Hillsborough Travel Guide
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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.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. 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.
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.
Things to do
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Top hotels in Hillsborough
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Would of been nice to include a free breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
NOAH'S On The Beach
Fantastic views over Newcastle and South Newcastle beaches. Check in/out was smooth and the staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was provided at no extra cost. The rooms are extremely well maintained and serviced. Was the second time in 2 weeks we’ve stayed there. The property is close to restaurants ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Executive Inn
Plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
No pay tv although the listing said it was available. I couldn’t cast from my phone to the tv as the tv wasn’t compatible and needed to update the server. Contacted staff and they were no help at all regarding this.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Great location and overall a decent stay. Nothing fancy but clean and updated rooms. The hallways and stairs could use a more frequent vaccum :) The basement parking has EV chargers (paid) which is great.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
ibis Newcastle
Staff not friendly, room was average bathroom is tiny and looks like a portaloo toilet runs for 10 minutes after flushing beds smell and are lumpy not comfortable, coffee cups supplied needed to be washed before use, we took the stairs as the lift sounds like it’s going to break down and the mini ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
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.
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.
Cardiff
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Cardiff and you might want to plan a stop by Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Blackbutt Reserve while you're in the area.
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Adamstown
Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
