Newcastle West 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.

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.

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.

Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
Things to do

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour

Lake Macquarie: Cruise and Guided Nature Walk with Lunch

Lake Cruise and Nature Walk in Lake Macquarie

Newcastle: Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

Newcastle: Loop the Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Newcastle West

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Mercure Newcastle
The room was clean and tidy and the staff were lovely :)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

ibis Newcastle
Room was very clean Staff were friendly and we could get a coffee late at night on our return to the motel
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Quest Newcastle West
Great 2-bedroom apartment. Staff couldn't be more helpful
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Quest Newcastle
Pleasant staff, clean room, good location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Newcastle Central Plaza
So spacious! Huge balcony. 2 bathrooms! Great spot to walk to the wharf restaurants. Would recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle West

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.

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

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

Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.

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.

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.
