Cooks Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Newcastle Civic Park
Newcastle Civic 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 Art Gallery
Explore this museum to learn about every facet of Australian art, from its indigenous bark painting to ceramics and photography.
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 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
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
Newcastle: Hunter Valley River & Farm Tour with BBQ
Top hotels in Cooks Hill
Crown on Darby
The apartment we were originally given had a staircase we didn’t want to climb, as we are both in our eighties. Staff quickly arranged another one for us without any bother. Although a bit noisy, as on the street side, we loved the apartment. It is next door to the gym, but no one used it while we ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Oriental Hotel
Nice little Pub with very decent, newly renovated rooms. The pizza served downstairs is insanely good too. Great experience.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Executive Inn
When we first arrived in our room, we couldn't even open the sliding door to see the pool area (glimpses of it) and the flyscreen was ripped. I went downstairs to Reception and let them know about the damaged doors. The lady was polite and put us into another room. However, the glass door was again ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Modern room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
We had no hot water to take a shower. There was fleas in the carpet.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Location is good, pool is good, room is good size. Hard to fault
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cooks Hill
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.
Bar Beach
Travellers like the beaches in Bar Beach, and Merewether Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
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.
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.