travel Guide

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
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
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 waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
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

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Rp363.641
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Rp740.174
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Rp1.069.533
per adult
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
three inflated hot air balloons in Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast

Rp3.946.576
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
The Fighter World main hangar

General Admission Fighter World Museum

Rp213.907
per adult
General Admission Fighter World Museum
Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket

Rp481.290
per traveller
Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Charlestown

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is Rp1.447.476 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.447.476
Rp1.592.277 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Good stay overnight. Very comfortable bed. Room spotless. (Small issue with the Air Con - reported on departure & sorted hopefully). Staff very friendly while being professional. Great restaurant - Babbingtons - onsite. Excellent food. 👍👍👍 Highly recommend a stay. Have booked for another stay ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

2 out of 5
270 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is Rp1.091.994 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.091.994
Rp1.201.193 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"This property has recently been totally refurbished, the rooms are very spacious.Public Transport stop right out the front. There are lots of great eating options close by and get shopping. I will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
Panorama Motor Inn

Panorama Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
256 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW
The price is Rp1.226.528 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.226.528
Rp1.349.181 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are ...
7.6/10 Good! (487 reviews)
"Friendly staff always clean and tidy queen bed mattress seemed to feel springs when laying down and would have been great if room had microwave otherwise great place to stay 😊"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Panorama Motor Inn
Charlestown Executive Apartments

Charlestown Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
45-47 Dickinson Street, Charlestown, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Charlestown Square are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
"Very easy, nice apartment, large cars most likely won't fit in the garage, have to park on the street."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle, NSW
The price is Rp1.605.295 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.605.295
Rp1.765.824 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Little National Hotel Newcastle
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 Rp1.573.818 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.573.818
Rp1.731.200 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
Convenient location
"Friendly service , welcoming check-in Room very clean , would of liked some sanitation gel in breakfast area Close to Newcastle interchange 5 min walk"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Charlestown

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Bennetts Green

Though Bennetts Green may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blacksmiths Beach and Charlestown Square.

Bennetts Green
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New Lambton

Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

New Lambton
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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.

Warners Bay
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Adamstown

Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.

Adamstown
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Broadmeadow

Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.

Broadmeadow
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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.

Merewether

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