Hamilton Travel Guide

Newcastle

Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge
Newcastle Quayside, Tyne Bridge
Waterfront scene of Newcastle, NSW Central Coast Australia.
Waterfront scene of Newcastle, NSW Central Coast Australia.
Waterfront scene of Newcastle, NSW Central Coast Australia.

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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

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
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

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
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

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.

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
Merewether Ocean Baths which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

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

Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Rp394.291
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Rp1.623.552
per adult
Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Rp811.776
per adult
Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Rp1.159.680
per adult
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

Rp3.710.976
per adult
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Picture 8 for Activity Maitland's True Crime Tour

Maitland's True Crime Tour

Rp394.291
per adult
Maitland's True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Hamilton

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

2.5 out of 5
112 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW
The price is Rp876.636 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp876.636
Rp964.300 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
Very clean

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton
Tudor Inn Newcastle

Tudor Inn Newcastle

3.5 out of 5
CNR Tudor & Steel Streets Hamilton NSW
The price is Rp1.458.575 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp1.458.575
Rp1.604.433 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (665 reviews)
GOOD ROOM, CAR PARK

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Tudor Inn Newcastle
Boulevard on Beaumont

Boulevard on Beaumont

3.5 out of 5
131 Beaumont St Hamilton NSW
The price is Rp1.661.166 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp1.661.166
Rp1.661.166 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle ...
7.4/10 Good! (599 reviews)
always a great stay

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Boulevard on Beaumont
Studios On Beaumont

Studios On Beaumont

3.5 out of 5
76 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW
The price is Rp1.630.499 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
Rp1.630.499
Rp1.630.499 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle supa ...
7.2/10 Good! (275 reviews)
Shops nearby

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Studios On Beaumont
Hamilton Executive Apartments

Hamilton Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
99-101 Denison Street Hamilton NSW
The price is Rp2.034.672 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp2.034.672
Rp2.034.672 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Newcastle supa putt ...
7.8/10 Good! (294 reviews)
Clean but pull out mattress had crumbs in it

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hamilton Executive Apartments
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is Rp1.830.621 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp1.830.621
Rp2.013.719 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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! (999 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff and great facilities.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Executive Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton

Landscape of Newcastle city taken at twilight. View from Stockton beach.

Broadmeadow

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

Broadmeadow
Newcastle cathedral west

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.

Newcastle West
Old ship

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 City Centre
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

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
Newcastle

Cooks Hill

Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.

Cooks Hill
Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views

Bar Beach

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

Bar Beach

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