Cooks Hill Travel Guide

Newcastle

The exterior of Newcastle Art Gallery with a signboard, a concrete entrance, and surrounding greenery.
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a brick facade.
A modern building with a unique spherical structure on top, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
An art gallery with a large painting of an industrial scene on the wall.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls.

Stay near popular Cooks Hill attractions

A fountain, a clock tower, and a building with a dome.

Newcastle Civic Park

8.8/10 (59 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea

Rp1.369.265
per adult
Hunter River Discovery Cruise with Lunch and Devonshire Tea
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting

Rp1.493.744
per adult
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Newcastle: Morpeth River Cruise with Local Produce Tasting

Newcastle: to Morpeth Cruise with Coach Return

Rp1.493.744
per adult
Newcastle: to Morpeth Cruise with Coach Return
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History

Rp1.244.786
per adult
Newcastle: Half-Day Sightseeing with Coastal Stops & History
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise

Rp1.058.068
per adult
Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise
Picture 3 for Activity Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Rp423.227
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Cooks Hill

Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
The price is Rp1.707.062 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.707.062
Rp1.877.768 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,639 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Crown on Darby
Oriental Hotel

Oriental Hotel

3 out of 5
53 Bull St Cooks Hill NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.385.881 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp1.385.881
Rp1.524.420 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Art Gallery are located ...
Oriental Hotel
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is Rp2.314.957 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.314.957
Rp2.546.515 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
185 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW
The price is Rp2.553.324 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.553.324
Rp2.808.656 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
QT Newcastle
NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

4 out of 5
Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street Newcastle East NSW
The price is Rp2.485.224 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.485.224
Rp2.733.759 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

NOAH'S On The Beach
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is Rp2.122.767 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.122.767
Rp2.335.043 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very impressed with first meeting with staff. , very professional made the sign in a very seamless operation"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Executive Inn
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Where to stay in Cooks Hill

Find the best Cooks Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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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.

A beach with clear water, a lifeguard tower, and a building labeled 'Merewether Ocean Baths'.

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.

A vineyard with grapevines in front of a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.

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.

Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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